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U.S. Forces Korea and South Korea exhibit communication deficiencies regarding military exercises, leading to disputes over the nature and scope of joint training operations.

Wille Rydman, Finland's newly appointed Minister of Social Affairs and Health, has claimed that immigration significantly increases unemployment in Finland, a statement that Ilta-Sanomat fact-checked with an expert from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.

Four members of the Syrian security forces were killed in a terrorist attack attributed to the Islamic State, according to a statement from Syria's Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Poland has established a team to investigate the involvement of Polish citizens in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.

In response to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling declaring Trump's tariffs illegal, China's Ministry of Commerce has called for the abolition of these tariffs in a formal statement.

Brazilian ministries condemned a tribute made by Vasco-AC players to teammates arrested for collective rape, labeling it 'unacceptable.'

Donald Trump claims that Norway is willing to host an event related to his Peace Council, a statement denied by the Norwegian Foreign Ministry.

Concerns have been raised about the functionality of smoke detectors distributed in Poland, as reports suggest they may not be working properly, leading to widespread alarm from fire safety authorities and politicians alike.

Russia's Foreign Ministry spokesperson has labeled a statement from five European nations regarding Alexei Navalny's poisoning as disinformation designed to distract from Western issues.

India’s Ministry of External Affairs has responded to Donald Trump’s past comments about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's political career, stating that "appropriate action" will be taken.

The Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs refrains from commenting on the Prime Minister's suggestion to change the name of the Taiwanese representative office in order to restore diplomatic relations with China.

Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, commented on Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen's statement about a 'chronic threat from Russia', suggesting that Finland has severe issues like allergies, phobias, and panic attacks.

This week, Lithuania's Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė mentioned the country's efforts to establish diplomatic and economic relations with Taiwan, indicating 'first small steps' toward restoring ties with China, to which a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson responded that the doors for communication between China and Lithuania remain open.

China has stated its support for Iran in defending its sovereignty, security, national dignity, and legitimate rights and interests, opposing unilateral oppression as mentioned in a statement from the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

Father Danilo César has accepted an agreement with the Federal Public Ministry (MPF) related to accusations of religious intolerance following his comments about Preta Gil, which includes payment of R$ 4,000 and participation in interfaith events.

The Ministry of Labor stated that it has not issued an official statement regarding the sectoral minimum wages for 2026, and thus all sectoral minimum wages below the established unified basic salary of $482 will be adjusted to match it.

The Ministry of the Environment has dismissed Deputy Minister Edmundas Mačieža after a committee meeting where he lost confidence for misleading statements regarding decision-making processes.

The Ministry of Health has addressed a dispute concerning tuberculosis vaccinations linked to a pilot study on severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), following the dismissal of Professor Ewa Helwich due to differing views on vaccination protocols.

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport has requested an investigation into rumors circulating online regarding a 3% annual holding tax on real estate, which are reported to misrepresent the President's statements.

The Icelandic Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement regarding a controversial remark by a U.S. diplomat, confirming they are in contact with the U.S. Embassy in Iceland to verify the comments made by ambassadorial candidate Billy Long who referred to Iceland as the '52nd state.'

The Polish Ministry of National Education confirms that while homework can still be assigned, it will not revert to previous mandatory practices, especially in the context of artificial intelligence.

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has summoned a Red Cross representative to protest a statement that condemned strikes in both Ukraine and Russia.

The Polish consulate in Odesa was damaged due to night bombing, but all employees are safe according to a statement from the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Russia has warned that it will consider any Western military presence in Ukraine as a 'legitimate target' for its armed forces, according to a statement from Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova.

The article discusses a Russian plane spotted over the Baltic Sea and includes a statement from Poland's Ministry of National Defense.