Politics
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Apr- 2026 -17 April
Cuba ‘Ready’ for Possible US Attack: President
Cuban President Diaz-Canel said his country was "ready" for a possible US attack following months of mounting pressure from President Trump.
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17 April
Trump Says Israel, Lebanon Agree to 10-Day Ceasefire
Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire starting on Thursday, though there was no indication if Iran-backed Hezbollah was on board.
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16 April
11 Nations Urge ‘Coordinated’ Economic Support Amid Mideast War
The finance ministers of 11 countries called for "coordinated emergency support" to help countries hit by disruptions from the war in the Middle East.
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16 April
Iran Arrests Four Alleged Israeli Spies: State Media
Iran arrested four suspected Israeli spies as US officials discuss possible peace talks after US-Israeli strikes engulfed the Middle East in war.
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16 April
US Says 3 Killed in Fifth Drug Boat Strike in a Week
US military officials said Wednesday three people were killed in a strike on another alleged drug-trafficking boat, the fifth such deadly attack in as many days.
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16 April
Australia to Boost Defense Spending to 3% of GDP
Australia will lift defense spending to 3.0 percent of GDP by 2033 as armed conflicts flare worldwide, the government said Thursday.
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15 April
Israel, Lebanon Agree to Direct Negotiations After ‘Productive’ Talks: US
Israel and Lebanon agreed to hold direct negotiations after "productive discussions" between the two sides in Washington, the US said on Tuesday.
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14 April
US Says Two Dead in Strike on Alleged Drug-Trafficking Boat
The US military said it killed two people in a strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat, bringing the campaign's death toll to at least 170.
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14 April
N. Korea’s Kim Oversees Navy Cruise Missile Test: KCNA
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw new tests of cruise and anti-warship missiles launched from a naval destroyer, state media reported.
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14 April
Hegseth Announces ‘Major’ Defense Partnership with Indonesia
US Defense Secretary Hegseth announced a defense partnership with Indonesia following a meeting with the Southeast Asian nation's defense minister at the Pentagon.
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