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India and Pakistan conflict is not confined to South Asia

“The long-standing conflict between India and Pakistan is not confined to South Asia. The rivalry is entangling the Mediterranean, the Middle East,...

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Uriel Irigaray Araujo

Global scam networks: Inside the industry behind modern financial frauds

In the shadowy world of financial fraud, the modern scam is no longer the domain of lone tricksters sending poorly written emails or dubious phone...

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Jennifer Hicks

Poland warns Ukraine over anti-corruption rollback as Zelensky faces domestic and international blowback

Poland has issued a pointed warning to the Ukrainian government amid mounting international criticism and nationwide protests over controversial...

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Damsana Ranadhiran

Yunus regime’s hidden pogrom in Bangladesh: Gopalganj district turns into a killing field of Hindus under Islamist rule

Following the July 16 Gopalganj Massacre – where innocent Hindus and local civilians were brutally killed by the Bangladesh Army – photos of the...

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Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury

Emmanuel Macron faces most turbulent moments of presidency

Apparently, the way European leaders are governing their countries is deeply displeasing ordinary people. There has been a deep wave of political...

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Lucas Leiroz

Trump predicts Putin-Zelensky meeting amid rising pressure for diplomatic breakthrough

US President Donald Trump has claimed that a long-awaited face-to-face meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President...

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M A Hossain

Macron must not reward mega-terror outfit Hamas

It is highly disheartening that French President Emmanuel Macron has decided to recognize a Palestinian state and issue a formal statement to this...

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Jagdish N Singh

Democrats face historic low in public support as Republicans gain ground on key issues

The Democratic Party in the United States has reached a new low in public approval not seen since the early 1990s, according to a recent Wall...

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Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

Latest F-35 incident only validates Delhi’s skepticism

The vaunted Lockheed Martin F-35 “Lightning II’ — a jet so “advanced” it requires a small army of technicians to keep it airborne — has added yet...

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Drago Bosnic

Russiagate’s fallout: Revenge, deception, and America’s deeply corrupt power structure

Russiagate’s fallout: Revenge, deception, and America’s deeply corrupt power structure

The myth of American democracy, long bolstered by soaring rhetoric and moral posturing, is today little more than a polished illusion. The saga of...

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Damsana Ranadhiran

Zelensky retreats on anti-corruption clampdown amid protests and western rebuke

Zelensky retreats on anti-corruption clampdown amid protests and western rebuke

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has performed a stark U-turn on legislation that critics said undermined the independence of the country’s...

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Anita Mathur

Border firestorm: Thai-Cambodian clashes threaten to ignite full-scale war

Border firestorm: Thai-Cambodian clashes threaten to ignite full-scale war

A long-standing territorial dispute between Thailand and Cambodia has flared into one of Southeast Asia’s most dangerous military escalations in...

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Jennifer Hicks

EU citizens see political corruption as the norm, new Eurobarometer survey reveals

EU citizens see political corruption as the norm, new Eurobarometer survey reveals

A recent Eurobarometer survey has cast a stark light on the pervasive perception of political corruption across the European Union. According to...

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Sonjib Chandra Das

Türkiye’s strategic role in Ukraine peace talks amid stalemate and diplomacy

Türkiye’s strategic role in Ukraine peace talks amid stalemate and diplomacy

Despite the lack of progress in the third round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan appears...

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M A Hossain

Threats to press freedom: ‘Miss Bangladesh’ Meghna Alam’s response to investigative reporting raises concerns

Following the publication of an article titled “Targeting the Kingdom: Bangladesh’s dangerous dance with anti-Saudi conspirators” in Blitz, Ms....

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How a Russian fraud mastermind moved millions through Dubai’s luxury real estate

How a Russian fraud mastermind moved millions through Dubai’s luxury real estate

Perched on the iconic crescent of Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, the Kempinski Hotel & Residences project exudes opulence and exclusivity. With its...

