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U.S. military aircraft stationed at the Diego Garcia air base in the Indian Ocean.

What Are the Chagos Islands and Why the Diego Garcia Base Matters

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Britain’s decision to transfer sovereignty to Mauritius has reignited global debate over military power, colonial legacies and U.S. strategy The Chagos Islands, a remote archipelago in the Indian Ocean, have returned to the center of international attention after Britain agreed to transfer sovereignty of the territory to Mauritius — a move that carries major geopolitical […]

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Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announces snap election at a news conference in Tokyo

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi Calls Snap Election Just Months After Taking Office

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New leader seeks fresh mandate as high approval ratings clash with party weakness Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has announced a snap general election just three months after taking office, dissolving parliament in a high-stakes move aimed at securing a stronger political mandate amid strong personal popularity but fragile party support. Speaking at a news

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China birthrate hits historic low as population declines for fourth consecutive year

China’s Birthrate Hits Historic Low as Population Declines for Fourth Year

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Policy incentives fail to reverse demographic crisis as deaths continue to outnumber births China’s birthrate has fallen to its lowest level since the founding of the People’s Republic in 1949, deepening a demographic crisis that policymakers have struggled to contain. Official data released this week show that China’s population declined for a fourth consecutive year,

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