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An Exxon gas station located at 46 Main St. in Holmdel. Gas prices are at record highs for this time of the year. Monday, September 14, 2026.
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Exxon’s potential return to Venezuela, China’s growing influence in Papua New Guinea, Indonesian VP’s potential resignation

Nearly 20 years after leaving the country, Exxon is returning to Venezuela under a preliminary deal to explore production possibilities.

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña (photo) submitted his resignation on Thursday, November 5, amid a political and financial crisis triggered by the intervention of Ueno Bank, a banking institution linked to the president's former business associates.
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Paraguayan president’s resignation, UAE’s Colombian mercenary ties in Sudan, Wiretapping scandal in Indonesia

The tiny South American nation is in turmoil after a spectacular bank collapse left about half of its 6 million people without access to their money.

Two children hugging their mom who is wearing a military uniform
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​A demonstrator burns mock dollar bills in front of the United States Embassy in Brasilia, Brazil, on August 1, 2025.
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What We’re Watching: Another US tariff announcement, El Salvador leader can now rule indefinitely, Indonesian president pardons opponents

US President Donald Trump slapped new tariffs on 92 countries, including key allies. Canada, the US’s number two trade partner, was hit with a 35% rate.

​Indonesian President Joko Widodo at Admiralty House, Sydney Tuesday, July 4, 2023
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Indonesians force government to shelve election law overhaul

Thousands of Indonesian protesters in Jakarta and other major cities braved tear gas and water cannons on Thursday as they rallied against government efforts to sideline a popular opposition candidate, Anies Baswedan, and they succeeded.

Explosions apparently caused by rockets or missiles killed two people Tuesday in the Polish town of Przewodów.
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What We're Watching: Missiles in Poland, Chinese anger at zero-COVID

Poland investigates missile hit, zero-COVID anger boils over in China.

What We’re Watching: Russia buys North Korean arms, EU tilts at windfalls, Indonesians take to the streets
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What We’re Watching: Russia buys North Korean arms, EU tilts at windfalls, Indonesians take to the streets

Russia scrambles for weapons, EU mulls windfall tax, Indonesians protest fuel price hike

What We’re Watching: Xinjiang at the Beijing Olympics, Boris in deep(er) trouble, Indonesia’s new capital
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What We’re Watching: Xinjiang at the Beijing Olympics, Boris in deep(er) trouble, Indonesia’s new capital

Indonesia, Japan agree to boost security ties

Indonesia, Japan agree to boost security ties

Jokowi defends passage of jobs law

Jokowi defends passage of jobs law

Indonesia's President Joko defends new jobs law, says protests fueled by disinformation

Indonesia's President Joko defends new jobs law, says protests fueled by disinformation