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Jennifer Hicks

Zelensky defends anti-corruption reform amid accusations of power grab and protests

Zelensky defends anti-corruption reform amid accusations of power grab and protests

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has ignited a fresh political firestorm by signing a controversial law that significantly curtails the...

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Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

Thailand-Cambodia border clash escalates as Thailand launches airstrike

Thailand-Cambodia border clash escalates as Thailand launches airstrike

Tensions along the long-contested border between Thailand and Cambodia erupted into open military conflict on July 24, when the Thai military...

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Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

German officials oppose Polish Baltic Sea oil drilling plans over environmental concerns

German officials oppose Polish Baltic Sea oil drilling plans over environmental concerns

The discovery of a vast oil and gas deposit off the Polish coast in the Baltic Sea has sparked significant controversy, with German officials and...

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M A Hossain

Ukraine’s security service raids anti-corruption agencies, sparking political firestorm

Ukraine’s security service raids anti-corruption agencies, sparking political firestorm

In a shocking turn of events that threatens to destabilize Ukraine’s already fragile political environment, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU or...

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Sonjib Chandra Das

Sharia rule creeps into Bangladesh: Central bank’s veil directive sparks alarm

Sharia rule creeps into Bangladesh: Central bank’s veil directive sparks alarm

Just days after Mufti Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim (popularly known as Mufti Fauzul Karim), the influential pir of Chormonai and head of the ultra-...

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Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury

US Olympic Committee bans transgender women from women’s sports

US Olympic Committee bans transgender women from women’s sports

On July 21, 2025, the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) announced a landmark decision barring transgender women from competing...

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Sonjib Chandra Das

NGO corruption harms Palestinians

NGO corruption harms Palestinians

As at the time of writing I am reading a statement from over 100 NGO’s, charities and aid organizations demanding Israeli military withdrawal from...

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Peter Baum

Washington must crush radical Islamism

Washington must crush radical Islamism

One wonders if the Donald J Trump administration will ever really fight radical Islamist terror! Observers say Islamist terror poses an existential...

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Jagdish N Singh

Tulsi Gabbard exposes Obama’s role in ‘Russia Hoax Lies’ – calls for criminal investigation

In a stunning revelation that threatens to reignite the long-dormant controversy surrounding the 2016 US presidential election, Director of...

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M A Hossain

Trump accuses Obama of treason over alleged Russiagate ‘Coup’

In a bombshell series of statements delivered from the Oval Office on July 22, US President Donald Trump accused his predecessor, Barack Obama, of...

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Damsana Ranadhiran

Trump media’s $2 billion Bitcoin investment fuels crypto and political controversy

Trump media’s $2 billion Bitcoin investment fuels crypto and political controversy

In a landmark move that has ignited both financial markets and political debate, Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) – the company behind the...

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Jennifer Hicks

Zelensky slams EU for delays in delivering promised Ukraine aid

Zelensky slams EU for delays in delivering promised Ukraine aid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has once again voiced frustration with the pace of Western financial and military support, accusing his...

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Jennifer Hicks

Russia has far more capable missile systems than the ‘Iskander’

It appears that threatening thermonuclear superpowers has become a favorite pastime in the halls of power in Washington DC. Just days after the...

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Drago Bosnic

Hunter Biden blames Ambien for Joe Biden’s debate collapse and withdrawal

Hunter Biden blames Ambien for Joe Biden’s debate collapse and withdrawal

In a striking and unfiltered interview, Hunter Biden has broken his silence over what many have called one of the most pivotal moments in the 2024...

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M A Hossain

Mark Carney must rein in anti-India elements in Canada

Mark Carney must rein in anti-India elements in Canada

Will the recent bilateral meeting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney had with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, on the margins of...

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Jagdish N Singh

Kremlin signals openness to potential Putin-Trump meeting in Beijing

Kremlin signals openness to potential Putin-Trump meeting in Beijing

As international anticipation builds for China’s upcoming World War II commemoration in September, the Kremlin has acknowledged the possibility of...

