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U.S. Cancels Joint Marine Drills With South Korea Amid Iran-Related Force Constraints

The United States canceled scheduled joint marine exercises with South Korea, citing force constraints and military reallocations linked to ongoing engagements with Iran and raising concern over U.S. security commitments in the Asia-Pacific.
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Solar Power Surpasses Coal as China’s Largest Source of Electricity Capacity
Russia Deploys Jet-Powered Drones to Pressure Ukrainian Air Defenses
Israeli Forces Capture Hamas Internal Security Chief in Gaza City Raid
U.S. Cancels Joint Marine Drills With South Korea Amid Iran-Related Force Constraints
Covert Russian Program Helps Iran Develop Advanced Supersonic Cruise Missiles
Flooding Across Nepal and Tibet Kills More Than 1,000 as Climate Risks Mount
U.S. and Iran Exchange Direct Strikes as Washington Prepares Sweeping Sanctions
Dollywood Announces Major Expansion With New Interactive Attractions
George Lucas Unveils New Los Angeles Museum Dedicated to Narrative Art
Tiger Woods Reaches Plea Deal After Florida Rollover Crash
Climate Study Challenges Rationale for Trump Vehicle Emissions Rollback
Poll Finds 63% of Americans Oppose Renaming Lake Ontario as Lake America
Apple Changes Maps to Show ‘Lake America’ for United States Users
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