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He said his security chiefs hid vital information from him ahead of Oct.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
The CPJ said Mada Masr, which was founded in 2013, was a vital source of critical reporting in Egypt and that it had long faced pressure from authorities over its journalism.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
In the March speech announcing the new policy, Macron reiterated that these vital interests don’t stop at France’s borders and have a European dimension.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
China is North Korea's largest trading partner and a vital source of diplomatic, economic and political support for Pyongyang, although ties have not always been smooth.
From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2026
He was a new breed of spy: quiet and unassuming, but skilled at handling the equipment that was becoming vital to America's espionage campaign against the Soviets.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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