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Sonjib Chandra Das

EU sanctions on Russia backfire, trigger economic crisis across Europe

EU sanctions on Russia backfire, trigger economic crisis across Europe

In the wake of Russia’s 2022 military escalation in Ukraine, Western leaders mobilized with sweeping sanctions in what they framed as an...

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Jennifer Hicks

Czech Republic bans communist propaganda, equates it with Nazism

Czech Republic bans communist propaganda, equates it with Nazism

In a decision that has stirred both domestic and international debate, the Czech Republic has officially outlawed the promotion of communism,...

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M A Hossain

Sudan’s gold trade: Fueling war, smuggling, and humanitarian collapse

Sudan’s gold trade: Fueling war, smuggling, and humanitarian collapse

As Sudan’s devastating civil war stretches into its second year, a sinister transformation has occurred in the nation’s economy. Once hailed for...

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Damsana Ranadhiran

Gopalganj: Bangladesh’s Hindu-majority district becomes Ground Zero for Islamist violence

Gopalganj: Bangladesh’s Hindu-majority district becomes Ground Zero for Islamist violence

Since July 16, more than 1.3 million residents of Gopalganj – a district in the southern part of Bangladesh – have been living under extreme fear...

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Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury

New EU sanctions against Russia take effect amid Moscow’s defiant response

New EU sanctions against Russia take effect amid Moscow’s defiant response

The European Union’s latest sanctions package targeting Russia’s energy and financial sectors officially came into force on July 20, marking the...

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Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

America’s AI-energy strategy signals global shift in industrial leadership

America’s AI-energy strategy signals global shift in industrial leadership

In the heart of Pittsburgh, a city once synonymous with steel mills and industrial smog, a new chapter of American innovation is unfolding – one...

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Sonjib Chandra Das

Zelensky pushes for personal meeting with Putin

Zelensky pushes for personal meeting with Putin

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has reiterated his call for a direct, face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, arguing...

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Sonjib Chandra Das

Rosneft slams EU sanctions on Indian refinery as ‘illegal,’ warns of energy security fallout

In a fiery statement issued on July 20, Russian oil giant Rosneft condemned the European Union’s recent sanctions against the Vadinar refinery in...

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Anita Mathur

Crypto’s regulatory moment: Big Wins for Industry, Big Risks for Consumers

Crypto’s regulatory moment: Big Wins for Industry, Big Risks for Consumers

In what Republican lawmakers hailed as “Crypto Week,” the US House of Representatives approved a series of landmark bills that are expected to...

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Anita Mathur

Myanmar junta uses starvation as genocide weapon against Rohingya population

Myanmar junta uses starvation as genocide weapon against Rohingya population

In the shadow of Myanmar’s ongoing civil war, a chilling and largely overlooked campaign of extermination is unfolding. Far from the headlines...

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M A Hossain

Tulsi Gabbard accuses Obama Officials of ‘treasonous conspiracy’ to undermine Trump presidency

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has made explosive allegations against former President Barack Obama and top members of his...

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Anand Sharma

The dragon in the backyard: China’s strategic penetration of South Asia

The dragon in the backyard: China’s strategic penetration of South Asia

China’s growing influence is reshaping South Asia’s balance of power. India’s traditional strengths endure, but without a bold response, its...

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Dr. Imran Khurshid

China is applying a playbook with defensive and offensive strategies to win President Trump’s trade war

China is applying a playbook with defensive and offensive strategies to win President Trump’s trade war

Since the trade conflict began in 2018, China has developed a sophisticated strategy to counter US tariffs and sanctions under the leadership of...

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Kazi Mamunur Rashid

Nationalism and borders: The complex Thailand-Cambodia dispute

Nationalism and borders: The complex Thailand-Cambodia dispute

Thailand and Cambodia, two Buddhist-majority kingdoms with deep cultural and historical ties, share an 817-kilometer border. Their territorial...

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Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury