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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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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, placing...

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US halt criticism of foreign elections in strategic policy shift

In a sharp departure from decades of diplomatic tradition, the United States has decided to drastically scale back its practice of commenting on...

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Mediterranean wildfires signal dire climate crisis demanding urgent global action

Mediterranean wildfires signal dire climate crisis demanding urgent global action

The Mediterranean – once a symbol of serenity, history, and breathtaking beauty – is being steadily transformed into a crucible of climate...

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Gulf states reshape Central Asia and South Caucasus geopolitics with balanced diplomacy

Gulf states reshape Central Asia and South Caucasus geopolitics with balanced diplomacy

In recent years, the geopolitical map of Eurasia has witnessed a subtle yet meaningful transformation, as the Gulf states-particularly the United Arab...

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Can BRICS truly rival the West? The dream faces harsh realities

Can BRICS truly rival the West? The dream faces harsh realities

When the BRICS bloc-originally comprised of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa-was formed, it was touted as the future of multipolarity. A...

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Ukraine government defies anti-corruption reforms by rejecting investigator’s appointment

Ukraine government defies anti-corruption reforms by rejecting investigator’s appointment

Ukraine’s troubled fight against corruption hit a critical impasse this week as the government refused to approve the appointment of Oleksandr...

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Trump confirms Patriot missile shipments to Ukraine, says Europe will pay

Trump confirms Patriot missile shipments to Ukraine, says Europe will pay

In a notable shift from his previously ambiguous stance on continued military support for Ukraine, US President and 2024 Republican frontrunner Donald...

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Texas man arrested over Trump assassination threat as security concerns mount

Texas man arrested over Trump assassination threat as security concerns mount

Federal authorities arrested a Texas man on July 10 after he allegedly made a direct threat to assassinate US President Donald Trump, referencing the...

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India hits back at US tariffs, escalates trade fight via WTO

In a sharp escalation of trade tensions, India has officially proposed retaliatory tariffs against the United States under the framework of the World...

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Syria’s economic revolution: A new dawn after two decades of isolation

Syria’s economic revolution: A new dawn after two decades of isolation

Syria is standing at the threshold of a profound economic transformation. After nearly 20 years of crippling sanctions, isolation, and war-induced...

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Lavrov and Rubio set for key diplomatic meeting in Malaysia

Lavrov and Rubio set for key diplomatic meeting in Malaysia

In a notable diplomatic development amid fluctuating US-Russia relations, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio...

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NATO’s collective defense holds – but uncertainty under Trump lingers

NATO’s collective defense holds – but uncertainty under Trump lingers

In the fragile geopolitical balance of the post-Cold War era, NATO has remained the cornerstone of collective security for the transatlantic...

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Syria at a crossroads between real reform and rebranded authoritarian rule

Syria at a crossroads between real reform and rebranded authoritarian rule

Syria today stands on the cusp of a transformative chapter in its modern history. After more than a decade of civil war, devastation, and isolation,...

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Global South takes center stage as South Africa hosts contentious G20 summit

As South Africa gears up to host the G20 leadership summit in November, President Cyril Ramaphosa finds himself caught in a complex web of...

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BRICS summit opens in Brazil with expansive agenda and global attention

The 17th annual BRICS summit officially opened in Rio de Janeiro this week under Brazil’s rotating presidency, bringing together over 4,000...

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Anti-migrant protests erupt in Spain after rape by asylum seeker

Tensions over migration policy and public safety erupted into violence in Spain this week after the alleged rape of a young Spanish woman by a Malian...

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Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ passes US House despite GOP divisions and debt concerns

On the eve of Independence Day 2025, the US House of Representatives narrowly passed a landmark multitrillion-dollar tax and spending package, hailed...

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Crime syndicates exploit EU ports to smuggle record-breaking drug shipments

Organized crime networks have increasingly turned Europe’s major seaports into lucrative hubs for drug trafficking, exploiting vulnerabilities in...

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India commissions INS Tamal, boosts Naval power and Russia defense ties

In a significant milestone for Indo-Russian defense cooperation, the Indian Navy commissioned its latest stealth multirole frigate, INS Tamal, at the...

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Moldova accused of ‘liberal dictatorship’ over Gagauzia governor’s trial

In a development heightening Moldova’s already complex geopolitical climate, Russia has accused the European Union of aiding the creation of a...

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Serbia cracks down on protesters as student-led movement gains momentum

Serbia’s political crisis is intensifying after President Aleksandar Vucic announced further arrests in the wake of a massive anti-government...

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Supreme Court strikes down nationwide injunctions against Trump’s birthright citizenship order

In a landmark 6-3 ruling on June 27, the US Supreme Court significantly curtailed the power of federal district courts to issue sweeping nationwide...

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Global cocaine production hits record high as drug use and deaths surge

In a stark warning on the state of the world’s drug crisis, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has revealed that global cocaine...

