Brown fined again for officiating criticism after repeated NBA penalties
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U.S. resumes direct diplomatic talks with Russia on Ukraine conflict
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Russia demands full Donetsk control as territorial stalemate deepens
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Ukraine ceasefire immediately violated by continued Russian strikes
Ukraine's May 6 ceasefire was immediately violated by Russian airstrikes the same morning while Ukraine conducted counter-strikes on Crimea.
Democrat Greene's Michigan Win Signals Stronger Democratic Momentum
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Maduro extradition reshapes Latin American security landscape amid military expansion
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Military campaign death toll reaches 193 from recent Pacific and Caribbean strikes
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Iran escalates regional tensions with drone and missile strikes on UAE
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Global shipping costs surge as Strait of Hormuz blockade disrupts energy markets
Strait closure spikes fuel prices; shipping companies remain cautious despite military developments.
Diplomatic talks stall as US and Iran remain far apart on core demands
US-Iran talks stall as Iran has not fully responded to US demands on Strait reopening and nuclear program.
Skubal surgery forces Tigers into deeper rotation crisis
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US pauses maritime operation while maintaining Strait of Hormuz control
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