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US lifts sanctions on Syria: A new era of regional strategy and uncertainty

In a move that has surprised many observers, President Donald Trump recently announced the full lifting of US sanctions on Syria—a decision with...

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Merz vows to block Nord Stream 2 revival amid fragile Ukraine peace efforts

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has publicly reaffirmed his determination to prevent any attempt to revive the controversial Nord Stream 2 gas...

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EU sanctions on Russia fail to bite as energy trade booms

Despite over two years of sweeping sanctions targeting its economy, Russia continues to thrive economically-fuelled in large part by ongoing energy...

30.05.2025 30

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Poland eyes profitable role in Ukraine’s reconstruction, says Prime Minister Tusk

Poland is positioning itself not just as a supportive neighbor to war-torn Ukraine, but as a strategic beneficiary of its eventual reconstruction....

29.05.2025 30

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Trump blames Putin’s ‘crazy’ escalation amid Ukraine drone attacks

In a dramatic series of statements that surprised political observers and foreign policy experts alike, US President Donald Trump openly criticized...

27.05.2025 40

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Joe Biden reappears in public after stage 4 cancer revelation sparks political firestorm

Former US President Joe Biden has made his first public appearance since disclosing his diagnosis of stage 4 prostate cancer, in a moment that has...

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Putin pushes for ‘buffer zone’ in Ukraine as border attacks escalate

In a stark escalation of military strategy, Russian President Vladimir Putin has formally announced that Russian forces are actively working to...

24.05.2025 20

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Rubio criticizes Biden’s Russia policy as irresponsible, warns of nuclear miscalculation

In a stark critique of the previous administration’s approach to diplomacy, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has accused former President Joe Biden...

24.05.2025 40

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China reaffirms support for direct Moscow-Kiev talks, urges political resolution to Ukraine conflict

In a marked reaffirmation of its diplomatic stance on the Ukraine conflict, China has expressed strong support for the recent revival of direct talks...

23.05.2025 30

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US draws hard line on Iran nuclear talks as Tehran dismisses enrichment ban

Tensions over Iran’s nuclear ambitions have flared once again, as the United States reaffirmed an uncompromising stance on uranium enrichment in any...

22.05.2025 30

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Poland faces polarised run-off between pro-EU and nationalist candidates

Poland’s presidential election is heading for a fierce and polarising second-round run-off after pro-European Union candidate and Warsaw Mayor...

21.05.2025 30

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Romanian presidential frontrunner George Simion accuses Moldova’s pro-EU authorities of election interference

In a dramatic escalation ahead of Romania’s presidential runoff election, frontrunner George Simion has accused neighboring Moldova’s pro-European...

20.05.2025 30

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Putin-Zelensky meeting ‘possible’ amid renewed peace talks between Russia and Ukraine

After years of brutal conflict and stalled negotiations, a glimmer of hope emerged over the weekend as Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov indicated that...

18.05.2025 40

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EU Nations push for mandatory social media age checks amid rising concerns over child safety

As social media platforms continue to entrench themselves in the daily lives of users across Europe, several EU member states are taking a bold step...

17.05.2025 30

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India seeks UN terrorist designation for Kashmir attack perpetrators amid ceasefire

In the aftermath of a deadly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir in April, India has intensified its diplomatic efforts to have The Resistance Front...

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Trump defends acceptance of $400 million Qatari jet gift amid growing criticism

US President Donald Trump is under fire after announcing plans to accept a $400 million Boeing 747-8 aircraft from Qatar, a gift from the Gulf...

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US faces looming default threat as Treasury urges swift action on debt ceiling

The United States could face a catastrophic default on its financial obligations as early as August if Congress fails to raise or suspend the debt...

13.05.2025 40

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Kim Jong un vows to defend Russia against western threats

In a striking display of solidarity with Moscow, North Korean leader Kim Jong un has pledged to defend Russia against any Western-backed assault,...

13.05.2025 30

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Russia celebrates 80th anniversary of Victory Day with grand reception in Dhaka

The Embassy of the Russian Federation in Bangladesh hosted a grand reception at Le Méridien Dhaka on May 11, Saturday evening to commemorate the 80th...

12.05.2025 40

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German intelligence agency grants AfD reprieve amid legal and political backlash

In a stunning development that has shaken Germany’s political landscape, the country’s domestic intelligence agency, the Federal Office for the...

11.05.2025 30

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Germany declares national emergency over migration crisis

In a landmark move signaling a sharp pivot in German migration policy, newly-elected Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to declare a national emergency...

10.05.2025 40

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Germany implements strict border controls to tackle illegal immigration crisis

In a major shift that signals a stark change in Germany’s approach to immigration, the new government under Chancellor Friedrich Merz has ordered an...

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Romanian PM resigns as anti-EU nationalist surges ahead

In a stunning political shift, Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced his resignation on May 5, following a seismic first round of...

07.05.2025 30

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No EU membership for Ukraine without Hungary’s consent

The ongoing friction between Hungary and Ukraine over Kiev’s aspirations to join the European Union has once again come to the forefront, with...

06.05.2025 40

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Germany’s intelligence agency declares AfD ‘extremist’ as party surges in popularity

In a dramatic move with significant political ramifications, Germany’s domestic intelligence agency has officially classified the right-wing...

