Experts Warn of Global Democratic Decline Amid China's Rising Influence
Experts in Tokyo highlight two decades of democratic backsliding and the growing strength of authoritarian regimes, raising concerns about global political stability.
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Experts in Tokyo highlight two decades of democratic backsliding and the growing strength of authoritarian regimes, raising concerns about global political stability.
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xAI files lawsuit against Terry Harwood for alleged misuse of Grok AI to create child sexual abuse material, highlighting the company's enforcement efforts against such violations.
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A series of elections across Latin America have bolstered right-wing political forces, prompting analysis of voter motivations and regional implications.
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Tensions escalate as Iran's Revolutionary Guards vow to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until US aggression ends, following fresh US strikes on Iranian military targets.
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Firefighters are forced to keep a 1,000-meter distance from flames due to old munitions buried in a former military training ground, complicating efforts to control a growing wildfire in northern Germany.
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The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is in the analysis phase of the probe into the crash that killed 260 people, including 241 on board.
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The court ruled against the Rastafarian community's claim that cannabis prohibition violates their constitutional rights but called for a nationwide discussion on cannabis policy.
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