France's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, Charles de Gaulle, and its strike group have docked in the Philippines after holding joint military exercises in the South China Sea, aimed at enhancing regional security and readiness amid ongoing territorial disputes with China. The visit marks France's commitment to strengthening maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
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A shooting at a Martin's Super Market in Elkhart, Indiana, late Monday afternoon left at least three people dead, including the suspected shooter. Two police officers were also injured but are in stable condition. The incident is under investigation, and there is no ongoing threat to the public.
North Korea has dismissed US secretary of state Marco Rubio's 'rogue state' remark as nonsense and a grave political provocation, threatening tough counteraction. Despite Trump's diplomatic overtures, Pyongyang insists on nuclear deterrence while opposing the US missile defense shield plan.
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