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North Korea Forces Students, Citizens Into Herb and Rice Labor
North Korea forces medical students to collect herbs for Koryo medicine and civilians into rice-planting labor amid severe shortages. Students call it 'herb vacation'; citizens hide to avoid roundups. Rice prices hit record...
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China's Critical Minerals Stranglehold: FORGE Alliance vs 2026 Export Controls
China's 2026 export controls on rare earths, tungsten, and antimony trigger sixfold price spikes and sub-25% EU licensing. The 54-nation FORGE alliance mobilizes $30 billion to counter Beijing's dominance, but analysts warn of...
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White House Shooting: Gunman Killed at Security Checkpoint
A gunman opened fire at a White House security checkpoint on May 23, 2026, and was killed by Secret Service. The suspect, Nasire Best, 21, fired 15-30 rounds. A bystander was wounded. President Trump was unharmed.
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Critical Minerals Geopolitics: The New Resource War in 2026
In 2026, competition over lithium, cobalt, rare earths, and copper has escalated into a full-spectrum geopolitical contest. China tightens control, US and EU race to build alternatives, and BRICS leverage mineral wealth. Learn...
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Hasso Herschel: Tunnel 29 Escape Hero Dies at 91
Hasso Herschel, the escape hero who dug Tunnel 29 under the Berlin Wall in 1962, has died at 91. He helped 29 people flee East Germany, including his sister, and later saved an estimated 1,000 lives.
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Glider Crash on German Highway A45: One Dead, One Injured
A glider crashed onto the A45 highway near Hünsborn, Germany on May 23, 2026, killing the 56-year-old pilot and seriously injuring a passenger. The highway was closed for nine hours. Investigation underway.