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President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa hold a press conference in Brussels, Belgium January 23, 2026. REUTERS/Yves Herman
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U.S. Warship Makes First Call at Cambodia’s Chinese-Renovated Naval Base
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U.S. Military to Prioritize Homeland and Curbing China, Limit Support for Allies
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