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King Yosef, Youth Code, Street Sects Announce U.S. Tour
MetalSucks
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July 18, 2025
The end of summer’s growing more chaotic as tour after tour announces their dates and thanks to this one’s announcement, it’s just gotten even more hectic. Promising a tour that will satisfy most major areas of the U.S., the ‘Industrial Worship...
Techmediabreaks Safe Pro Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAI) Expands Indo-Pacific Defense Role With New U.S. Government Contractor Order
MENAFN
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July 18, 2025
(MENAFN- Investor Brand Network) Safe Pro Group (NASDAQ: SPAI) , an AI-driven defense and security solutions provider, received a new order from a U.S. Government Contractor supporting Department of State demining operations in the Indo-Asia...
JD Sports opens first in PH store in SM Mall of Asia
Manila Standard
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July 18, 2025
Top UK sneaker retailer makes its much-awaited PH debut at SM Weeks after its official debut, JD Sports, the UK’s top sneaker and sports fashion retailer, continues to make an impact at SM Mall of Asia (MOA), where it opened its first store in the...
U.S. promotes 'free and open Indo-Pacific' with Japan, S. Korea leaders
United Press International (UPI)
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July 18 (UPI) -- U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau discussed security and commerce when he met with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Funakoshi Takehiro and South Korean First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoonjoo in Osaka, Japan, on...
Commentary: Diplomatic experience is optional for the president’s friends
Walla Walla Union-Bulletin - Washington State
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In diplomacy, it’s not always what you know — it’s who you serve. The White House has tapped a self-professed Hooters fan and an orthopedic surgeon for two key postings in Southeast Asia, a front line in the battle for influence between the U.S....
India News | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Congratulates Indian Navy on Commissioning of INS Nistar
Latestly
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July 18, 2025
New Delhi [India], July 18 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday congratulated the Indian Navy for the commissioning of INS Nistar, an indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Vessel (DSV). In a social media post on X, the...
Defence Minister Judith Collins talks tough to graduating Army recruits as global tensions rise
The New Zealand Herald
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July 18, 2025
During the ceremony, Collins – New Zealand’s first female Minister of Defence – was seated next to the Chief of Army Major General Rose King, the first woman to lead New Zealand’s armed forces. The parade concluded with a stirring rendition of the...
Japan’s Minority Government Braces For Election Setback Amid Growing Economic Concerns
StratNews Global
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July 18, 2025
Home Indo-Pacific Japan Japan’s Minority Government Braces For Election Setback Amid Growing Economic Concerns Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which has ruled for most of the post-war period, and its partner...
Kate Oldham, John Steel Hagenbuch win at U.S. Cross Country Ski Championships
Your Alaska Link
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The U.S. Cross Country Ski Championships at Kincaid Park in Anchorage have already wrapped up some exciting races. Let's take a look at the highlights from the first event. The 10-kilometer race kicked off the championship with thrilling...
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern in talks to merge into largest North American railroad
KHGI - Nebraska
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OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are reportedly in discussions to merge, potentially forming the largest railroad in North America. This merger would connect the East and West Coasts, according to a source familiar with the talks...
Japan Football Association planning to join Asia bid for 2046 World Cup
Japan Times
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July 18, 2025
The Japan Football Association is planning to join a bid to host the 2046 FIFA World Cup. If the bid is successful, Japan would host World Cup matches for the first time since the country co-hosted the World Cup with South Korea in 2002. The JFA...
Scripps Research CEO says he'll miss friend dearly after plane crashes in Pacific
NBC San Diego - California
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July 18, 2025
The owner of a single-engine plane that went down in the Pacific after missing its landing and flying hundreds of miles over the water before being lost has released a statement about the presumed victim, Tsotne Javahishvili, whom he described as...
President: Let's take Ruraq Maki to the world to showcase Peru's richness
Andina
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July 18, 2025
"We must continue working on promoting our culture, our traditions, and our knowledge —not only Ruraq Maki at the national level, but let's bring Ruraq Maki to the world. Let's take it to Asia, to Europe, to all of the Americas, because culture...
Young Kim recognized for contributions to U.S.-Asia trade
North OC Times - California
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July 18, 2025
U.S. Representative Young Kim, District 40 | Official U.S. House headshotU.S. Representative Young Kim, District 40 | Official U.S. House headshot This week, U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40), chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs East Asia...
India News | Arunachal Pradesh Governor Calls on President Murmu
Latestly
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July 18, 2025
Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) [India], July 18 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lieutenant General K T Parnaik (Retired) paid a formal visit to President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Friday. Accompanied by the First Lady of...
IBKR jumps, Amex earnings, Union Pacific reportedly in deal talks
Yahoo Finance
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00:00 Speaker A It's time for Yahoo! Finance's Market Minute. Interactive Broker shares getting a lift following its second quarter results. The company reporting total net interest income that did beat Wall Street's expectations. Barclays...
Endorsing the SEANWFZ: a commitment from China, a responsible major country
Global Times
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Illustration: Xia Qing/GT The vision of a "nuclear-free world" evolved alongside the nuclear age as an idealistic advocacy. During the China-ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting on July 10, 2025, China reaffirmed its readiness to be among the first...
Pacific coast tourist train could link Pueto Vallarta with Mazatlán and Acapulco
Puerto Vallarta Daily News
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July 18, 2025
Business chambers revive plan for a Pacific coast tourist train linking Mazatlán and Acapulco through Puerto Vallarta, aiming to boost development in over 45 destinations along Mexico’s coast. Business chambers Canacope and Canaco in Puerto...
What is an ally? Armenia’s security and the politics of self-interest
The Armenian Weekly - Massachusetts
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July 18, 2025
Armenia and its global nation live within two parallel realities. Emigration from Armenia has stabilized, with a recent report indicating a modest population increase. Despite some sector volatility, the economy has generally met expectations with...
Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern explore mega merger
New Orleans City Business - Louisiana
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July 18, 2025
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are in merger talks to create the largest railroad in North America that would connect the East and West Coasts. The merger discussions began during the first quarter of this year, according to a person familiar...