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Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship: 3 Dead, Dutch Couple Identified
Three dead in hantavirus outbreak on Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius off Cape Verde. Dutch couple from Friesland identified among victims. WHO confirms two cases, medical evacuation underway.
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Interest-Bearing Digital Yuan: Reshaping Global Monetary Architecture in 2026
China's interest-bearing digital yuan launched January 1, 2026, transforms e-CNY into a deposit-like store of value, challenging WeChat Pay and Alipay while expanding cross-border via CIPS and mBridge. Learn how this reshapes...
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FORGE Alliance: Breaking China's Rare Earth Stranglehold
On Feb 4, 2026, the US launched FORGE, a 54-country coalition with $30B in financing to counter China's 90% rare earth processing dominance and sixfold price spikes. Can FORGE break the stranglehold before the November 2026 deadline?
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BRICS Local-Currency Trade Hits 67%: Multipolar Shift Reshaping Global Finance
BRICS+ nations now conduct 67% of intra-bloc trade in local currencies, while the US dollar's reserve share fell to 56.3% — a 31-year low. CIPS, mBridge, yuan oil, and record gold purchases are reshaping global finance. Learn...
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Arcadia Lake Shooting: 13 Wounded at Oklahoma Party | Update
At least 13 wounded in Arcadia Lake shooting at Oklahoma 'Sunday Funday' party. Two suspects in ski masks at large. 131st mass shooting in US in 2026.
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Merz: Trump Troop Withdrawal Not Linked to Iran Spat
German Chancellor Merz denies link between his Iran criticism and US withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany. Pentagon confirms drawdown over 6-12 months, Tomahawk missiles halted.