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Ukraine: Elections under martial law, but only if it's safe Ukraine says it's ready to hold the elections demanded by US President Donald Trump on condition that international partners ensure the safety of candidates and voters. But how realistic is this in a country at war? Venezuela and US conflict: What's it all about? The US seizure of an oil tanker near Venezeula is not the only point of contention between the two countries. Drugs, oil, sanctions and election disputes are all playing a part in the escalating conflict. South Korea's Lee steps up as Asia peacemaker President Lee Jae-myung is positioning South Korea as a mediator in Northeast Asia, aiming to ease tensions between North Korea, the US, China and Japan as rivalries deepen. Thailand-Cambodia border row stokes nationalist politics For Thailand and Cambodia's leaders, deadly border clashes can serve as a public diversion from mounting problems at home, analysts say. Southeast Asia uneasy as European states quit landmine ban As several European nations move to quit a landmark ban on anti-personnel landmines, governments and victims in mine-scarred Southeast Asia fear the move could embolden new use and slow demining efforts. Trump's new security strategy: A chance for Africa? US President Donald Trump's new foreign policy focuses less on aid and more on trade with African countries, specifically on raw materials. Could this be a wake-up call for Africa to become more economically independent? US bombers join Japanese planes to counter China-Russia drills The show of force highlights growing regional tensions as China asserts its military presence. Trump 'gold card' fast-tracks US visas for the wealthy The Trump administration has introduced a scheme for applicants who can pay $1 million to expedite their visa process. Trump says it will provide "citizenship for all qualified and vetted people." From Monroe to migration: Charting US-Latin America ties The United States has deep ties to its southern neighbors. The Trump administration's efforts to wield its economic and military might are part of a long history of US entanglement and intervention in Latin America. US: Rubio restores Times New Roman over 'wasteful' Calibri The US Secretary of State says the Calibri font, introduced under Joe Biden, is wasteful, confusing and degrades the department's correspondence. The move is part of Trump's bid to undo Biden's pro-diversity policies. Ukrainian children being sent to North Korea sparks outrage A human rights campaigner calls the alleged transfer of two Ukrainian children to a North Korean camp a "war crime," accusing Moscow of exploiting minors for propaganda and alliance-building.