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Terrorism Threat Grows in West Africa as U.S. Turns Away

Insurgents are expanding from West Africa’s Sahel region toward Atlantic coastal nations such as Ivory Coast, creating new terrorism hot spots and displacing millions.

What to Know About Israel’s Strikes and Iran’s Retaliation

The fighting between Israel and Iran is now in its fourth day, as the heavily armed countries exchange deadly airstrikes. The Israeli military attacked the headquarters of Iran’s state broadcaster in Tehran and warned people in a district of northeastern Tehran to immediately leave that part of the city.

Ukraine Takes First Step Toward Carrying Out Minerals Deal With U.S.

More than a month after Ukraine signed a landmark agreement granting the U.S. a stake in its mineral reserves, Kyiv is striving to show the Trump administration that the deal can deliver swift, tangible results.

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