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Chinese army stages drills around Taiwan to warn 'external forces' after U.S., Japan tensions
China’s military on Monday dispatched air, navy and rocket troops to conduct joint military drills around the island of Taiwan — a move Beijing called a “stern warning” against separatist and “external interference” forces. Source link
At least 13 killed after train derails in southern Mexico
The governor of Oaxaca, Salomon Jara Cruz, expressed condolences to the families of those killed in the accident and said state authorities were co-ordinating with federal agencies to assist those affected. Source link
Pilot killed, another injured after helicopters collide midair in New Jersey, officials say
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) described the crash as a midair collision between an Enstrom F-28A helicopter and Enstrom 280C helicopter over Hammonton Municipal Airport. Only the pilots were on board each aircraft. Source link
Amid a civil war, polls open in Myanmar for 1st time since military coup 5 years ago
Voters went to the polls Sunday for the initial phase of Myanmar’s first general election in five years, held under the supervision of its military government while a civil war rages throughout much of the country. Source link
Jeffrey R. Holland, next in line to lead Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dead at 85
Holland died early Saturday morning from complications associated with kidney disease, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced on its website. Source link
2 killed in car-ramming and stabbing attack in Israel
A Palestinian attacker rammed his car into a man and then stabbed a young woman in northern Israel Friday, killing both, police said, as the Israeli defense minister quickly ordered military retaliation on what he said was the attacker’s West Bank hometown. Source link
8 dead, 18 wounded in Syria mosque bombing
A bombing at a mosque located in the Syrian city of Homs during Friday prayers killed at least eight people and wounded 18 others, authorities said. Source link
Turkey arrests suspected ISIS member linked to planning attacks on new year celebrations
Turkish authorities said Friday they’ve apprehended a suspected ISIS member who was planning attacks on celebrations ushering in the new year. It comes a day after the prosecutor’s office said authorities carried out raids then detained over 100 people linked to the militant group. Source link
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says latest peace talks with U.S. negotiators were positive
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday that he spoke with special envoy Steve Witkoff and U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner for “nearly an hour” about how to end the war with Russia. Source link