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• World needs ‘bridge builders’ to make the transition to new multi-polar order: President Tharman

  President Tharman, during his state visit to Sweden, emphasized the need for "bridge builders" to transition from a uni-polar world order dominated by the United States to a stable, multi-polar global order. He warned that without such states, the world may face growing suspicion, weaponization of trade, conflict, and divided blocs. The President called for both the US and China to be integral parts of this new global order.

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• Saudi-led coalition reports heavy fighting with Houthis in southwestern Yemen

  The Saudi-led coalition is reporting intense fighting with the Houthis in southwestern Yemen, with troops repelling a large-scale attack and providing "intensive air cover." The situation is described as "very dangerous."

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• Putin hosts Trump envoy for new Ukraine peace talks, frees US citizen held in Russia

  Russian President Vladimir Putin hosts US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff for new Ukraine peace talks, freeing US citizen Stephen Hubbard. The encounter follows concerns over US support for Ukraine and tensions with Russia, with Witkoff meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Oslo. The US official says Ukraine has brought new ideas and proposals to the talks, making "meaningful progress" toward a comprehensive peace framework.

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