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US Forces Korea denies that its commander apologized to South Korean military leaders regarding a recent standoff with Chinese fighter jets, clarifying that advance notification was given.

The editorial discusses the need for accountability following a standoff between US and Chinese fighter jets, emphasizing the role of South Korean military communication in the incident.

The Delhi police detained three Youth Congress workers from Shimla after a dramatic standoff with the Shimla police, who initially held them back for questioning.

A man was arrested following a nearly three-hour stand-off with police in Dubbo, New South Wales, after allegedly being armed with a gun.

A young man armed with a shotgun and a crossbow has barricaded himself in a residence in Torrejón de Ardoz, prompting a significant police response.

The Commander of the US Forces Korea, Javier Brunson, has stated he cannot apologize for a recent military exercise that escalated tensions with China, claiming that the South Korean military failed to notify its defense minister in a timely manner about the exercise.

Nigerian fintech Risevest has obtained a Fund and Portfolio Manager licence from the Securities and Exchange Commission, which now regulates its investment operations directly.

The police in Bergen have expanded the charges against a man involved in a standoff and shooting incident, now including attempted murder along with other offenses.

A man in Bergen, Norway, faces expanded charges for attempted murder following a standoff with police during which he fired shots at them.

U.S. military aircraft conducted training near China's Air Defense Identification Zone, leading to a brief standoff with Chinese jets over the Yellow Sea.

The police in Bergen have arrested a man who barricaded himself in a house after shooting at police during a standoff.

A man in his 40s was arrested after a 12-hour standoff with police in Hordvik, Bergen, leaving only the chimney standing amidst the ruins.

Senate Democrats and the White House are in a standoff over immigration reforms, leading to concerns that FEMA's disaster response capabilities could be severely impacted due to funding shortages amid a partial government shutdown.

Calgary police will not face charges for the shooting death of a man who was armed with a live grenade and had engaged in a standoff with officers.

A man in his 40s has been arrested in Bergen after firing shots at the police and barricading himself in his home for over half a day.

A man has barricaded himself in a building in Bergen, Norway, and recently fired more shots as police attempt to negotiate with him.

A man has barricaded himself in a residence in Bergen, Norway, after shooting at police during an incident that has lasted for over nine hours.

A psychiatric patient in Buenos Aires threatened to harm herself during a standoff with police in her apartment, prompting a large-scale response from law enforcement.

A standoff in Châteauroux, France, escalated when a senior citizen exchanged gunfire with police, resulting in an explosion from grenades thrown by the suspect.

Christos Mavrikis, a 75-year-old former spy, shot twice into the air before barricading himself in his home, leading to a police standoff in Spata, Greece.

Large retailers and manufacturers in France are facing escalating tensions as negotiations for product prices for 2026 become increasingly aggressive.

A marriage in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, was disrupted when it was revealed that the groom was a transgender, leading to chaos and a standoff between the two families.

A budget standoff between US lawmakers has resulted in a partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security over immigration funding.

The U.S. Senate has halted funding for the Department of Homeland Security following a standoff between Republicans and Democrats over immigration enforcement limits.

Senator John Fetterman criticized Senate Democrats for placing party loyalty above national interests in their refusal to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

The Catholic institution Stanislas in Paris has filed a complaint with the regional accounts chamber regarding the city's suspension of mandatory funding this year.

The U.S. Congress is on the brink of a shutdown due to a standoff between Democrats and Republicans over the immigration police budget following the fatal shooting of two Americans by federal agents in Minneapolis.

Scott Bessent discusses the importance of forceful strategies in negotiations with Iran regarding its nuclear program as Trump considers options after talks with Israeli PM Netanyahu.

China and the EU are in a diplomatic standoff as both sides slow high-level meetings ahead of an annual security conference in Munich.

A man has been charged following a protest outside a police station in Sydney that resulted in a one-hour standoff between demonstrators and police.

The Senate of Nigeria has called for an emergency plenary session amid rising tensions over electoral reforms and party conflicts.

In a parliamentary standoff, opposition leader Rahul Gandhi claimed that the Speaker had promised to allow him to speak before the budget discussion, which was countered by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, leading to disruptions in the Lok Sabha.

Protesters in Sydney are planning to challenge police powers regarding their march against Israeli President Isaac Herzog, amid ongoing negotiations about the protest route.

An armed man barricaded himself in his home in Teulada, Alicante, prompting a police response, but was eventually taken to the hospital without any reported injuries.

A dramatic standoff occurred at Congress leader Pappu Yadav's residence when police attempted to arrest him, leading to a three-hour confrontation.

A man with paranoid schizophrenia, Christopher Swann, engaged in a standoff with police in Cramlington, threatening to shoot officers while armed with a firearm, prompting the involvement of armed police who were authorized to use lethal force if necessary.

A special Democratic primary in New Jersey's 11th congressional district is in a tense standoff, with a progressive candidate unexpectedly leading over a former congressman after the recent election.

The article discusses the diplomatic tensions surrounding an Estonian border town caught between NATO and Russia amidst ongoing geopolitical conflicts.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced the start of nuclear negotiations with the United States in Muscat, Oman, amid threats from President Donald Trump and a standoff over negotiation terms.

A woman named Roseli Candido Valente was fatally shot in the face by her husband, Valter Humberto Reis Valente, following an altercation at their home in Aguaí, SP, leading to a standoff with police.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune expresses skepticism about the appropriations bill for FY 2026 but leaves open the possibility of including legal status for 'Dreamers' in the funding discussions.

The escalating standoff between Iran and the United States is pushing both countries to the brink of rupture just ahead of planned negotiations, with conflicting messages regarding the meeting location and format.

Tensions rose in Ghosla Vihar Colony, Dholpur district as a municipal team attempted to excavate a drainage ditch to address waterlogging, leading to a standoff between two groups, with women sitting in front of a JCB machine in protest.

The geopolitical standoff over Cuba has begun, with significant changes as Cuba's foreign ministry expressed willingness for respectful dialogue and expanded cooperation with the United States following Trump's announcement of talks with Castro's government.

The Danish parliament's defense chair claims that the ongoing US-Europe tensions regarding Greenland represent a significant advantage for Putin.

The article discusses the potential military options for a new U.S. operation against Iran, including cruise missiles, standoff weapons, and drones, while questioning the political effectiveness of such actions.

A man who barricaded himself in a house in Camas has surrendered to police after a six-hour standoff, during which he threatened a neighbor and fired multiple shots.

A 49-year-old man was shot dead by police following a lengthy standoff that began as a mental health welfare check in Springfield, New South Wales.

Emergency services are engaged in a standoff in Lębork, Poland, where a 35-year-old man has barricaded himself in his apartment with a woman inside.

President Trump announced that Colombia will accept deportees from the U.S., which resolves a tariff dispute between the two nations.