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Sudan’s war shatters healthcare system and dignity amid humanitarian collapse

Sudan’s war shatters healthcare system and dignity amid humanitarian collapse

The war in Sudan has unleashed a catastrophe that extends far beyond the destruction of infrastructure and the tragic loss of life. It has stripped...

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EU security guarantees expose Europe as bankroller of America’s war machine

EU security guarantees expose Europe as bankroller of America’s war machine

The spectacle of European leaders shuttling off to Washington to plead for “security guarantees” has become a grimly familiar ritual. What once...

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Ukrainian tycoon Dyminskyy flees justice, gains Greek residency and Serbian citizenship

Ukrainian tycoon Dyminskyy flees justice, gains Greek residency and Serbian citizenship

Eight years ago, a tragedy on a Ukrainian highway changed the course of one oligarch’s life – and exposed the loopholes in Europe’s residency...

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Serbia engulfed in turmoil as protests escalate into violence

Serbia has been plunged into its most severe political unrest in years, with protesters attacking government and ruling party offices, sparking fiery...

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Serbia plunged into political turmoil as nationwide protests turn violent

Serbia plunged into political turmoil as nationwide protests turn violent

Serbia is facing its most turbulent political crisis in years as nationwide protests demanding government accountability have escalated into violent...

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Albania’s anti-corruption unit shakes political elite, challenging decades of impunity

Albania’s anti-corruption unit shakes political elite, challenging decades of impunity

In Albania, a country where public skepticism toward politics has long been matched only by cynicism about justice, a new player has entered the stage...

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G7 at fifty challenges and changes in global economic and security cooperation

This summer, as the global stage has been dominated by contentious issues ranging from trade tariffs under US President Donald Trump to mounting...

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Kyrgyzstan adopts controversial media law amid fears of press suppression

Kyrgyzstan has recently taken a significant and contentious step in reshaping its media landscape by passing a new media law that grants the...

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Lebanon’s historic move to disarm Hezbollah: Challenges and hope for sovereignty

Lebanon’s historic move to disarm Hezbollah: Challenges and hope for sovereignty

The Lebanese Cabinet’s recent decision to task the national army with drafting a comprehensive plan to manage all weapons within Lebanon marks an...

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India responds to new US tariffs calling them unfair and threatening energy security

India responds to new US tariffs calling them unfair and threatening energy security

India has strongly denounced the latest round of tariffs imposed by the United States, describing the additional 25% levy on its imports as “unfair,...

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Bosnia moves to remove Serb leader Dodik amid rising political tensions

Bosnia moves to remove Serb leader Dodik amid rising political tensions

The political landscape of the Western Balkans took a dramatic turn this week as Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Central Election Commission (CEC)...

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Can Hezbollah lay down its arms and allow Lebanon to reclaim its state?

Can Hezbollah lay down its arms and allow Lebanon to reclaim its state?

Lebanon remains suspended between the shadows of its past and the uncertainties of its future. While the country has long been wracked by political...

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The BRICS push back: Trump’s gamble and the limits of American power

In his second term, US President Donald Trump has brought a fresh wave of disruption to the global order-an order already fraying under the pressures...

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Trump threatens BRICS with tariffs over ‘anti-US’ agenda and dollar challenge

US President Donald Trump has launched a fresh economic offensive against the BRICS coalition, announcing sweeping tariffs on India and Brazil while...

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FBI director uncovers ‘burn bags’ of russiagate documents suggesting internal conspiracy

In a stunning development that could rewrite the narrative surrounding the Trump-Russia collusion investigation, FBI Director Kash Patel has...

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Obama administration orchestrated Russia collusion hoax against Trump in 2016

Obama administration orchestrated Russia collusion hoax against Trump in 2016

In a dramatic turn of events that continues to upend the narrative surrounding the 2016 US presidential election, recent revelations suggest that the...

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Houthis escalate naval campaign: All ships linked to Israel now targets

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have declared an aggressive new phase in their campaign against Israel, vowing to target any vessel owned by companies doing...

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Trump claims immigration is ‘killing’ europe amid rising tensions over migration policy

During a visit to Scotland focused on his business holdings, including golf resorts, US President Donald Trump ignited international controversy by...

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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 legal...

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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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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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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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Leaked files expose Russian cultural center in Spain as Kremlin proxy

A trove of leaked documents has revealed that a prominent Russian cultural center in Spain has played a covert role in advancing the Kremlin’s...

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Danish-affiliated firm linked to Russian grain exports from occupied Ukrainian ports

In the shadow of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a quiet but significant form of economic exploitation is unfolding in the occupied...

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Hezbollah’s arms threaten Lebanon as regional militancy era comes to end

In a Middle East shifting steadily from insurgency to statehood, the imagery of PKK fighters setting fire to their rifles resonated well beyond the...

