Taiwan Leader’s Independence Rhetoric Sparks Tensions 
Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te’s latest ‘independence’ claims fuel regional tensions, drawing comparisons to Ukraine and sparking global concern. 
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Taiwan Leader’s Independence Rhetoric Sparks Tensions
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U.S. and Ukraine forge minerals deal amid warnings of exploitation. Kyiv retains resource control but faces economic pressure. 
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