countries

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The researchers are especially concerned about how the technology could be used in authoritarian countries to monitor protesters or track citizens without their knowledge.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

While the two countries have held some semblance of talks through back channels, confirmed by both nations in March, Cuba's response has been limited to fiery statements from leaders.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

He said he fears other countries would attempt to forcibly repatriate him to El Salvador, where he believes he is at risk of persecution.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Other countries, notably America’s European allies and Canada, boosted their military spending by more than 20% in 2025 and pledged to scale up military and security-related expenditure to 5% of GDP by 2035.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Close economic ties among European countries also made a major war seem unlikely.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman