Lithuania accuses Belarus of 'hybrid attack' after contraband balloons shut airports
• Oct 27, 2025, 11:09 PM
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Lithuania accused Belarus on Monday of a “hybrid attack” after dozens of contraband-filled balloons forced the temporary closure of two airports. The NATO and EU member said the balloons, allegedly launched by Belarusian smugglers, carried illegal cigarettes and prompted Lithuania to shut its last two border crossings with Belarus.
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US, Japan sign rare earths deal as Takaichi hails ‘golden age’ in bilateral ties
• 3:37 AM
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Japan's new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, hailed US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, vowing a “golden age of ties” as they signed a deal to secure critical minerals. Takaichi, Japan’s first female leader, praised Trump’s peacemaking and will nominate
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Venezuela suspends energy agreement with Trinidad amid US warship dispute
• 1:24 AM
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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Monday he had suspended an energy agreement with Trinidad and Tobago after the Caribbean nation welcomed a US warship. In a televised address, Maduro accused Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar of turning her
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