China sharply criticizes the CIA's recruitment videos, calling them an absurd provocation amid long-standing espionage tensions.
Read moreVietnam removes the death penalty for several serious offences, reducing capital punishments significantly.
Read moreNortheast U.S. cities face unprecedented heat temperatures, affecting daily life and agriculture, as a major heat wave persists.
Read moreTensions in the Strait of Hormuz, vital for global oil supply, raise fears of economic fallout and rising energy prices.
Read moreThailand has halted border crossings with Cambodia due to escalating tensions from a territorial dispute, affecting tourism and trade.
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