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Interactive brokers to pay $11.8 million in US sanctions settlement over compliance failures

The US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced an $11.8 million settlement with Interactive Brokers LLC (IBKR),...

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UK’s secret Afghan resettlement scheme unveiled: A lifeline or looming threat?

In a dramatic disclosure on July 15, the British government revealed that thousands of Afghans-many of whom worked with UK forces during the...

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Lebanon must disarm Hezbollah now or face another devastating war

Lebanon stands on a precipice. The warning issued by US Ambassador Tom Barrack during his recent trip to Beirut was blunt and urgent: the region is...

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Paraguay’s hidden runways: Inside the Chaco’s Cocaine superhighway

On an unusually hot morning in June 2024, deep in the Chaco region of northern Paraguay, a small expedition set out on a mission few dare to...

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Germany pressures Trump for more Patriot missiles for Ukraine

In a bold and high-stakes diplomatic move, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has publicly called on US President Donald Trump to authorize additional...

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India-Russia ties reinvented: Enduring trust in a changing global order

As Russian President Vladimir Putin prepares for his upcoming visit to India for the 23rd bilateral summit later this year, both countries are...

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Obama directed intelligence community’s Trump-Russia witch hunt, CIA review reveals

A newly released CIA review has reignited controversy over the origins of the Trump-Russia collusion narrative, pointing squarely at former President...

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Trump adviser Sergio Gor’s Soviet origins revealed after years of secrecy

Sergio Gor, a once obscure figure in Washington political circles, has emerged as one of the most influential players in Donald Trump’s political...

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Trump’s tariff ultimatum to BRICS nations escalates global trade tensions

In a move that is likely to intensify an already fragile global trade environment, US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to members and...

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Elon Musk declares formation of ‘America Party’ in bid to disrupt USpolitical establishment

In a stunning declaration that has sent ripples across America’s political landscape, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced the creation...

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Macron-Putin call highlights nuclear concerns, reveals stalemate over Ukraine

In a rare direct communication after nearly three years of silence, French President Emmanuel Macron and Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in a...

06.07.2025 40

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Georgian restaurateur in Czech Republic linked to alleged Russian underworld figures and Kremlin-backed foundation

The Pirosmani restaurant in Karlovy Vary, a picturesque spa town in the Czech Republic known for its hot springs and elegant architecture, offers an...

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US to deploy billions of sterile flies over Mexico and Texas to combat flesh-eating parasite

In a bold and unconventional effort to stave off a potentially devastating threat to its livestock industry, the United States is preparing to release...

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US Treasury sanctions Mexican banks for laundering money for fentanyl cartels

In a bold escalation of its efforts to combat the synthetic opioid crisis, the US Treasury Department has announced sweeping sanctions against three...

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Trump warns Hamas of ‘worse’ consequences as US pushes Gaza ceasefire deal

In a high-stakes diplomatic move, US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to the Palestinian militant group Hamas, urging it to accept a...

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d feud again over ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ as political stakes escalate

By early July 2025, it has become clear that the uneasy truce between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump has shattered. The public spat that once...

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Paris rally denounces NATO, EU militarization, and Macron’s support for Ukraine war

Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets of Paris over the weekend, denouncing what they described as France’s drift toward war under the...

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Marco Rubio strongly condemns Iran’s call for executing IAEA chief Rafael Grossi

In a dramatic escalation of tensions between Tehran and international nuclear watchdog authorities, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has strongly...

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Ships fake Russian, Chinese links to avoid Red Sea and Gulf attacks

In a striking display of global maritime insecurity, vessels transiting the Red Sea and Persian Gulf are resorting to deception-broadcasting false...

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Von der Leyen faces no confidence threat over secretive Pfizer vaccine deal

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is once again under intense scrutiny-this time facing the prospect of a no-confidence vote brought...

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Syria must act decisively after Damascus church suicide bombing tragedy

The suicide bombing that struck the Mar Elias Greek Orthodox Church in Dweil’a, a suburb of Damascus, has shaken not only Syria’s fragile...

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EU sanctions Assad allies for chemical weapons and human rights abuses in Syria

The European Union has announced a fresh round of sanctions targeting five individuals closely linked to the Assad regime in Syria, marking a...

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Chaos and confusion in Tehran as ceasefire falters despite Trump’s interventions

Explosions echoed through the Iranian capital on June 24, shattering the fragile calm promised by a ceasefire brokered just hours earlier. The blasts,...

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No great expectations from the Group of Seven: Why the G7 remains ineffective

The Group of Seven (G7) gathered in Canada in 2025 for its annual summit, yet as has been the tradition since its inception in 1975, expectations for...

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US demands student visa applicants make social media public in sweeping new policy

In a move that significantly expands surveillance of foreign nationals seeking to study in the United States, the Trump administration has introduced...

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