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USS Milius Navigates Taiwan Strait Following China's Military Exercises
The USS Milius, a U.S. warship, journeyed through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, just days after China concluded its recent war games near the island. The U.S. Navy referred to the transit as "routine" on Monday. 
The USS Milius, a U.S. warship, journeyed through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, just days after China concluded its recent war games near the island. The U.S. Navy referred to the transit as "routine" on Monday. -
Escalating Conflict in Sudan Leaves Dozens Dead as Military Rivals Clash
In Sudan, fighting has entered its second day as tensions between the country's paramilitary group and army escalate into violence. Skirmishes involving heavy weaponry have broken out around the army headquarters and presidential palace in the capital, Khartoum, with additional reports of conflict in Port Sudan and the Darfur region. 
In Sudan, fighting has entered its second day as tensions between the country's paramilitary group and army escalate into violence. Skirmishes involving heavy weaponry have broken out around the army headquarters and presidential palace in the capital, Khartoum, with additional reports of conflict in Port Sudan and the Darfur region. -
Myanmar Airstrike Claims Over 170 Lives, Witnesses Report
An airstrike in central Myanmar on April 11 has left at least 171 people dead, according to individuals involved in the cremation process. The military junta ruling the country has acknowledged responsibility for the attack. 
An airstrike in central Myanmar on April 11 has left at least 171 people dead, according to individuals involved in the cremation process. The military junta ruling the country has acknowledged responsibility for the attack. -
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Unfazed by Smoke Bomb Scare, Continues Campaigning
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was safely evacuated after an individual threw an object resembling a smoke bomb at him during an outdoor speech in western Japan on Saturday. Following a loud explosion, Kishida took cover, while the police apprehended a suspect at the scene, as shown in Japanese media footage. According to the Nikkei newspaper, a police officer sustained minor injuries during the incident, citing Wakayama prefectural police. 
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was safely evacuated after an individual threw an object resembling a smoke bomb at him during an outdoor speech in western Japan on Saturday. Following a loud explosion, Kishida took cover, while the police apprehended a suspect at the scene, as shown in Japanese media footage. According to the Nikkei newspaper, a police officer sustained minor injuries during the incident, citing Wakayama prefectural police. -
Russian Pacific Fleet Conducts Snap Drills with Missile Launches Amid Rising Tensions
The Russian Pacific Fleet was placed on high alert on Friday for surprise drills involving practice missile launches, a significant show of force amid strained relations with the West over the conflict in Ukraine. 
The Russian Pacific Fleet was placed on high alert on Friday for surprise drills involving practice missile launches, a significant show of force amid strained relations with the West over the conflict in Ukraine. -
Ether and Dogecoin Drive Crypto Market Rebound; Lido's Staked Ether Enters Top Ten
The successful Shapella upgrade on Ethereum has spurred ether and other alternative cryptocurrencies to rally, fueling the "alt season" narrative on Crypto Twitter. 
The successful Shapella upgrade on Ethereum has spurred ether and other alternative cryptocurrencies to rally, fueling the "alt season" narrative on Crypto Twitter. -
Ukraine Retreats from Bakhmut as Russia Increases Military Pressure
Ukrainian troops have reportedly been forced to withdraw from parts of Bakhmut due to an intensified Russian assault on the devastated city. British authorities claim that Moscow aims to secure a victory in the region before an anticipated Ukrainian counteroffensive. 
Ukrainian troops have reportedly been forced to withdraw from parts of Bakhmut due to an intensified Russian assault on the devastated city. British authorities claim that Moscow aims to secure a victory in the region before an anticipated Ukrainian counteroffensive. -
Chinese Company Accused of Purchasing Copper from Russian-Controlled Ukrainian Region Amid Sanctions - Report
Chinese firm Quzhou Nova reportedly imported at least $7.4 million worth of copper alloy ingots from the Debaltsevsky Plant of Metallurgical Engineering, situated in a Russian-annexed region of Ukraine subject to Western sanctions. 
Chinese firm Quzhou Nova reportedly imported at least $7.4 million worth of copper alloy ingots from the Debaltsevsky Plant of Metallurgical Engineering, situated in a Russian-annexed region of Ukraine subject to Western sanctions. -
UK and US Impose Sanctions on Russian Oligarch Usmanov and Cypriot 'Enablers'
The United Kingdom and the United States jointly imposed new sanctions on Wednesday against Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov and Cyprus-based "financial enablers" who allegedly help conceal his assets, as well as those of fellow Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich. 
The United Kingdom and the United States jointly imposed new sanctions on Wednesday against Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov and Cyprus-based "financial enablers" who allegedly help conceal his assets, as well as those of fellow Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich. -
Leaked US Intelligence Documents Suggest Ukraine Conflict Could Extend Beyond 2023 with Up to 354,000 Casualties
Purported US intelligence documents posted online indicate that the ongoing Ukraine conflict, which has resulted in an estimated 354,000 Russian and Ukrainian military casualties, may extend well past 2023. 
Purported US intelligence documents posted online indicate that the ongoing Ukraine conflict, which has resulted in an estimated 354,000 Russian and Ukrainian military casualties, may extend well past 2023.
