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IRAQ PLANS ON BOOSTING OIL PRODUCTION TO 6 MILLION BPD BY 2029

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Iraq has unveiled ambitious plans to increase its oil production capacity to more than 6 million barrels per day (bpd) by 2029, according to the Iraqi oil ministry. This strategic initiative represents a significant expansion from the country's current output of approximately 4 million bpd.

PHILIPPINES ARRESTS FORMER PRESIDENT DUTERTE ON ICC WAR-CRIMES WARRANT

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Philippine police arrested former President Rodrigo Duterte after the International Criminal Court issued a warrant for crimes against humanity linked to his deadly "war on drugs." The 79-year-old was taken into custody shortly after arriving at Manila airport from Hong Kong.

X SUES INDIA OVER EXPANDED CENSORSHIP POWERS

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X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, has filed a lawsuit against the Indian government, alleging that the country's IT ministry has unlawfully expanded censorship powers, enabling the easier removal of online content and empowering "countless" government officials to execute such orders. The lawsuit marks an escalation in the ongoing legal dispute between X and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government over content takedown orders.

CHINA'S MILITARY SAYS IT WILL TIGHTEN 'NOOSE' AROUND TAIWAN IF INDEPENDENCE MOVEMENT ESCALATES

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China's military said Sunday it would tighten its "noose" around Taiwan if separatism over the island escalated, warning proponents to step back from the "precipice" or face a "dead end", state media reported.

KIM SOO HYUN FACES BACKLASH AS BRANDS CUT TIES AMID CONTROVERSY

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South Korean superstar Kim Soo Hyun is facing major fallout after being embroiled in a controversy surrounding his past relationship with late actress Kim Sae-ron. The backlash has led to several high-profile brands, including luxury fashion house Prada, cutting ties with the actor.

CHINA DECLARES IT'S READY FOR ANY TYPE OF WAR WITH THE US

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The global economic landscape shifted dramatically on March 5, 2025, as the United States and China escalated their trade confrontation through aggressive tariff strategies. President Donald Trump's latest economic maneuver significantly increased import tariffs, prompting an immediate and combative response from Beijing.

CHINA UNVEILS SPECIAL ACTION PLAN TO REVITALIZE CONSUMER SPENDING

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The Chinese State Council has launched a comprehensive "Special Action Plan to Boost Consumption" aimed at reinvigorating domestic demand amid ongoing economic challenges. The initiative, announced on March 16, represents Beijing's strategic response to persistent deflationary pressures and reduced consumer confidence.

LIU JIAKUN: THE PRITZKER PRIZE WINNER WHO LETS ARCHITECTURE SPEAK FOR ITSELF

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For decades, the Pritzker Prize has been a stage for architectural legends—the visionaries who stamp their unmistakable style onto skylines and cityscapes. But 2025's laureate, Liu Jiakun, is a different kind of master. Unlike the starchitects who have long dominated the field, Liu has built a career on not having a signature look. Instead, he lets his projects take shape from their surroundings, whispering their own stories through materials, history, and local culture.