Victoria Friedman

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Former South Korean President Sentenced to 5 Years in First Ruling Over Martial Law Decree

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol answers a reporter’s question during a press conference at the Presidential Office in Seoul,…

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Japan, Philippines Sign Defense Pact Amid Regional Tensions

Philippine Foreign Minister Maria Theresa Lazaro and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi sign bilateral agreements ahead of their joint press…

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X Restricts Grok’s Image Editing Function Amid Global Concerns

Illustration of generative AI chatbot Grok, in an undated file image. Riccardo Milani/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty ImagesX said on Jan.…

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South Korean Prosecutor Seeks Death Penalty for Former President Yoon Over Martial Law Decree

South Korean ousted former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is facing charges of orchestrating a rebellion when he declared martial…

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Malaysia to Take Legal Action Against X Over Use of Grok to Generate Explicit Content

The announcement followed a decision by the UK’s communications regulator to open a formal investigation into X.X owner Elon Musk…

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Leaders of Japan and South Korea Agree to Increase Cooperation Amid Regional Tensions

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the start of their…

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EU Leaders Meet With Syrian President to Pledge Recovery Support After Years of Civil War

European Council President António Costa (L) reads a statement next to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, at the…

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Farmers in France, Greece Block Streets in Protest Over EU–Mercosur Trade Deal

Tractors line up near the Eiffel Tower as farmers protest the European Union’s intention to move forward with the Mercosur…

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Japan Condemns China’s Ban on Dual-Use Exports

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara holds a press conference at the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo, Japan, on Nov.…

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Nestlé Recalls Some Baby Formula Products in Europe Over Toxin Concern

Product recalls for brands SMA, BEBA, Alfamino, and Nan have gone out across Europe, including the UK, Ireland, Germany, Italy,…

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Respecting Will of Venezuelans Only Way to Restore Democracy, EU Says

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas attends a news conference after the Five Defense Ministers meeting in Berlin on…

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