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For 75 years, the US has wielded wartime operational control (OPCON) of South Korean forces. The set-up has its origins in the Korean War which erupted in 1950 and largely ended with the truce of 1953. In simple terms, Seoul can command its troops only as long as there is no open conflict, and despite South Korean leadership taking on more and more responsibility in the intervening decades, a major breakout of hostilities would still see Washington take command.

Her report, which examines the role of 63 states in Israel's actions in both Gaza and the West Bank, calls out the multilateral system for decades of moral and political failure in a colonial world order sustained by a global system of complicity. Through unlawful actions and deliberate omissions, too many states have harmed, founded and shielded Israel's militarised apartheid, allowing its settler colonial enterprise to metastasise into genocide, the ultimate crime against the indigenous people of Palestine, she said.

Illiberal populism has spread across the world, either challenging for power or entrenching itself in office, from Argentina to Italy, France to Indonesia, Hungary to Britain. But probably the most significant example of a relatively free, pluralist society and political system turning into something very different remains the US, now nine months into Donald Trump's second term. As it often does, the US is demonstrating what the future could be for much of the world.

Although the World Cup is still a little while away, the German Football Association (DFB) is busy with pre-tournament preparations. According to Bild (via @iMiaSanMia), the final friendly opponents ahead of the World Cup have been finalized. The last opponent before the tournament will be none other than one of the co-hosts, the United States of America. The dress rehearsal will be held in early June.

The beauty of an Airbnb is that, more often than not, it comes with a strong sense of place. Hotels can be successful at capturing the vibe of a city, but there's nothing quite like cosplaying a day in the life of a local, wandering around hidden gems, and exploring family-owned cafés. Plus, if you're not into understated spots, Airbnb also offers the opportunity to try out something one-of-a-kind, like a houseboat in Oregon or a converted grain silo in Missouri.

MINNEAPOLIS - Hundreds of people in the U.S. have died in mass shootings over the past 25 years in offices, stores, theaters and other places, but the carnage perhaps hits hardest when it happens in schools and colleges where children and young adults are often the victims. In some cases, the victims are children who still have some of their baby teeth. Others are newly adult students with career and family dreams, and teachers or religious leaders who frequently become role models and mentors to their young students. Wednesday's mass shooting at a church where Catholic school students were attending Mass in Minneapolis, Minnesota, was the latest in a long list of attacks targeting students since the 1999 Columbine High School massacre in Colorado.

Cannabis has been part of human culture for thousands of years, woven into rituals, medicine, recreation, and trade across civilizations. While its roots can be traced back to ancient China, India, and the Middle East, the plant's global journey has been shaped by differing laws, cultural practices, and social attitudes. In today's world, cannabis is both one of the most controversial and celebrated plants-criminalized in some regions, normalized in others, and increasingly legalized for medicinal or recreational use.

According to the World Population Review, each person in New Zealand eats, on average, 28.4 liters of ice cream per year. The U.S. ranked second at 20.8 liters per person, nearly 8 liters behind the Kiwis.

India has decided to halt the procurement of new U.S. weapons and aircraft, reacting to the 25% tariffs imposed by President Trump, which has significantly strained bilateral ties.

The United States will play Ecuador and Australia in October as part of its preparation for the 2026 World Cup, according to U.S. Soccer.

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened a 35 percent tariff on all Canadian goods if no trade agreement is reached between the two countries. His warning was communicated in a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, shared on his social media platform, Truth Social. The letter emphasized that the implementation of tariffs could be avoided if Canadian companies manufacture products within the United States.

The United States has become a global powerhouse for billion-dollar companies, helping its stock market to far outvalue the world's leading economies due to its deep capital markets and regulatory support.

Albanese has directly engaged with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in efforts to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute nationals of the United States or Israel.

The story of the United States and Ireland is one of perseverance, hope, and partnership. Our relationship is rooted in history, but its future will be defined by our actions today and our vision for tomorrow.

Mystal stated that the United States needs to be sanctioned by the international community, emphasizing that the country is perceived as a menace on the world stage.

Canada’s decision to rescind the Digital Services Tax has paved the way for resumed trade negotiations with the U.S., a move seen as a necessary step.