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South Korea cuts short joint military exercises after Trump intervention

Iran says its ambassador met four nationals detained in Kuwait Reuters

Congress must lead to compete with Beijing.

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South Korea cuts short joint military exercises after Trump intervention

Congress must lead to compete with Beijing.