countries
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On rare earths, the ministry said trade teams from both countries had extensive discussions on export-control issues and would jointly study and address each other’s legitimate concerns.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
But while tensions have eased recently, an agreement between the countries has not yet been reached, and, as the BBC previously reported, the US is seeking a larger military presence.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
"We'll end up disappearing," said Willy Ngepa, who has been a fisherman for more than 40 years in the DRC, one of the poorest countries in the world.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
While other countries reopened after the cease-fire, Kuwait stayed closed for two more weeks and still operates a fraction of normal flights.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
In the late 1800s, long before the start of the Cold War, France took control of Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos, ruling the three countries as a colony known as French Indochina.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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