04.05.2025 40

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Trump imposes sweeping sanctions on Iran amid strained nuclear talks

In a decisive escalation of tensions with Tehran, US President Donald Trump announced on May 1 that countries purchasing Iranian oil or petrochemical...

03.05.2025 30

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White House blasts ‘media cover-up’ of Biden’s health crisis

In a striking rebuke of the American media establishment, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has accused the so-called “legacy media” of...

02.05.2025 30

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Spain declares state of emergency after massive blackout plunges Iberian Peninsula into darkness

Spain has declared a state of emergency following a widespread power outage that struck the entire Iberian Peninsula on April 28, paralyzing public...

01.05.2025 40

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Deadly blast at Iran’s southern port leaves 40 dead, over 1,000 injured amidst crucial nuclear talks

A devastating explosion at a major port facility in Iran’s southern Hormozgan province has claimed at least 40 lives and left more than 1,000...

30.04.2025 30

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Russia officially hails North Korean ‘heroism’ in Kursk liberation, marking deepening military alliance

In a major geopolitical development, Russia has officially confirmed and praised the involvement of North Korean troops in its ongoing military...

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China and US need cooperation not confrontation for global stability

The relationship between China and the United States has long been the cornerstone of global economic stability and growth. However, recent years have...

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Kiev and allies reject key elements of Trump’s Ukraine peace plan

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky and his European allies have rejected major portions of a reported US peace proposal to end the war in Ukraine,...

27.04.2025 30

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China imposes sanctions on US officials over Hong Kong dispute

In yet another escalation of the deepening geopolitical rift between the United States and China, Beijing announced retaliatory sanctions on a group...

25.04.2025 20

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Airbus scales back hydrogen jet plans amid technical and economic challenges

In a major blow to the global push for greener aviation, European aerospace giant Airbus has reportedly suspended its ambitious plans to deliver a...

23.04.2025 30

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Diamonds, Dior, and Deceit: Inside Georgia’s Call-Center Scam Empire

In a nondescript office building tucked away in the heart of Tbilisi, Georgia, a network of scammers-young, well-educated, and ruthless-spent their...

22.04.2025 40

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Zakharova warns Merz’s military stance in Ukraine echoes Germany’s dark past

As Germany prepares for a change in leadership, diplomatic tensions between Berlin and Moscow are once again reaching a boiling point. Russian Foreign...

21.04.2025 20

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Nvidia’s China commitment reveals cracks in Washington’s anti-Beijing trade strategy

In a notable public statement during his latest visit to China, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declared that the company will “unswervingly serve the...

20.04.2025 30

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Kremlin open to Ukraine peace talks as Trump increases pressure

As global attention once again turns to the ongoing war in Ukraine, new diplomatic developments have surfaced that could mark a turning point-or...

20.04.2025 30

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Qatar offers mediation role in Ukraine conflict amid intensifying diplomatic efforts

In a geopolitical climate characterized by hardened positions and deepening divisions, the Gulf nation of Qatar has stepped forward with a proposal...

18.04.2025 30

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Moscow accuses Brussels of reviving ‘Euro-nazism’ over victory day boycott threats

In a rapidly intensifying diplomatic standoff, Moscow has accused the European Union of “reviving Nazism” following a stern warning from EU...

18.04.2025 40

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Trump freezes over $2 billion in Harvard funding amid DEI and anti-Semitism dispute

In a move that has stunned the American academic establishment and ignited fierce debate across political and educational lines, President Donald...

16.04.2025 30

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Vucic declares ‘color revolution is over’ as Serbia’s political divide deepens amid student-led unrest

In a bold show of defiance against months of mounting public pressure, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic declared that “the color revolution is...

15.04.2025 30

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Nine years later Panama Papers still driving global tax justice efforts

Nine years after the explosive release of the Panama Papers, their ripple effects continue to echo through courtrooms, tax agencies, and legislative...

15.04.2025 20

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Washington’s grab for Ukraine’s gas pipeline sparks tensions in minerals deal

In a move that has sent shockwaves through diplomatic circles, the administration of US President Donald Trump is reportedly demanding control over a...

13.04.2025 30

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Trump threatens Iran with military force as nuclear talks loom in Oman

As tensions escalate between the United States and Iran, President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning that military action remains firmly on the...

12.04.2025 30

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Iran demands sanctions relief before entertaining direct talks with US

Tensions between Tehran and Washington are once again under the spotlight as the possibility of renewed nuclear negotiations looms, this time with a...

11.04.2025 20

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Oman hosts crucial high-level talks between US and Iran

In a development that could significantly shape the future of Middle Eastern diplomacy, Iran and the United States are poised to hold high-level...

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Trump’s tariff gambit sends shockwaves through global markets

European stock markets were engulfed in turmoil on April 7, as investors reacted sharply to a sweeping set of new tariffs imposed by US President...

08.04.2025 30

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Zelensky faces fallout after US minerals deal leak sparks controversy

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has reportedly ordered lie detector tests for ministerial staffers in a desperate bid to root out the source of...

07.04.2025 30

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Zelensky challenges Trump on Ukraine NATO membership prospects

The debate over Ukraine’s potential NATO membership has once again resurfaced, with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky directly contradicting US...

05.04.2025 40

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