US designated South Korea a ‘sensitive’ country amid nuclear concerns – Reuters

  1. US designated South Korea a 'sensitive' country amid nuclear concerns  Reuters
  2. KHNP pledges continued US cooperation amid S. Korea's 'sensitive country' designation  koreatimes
  3. Biden gov't added S. Korea to lowest category of 'sensitive country list,' no new restrictions under Trump: Energy Dept.  Yonhap News Agency
  4. South Korea in 'close consultation' with US over possible 'sensitive country' designation  Anadolu Agency | English
  5. Korea has been included in the U.S. Sensitive and Other Designated Countries List (SCL). The move ca..  매일경제
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Marco Rubio says South Africa’s ambassador to US is ‘no longer welcome’

US secretary of state accuses Ebrahim Rasool of being a ‘race-baiting politician who hates America’ and Donald Trump

The US is expelling South Africa’s ambassador to Washington, with the secretary of state, Marco Rubio, accusing the envoy of hating the US and Donald Trump.

“South Africa’s ambassador to the United States is no longer welcome in our great country,” Rubio posted on X on Friday.

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Australia will not revise critical minerals-for-tariffs exemption deal rejected by Trump administration

Resources minister says she is ‘sad’ the US did not embrace a more reliable supply of minerals for renewable energy and battery technologies

The Australian resources minister was saddened the US did not accept an offer of guaranteed supply to critical minerals in return for steel and aluminium tariff exemptions, and has warned the package will not be improved.

Australian diplomats proposed a more reliable supply of critical minerals – which are essential for renewable energy, computer and battery technologies – as they sought exemptions from a 25% tax on steel and aluminium imports.

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Islamic State leader in Iraq and Syria killed, US says – BBC.com

  1. Islamic State leader in Iraq and Syria killed, US says  BBC.com
  2. Death From Above: US Missile Strike Wipes Out ISIS Chief Of Global Ops  NDTV
  3. Senior Islamic State leader killed in Iraq, Trump says his 'miserable life was terminated'  Fox News
  4. Iraq says ‘dangerous’ ISIL leader Abu Khadija killed  Al Jazeera English
  5. 'His miserable life was terminated' says Trump after airstrike kills head of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria  Sky News
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Protesters march in Belgrade at huge rally against Serbian president

Authorities in capital make apparent attempt to disrupt demonstration by cancelling public transport

Tens of thousands of people from across Serbia joined an anti-corruption rally in Belgrade on Saturday, in what is regarded as the culmination of months of protest that have shaken the grip of the country’s autocratic president, Aleksandar Vučić.

The sound of whistles and vuvuzelas echoed throughout the Serbian capital, which has been on high alert since the rally was announced.

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Cuba suffers another massive power outage leaving millions in the dark – The Associated Press

  1. Cuba suffers another massive power outage leaving millions in the dark  The Associated Press
  2. Cuba's national grid fails, leaving millions without power  DW (English)
  3. Cuba's electrical grid collapses, millions without power  Reuters Canada
  4. Cuba suffers nationwide power outage, plunging millions into darkness  CNN
  5. Cuba’s electrical grid fails, leaving millions without power  The Times of India
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Hamas says it will release Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage – The Washington Post

  1. Hamas says it will release Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage  The Washington Post
  2. Hamas says American-Israeli hostage will only be freed if ceasefire is implemented  Fox News
  3. Citing its private demands, Witkoff rejects Hamas offer to free Edan Alexander, 4 dead hostages  The Times of Israel
  4. Dangerous dilemma: Hamas traps Netanyahu with 'willingness' to free U.S.-Israeli hostages  Haaretz
  5. Hamas says it's willing to release the five American hostages in Gaza  NPR
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Baby wombat-snatching US influencer apologises and says she was ‘concerned’ for Australian animal – The Guardian

  1. Baby wombat-snatching US influencer apologises and says she was ‘concerned’ for Australian animal  The Guardian
  2. Outrage in Australia After American Woman Grabs a Baby Wombat  The New York Times
  3. Wombats are cute, furry marsupials — that shouldn’t be picked up  The Associated Press
  4. Influencer Who Stole a Screaming Baby Wombat from Its Mom Leaves Australia After Facing Backlash  PEOPLE
  5. Wombat video may cause Montana influencer to lose visa  Daily Montanan
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