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East Africa Ant Smuggling Surges Amid Global Tensions

3/30/2026

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A surge of smugglers in East Africa targets ants for export to China and Europe.
A Tang dynasty tablet is playing a role in China-Japan restitution discussions.
Hong Kong has introduced new airport regulations that limit power banks for passengers.
Jiang Xueqin, a viral figure in Beijing, is predicting global events.
The ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran is examined, raising questions about its duration.

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Story summary

A surge of smugglers in East Africa targets ants for export to China and Europe.
A Tang dynasty tablet is playing a role in China-Japan restitution discussions.
Hong Kong has introduced new airport regulations that limit power banks for passengers.
Jiang Xueqin, a viral figure in Beijing, is predicting global events.
The ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran is examined, raising questions about its duration.