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US scales back human rights report; softens criticism of some Trump partner nations

WORLD NEWS
13-08-2025 13:26 HKT
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A general view of the U.S. State Department building in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 11, 2025. REUTERS/Annabelle Gordon/File photo
A general view of the U.S. State Department building in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 11, 2025. REUTERS/Annabelle Gordon/File photo

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