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Top UN Court to Rule on US Seizure of Iranian Assets

The International Court of Justice is due to rule Thursday in a dispute between Iran and the United States about nearly $2 billion in frozen assets.

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Taiwan’s President Begins Trip to Central America Amid Dire Warnings from China

President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan says “external pressure” will not stop the self-ruled island from engaging with the world.

Tsai made the vow Wednesday shortly before departing Taoyuan International Airport in Taipei for official visits to...

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Latest in Ukraine: Turkey to Vote on Finland’s NATO Bid

Turkey’s parliament is set to vote Thursday on Finland’s bid to join NATO.

Finland and neighboring Sweden each broke with decades of nonalignment with their applications to join the military alliance after Russia invaded Ukraine last year.

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El Salvador Calls for Investigation After Deadly Fire at Mexico Border Migrant Facility

El Salvador on Wednesday strongly condemned the actions of personnel at an immigration detention center in Mexico after a fire killed at least 40 people.

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