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Trump forces NATO to pay up as Europe submits with a smile

The recent NATO summit in The Hague may have been billed as a pivotal moment for Euro-Atlantic unity, but in practice, it bore more resemblance to an...

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Trump threatens Democrats with prosecution over Iran Intel leak

US President Donald Trump has launched a fierce political counterattack in the wake of leaked intelligence reports undermining his administration’s...

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Trump denies Ukraine ceasefire talks, contradicting Zelensky at NATO summit

At a highly anticipated press conference during the NATO summit in The Hague, US President Donald Trump denied that he discussed a ceasefire in...

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Trump’s NATO remarks spark debate over alliance’s core commitment

As the NATO summit in The Hague kicks off amid growing geopolitical tension, US President Donald Trump has once again stirred controversy-this time by...

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China breaks solar installation record amid industry overcapacity and trade challenge

China has once again demonstrated its global dominance in solar energy, setting a new benchmark in renewable energy expansion. In May 2025, the...

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GCC poised to lead amid shifting global economic and geopolitical landscape

As the global order undergoes seismic shifts, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) stands at a rare crossroads – not of risk, but of opportunity. Amid...

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EU moves to ban Russian gas imports by 2027 despite opposition

In a bold yet contentious move, the European Commission has formally proposed a complete ban on Russian natural gas imports by the end of 2027, as...

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Trump’s Syria exit hands regional influence to Turkiye and allies

In a significant recalibration of US foreign policy, the Trump administration has taken concrete steps to disengage from Syria. The decision in April...

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Why Republicans must pass Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ to save America

The debate surrounding the so-called “Big, Beautiful Bill” has entered a new phase of intensity, marked by a flurry of criticisms and social media...

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US denies role as Israel strikes Iran, warns against retaliation

Tensions in the Middle East soared this week after a series of Israeli airstrikes struck deep within Iranian territory, reportedly killing a top...

15.06.2025 60

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Trump open to forgiving Elon Musk after feud over spending bill and policy clashes

In a political landscape increasingly shaped by outsized personalities and social media salvos, the very public fallout between US President Donald...

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Lebanon’s chance to learn from Al-Sharaa’s Syrian approach

By most measures, Lebanon today stands at a rare political crossroads. The country’s long-paralyzed leadership has finally given way to what appears...

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‘Swamp politicians’ undermine Trump’s trade agenda and threaten American farmers

When President Donald Trump unveiled his “America First” trade agenda, it wasn’t just a campaign slogan – it was a seismic shift in US trade...

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Macron and Meloni reset ties in strategic shift beyond European borders

The geopolitical rapprochement between French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni marks a significant moment not only...

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Trump and Musk’s billionaire brawl exposes cracks in America’s oligarchic core

In what may well go down as one of the more surreal political spectacles of the post-truth era, two titans of American power – President Donald...

09.06.2025 60

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Trump signals diplomatic overture to China amid intensifying trade standoff

In a move aimed at defusing one of the most consequential trade confrontations in recent global history, US President Donald Trump has confirmed that...

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Sudan’s collapsing healthcare system is a global emergency in waiting

Sudan is facing one of the most severe humanitarian and health emergencies in the world today. The country, gripped by a brutal civil war since April...

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UK defense review warns of rising threats and Western vulnerability

The United Kingdom’s latest Strategic Defence Review, unveiled this week, paints a stark and unsettling picture of a Western world on edge....

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Macron’s Vietnam trip overshadowed by slap, speculation, and spousal antics

French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent trip to Vietnam was supposed to be a meticulously choreographed diplomatic performance – a showcase of...

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Golden Dome missile shield: Turning space into the next strategic conflict zone

When Donald Trump returned to the Oval Office in 2025, his presidency wasted no time reviving one of the most ambitious and controversial military...

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Putin says Western-backed coup forced Russia into Ukraine conflict

In a stark reiteration of Russia’s long-standing narrative on the Ukraine conflict, President Vladimir Putin claimed on May 26 that Moscow was...

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US accused of meddling in UK over anti-abortion free speech rights

In an unusual and provocative turn of transatlantic diplomacy, US State Department officials recently traveled to the United Kingdom to meet with...

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NATO procurement officials under scrutiny as corruption scandal unfolds

A widening corruption probe is shaking the foundations of NATO’s procurement apparatus, as Belgian authorities-working alongside European...

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The EU’s sanctions spiral: Addiction, blind faith, and a shaky parachute

As Europe barrels into its 17th round of sanctions on Russia, it’s beginning to look less like a calculated geopolitical strategy and more like a...

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Europe’s divisions deepen as populism challenges unity and democracy

The recent round of European elections reveals a continent increasingly torn between two irreconcilable visions of the future. On one side lies the...

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Media ignored Biden’s decline while obsessing over Trump’s health

For years, America’s corporate media insisted it was a fearless watchdog, ever-vigilant in its scrutiny of power. But the last four years have shown...

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