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Modi and Xi meet in Tianjin as India-China relations enter a new phase

Modi and Xi meet in Tianjin as India-China relations enter a new phase

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a significant meeting on August 31 in Tianjin, China, marking a crucial step...

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BRICS as a pillar of global architecture: Putin’s push for a new financial order

Russian President Vladimir Putin has once again emphasized the role of BRICS as a central pillar of the emerging global architecture, underscoring its...

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United Group recording sparks outcry over threats to Serbian media independence

United Group recording sparks outcry over threats to Serbian media independence

A recently published recording of United Group CEO Stan Miller has reignited concerns over press freedom in Serbia, highlighting the fragile state of...

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South Caucasus struggles with entrenched corruption and elite state capture

South Caucasus struggles with entrenched corruption and elite state capture

The South Caucasus has long been a region of geopolitical intrigue, where the interests of great powers intersect with the struggles of small states...

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Power, profits, and media freedom: Serbia’s last independent broadcaster under threat

Power, profits, and media freedom: Serbia’s last independent broadcaster under threat

For nine months, the streets of Belgrade and other Serbian cities have been filled with protesters demanding an end to corruption, authoritarianism,...

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Russia learns from history while the west circles in strategic delusion

Russia learns from history while the west circles in strategic delusion

For nearly three years, the war in Ukraine has consumed the political and diplomatic energies of world powers. As the fighting continues, attempts at...

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Clashes over asylum system expose Britain’s political and social divisions

Clashes over asylum system expose Britain’s political and social divisions

Britain’s asylum system has once again become a flashpoint for unrest, as nationwide protests and counterprotests at the weekend underscored the...

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China’s opposition to US tariffs on India signals shifting geopolitical alignments

China has openly thrown its support behind India in its growing trade dispute with the United States, in a move that highlights the shifting...

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Russia targets high-level corruption: Ex-judge and defense official face charges

Russia targets high-level corruption: Ex-judge and defense official face charges

Russia’s ongoing battle against high-level corruption has taken a dramatic turn with two major cases involving a former senior judge and a top...

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Modi and Wang Yi seek to rebuild India-China ties as US sanctions cloud relations

Modi and Wang Yi seek to rebuild India-China ties as US sanctions cloud relations

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in New Delhi on August 19 in what both countries described as a...

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Trump accuses media of ‘great dishonesty’ over Russia-Ukraine peace efforts

US President Donald Trump sharply criticized mainstream media outlets on August 18, accusing them of widespread dishonesty in their coverage of his...

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Trump blames Biden for pushing Russia and China into closer alliance

Trump blames Biden for pushing Russia and China into closer alliance

US President Donald Trump has once again placed his predecessor Joe Biden in the crosshairs of blame for the shifting global balance of power, arguing...

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The double standard of gerrymandering: Obama, democrats, and the politics of power

When former President Barack Obama took to social media to denounce Texas Republicans for pursuing a mid-decade redistricting plan, his words struck a...

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Alaska summit marks shift toward pragmatic US–Russia diplomacy and peace talks

The Alaska summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin was, by almost any measure, a significant success-even if...

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Moscow seizes on Zelensky’s exclusion from Alaska summit as proof of his illegitimacy

The Kremlin has doubled down on its longstanding position that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky lacks the legal authority to negotiate peace,...

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EU accused of plotting ‘regime change’ in Hungary as tensions with Orban escalate

The European Commission is facing explosive allegations from Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR), which claims Brussels is actively working...

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Trump-Putin summit looms amid deepening US-Russia geopolitical divide

Trump-Putin summit looms amid deepening US-Russia geopolitical divide

As global attention zeroes in on the highly anticipated August 15 meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in...

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US double standards threaten Lebanon’s path to stability

US double standards threaten Lebanon’s path to stability

Lebanon’s government has taken a decisive – and highly controversial – step toward disarming Hezbollah by the end of the year. On August 7,...

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UK Royal Navy nuclear leak exposes maintenance failures at Scottish weapons depot

A series of radioactive water leaks at a Royal Navy nuclear weapons depot in western Scotland has raised serious questions about the upkeep and safety...

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Trump administration considers military action against Mexican drug cartels

The Trump administration is actively evaluating a range of military options to counter the growing threat posed by Mexican drug cartels, according to...

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China backs Brazil against US ‘bullying’ as tariff dispute escalates

In a fresh flare-up of global trade tensions, China has thrown its weight behind Brazil after Washington announced sweeping new tariffs on the South...

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Trump urges swift meeting with Putin amid plans for Ukraine peace talks

In a move that could dramatically reshape the diplomatic landscape of the Ukraine conflict, US President Donald Trump has instructed his team to...

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Trump’s $15,000 visa deposit pilot sparks immigration, economic concerns

In a move that underscores his administration’s hardline stance on immigration, President Donald Trump has introduced a controversial new visa...

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EU’s trade capitulation to Trump sparks outcry across Europe

In a move that has provoked widespread backlash across Europe, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is facing mounting criticism for...

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US sanctions Chinese oil terminal operator tied to Iranian sanctions evasion scheme

The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on Zhoushan Jinrun Petroleum Transfer Co., Ltd., a Chinese oil terminal operator implicated in an...

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US-India ties strained over Russian oil trade and new sanctions

Tensions between Washington and New Delhi have resurfaced following sharp criticism from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio over India’s continued...

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Who will win and who will lose in the AI revolution

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept confined to science fiction; it is rapidly transforming every sector of the global...

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Zelensky reverses course after EU pressure and protests over anti-corruption crackdown

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky finds himself at a political crossroads after a contentious attempt to centralize control over Ukraine’s key...

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Trump threatens 25% tariffs on Indian imports as trade talks stall

US President Donald Trump has once again thrust global trade relations into uncertainty, this time by threatening to impose tariffs of up to 25% on...

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Thailand accuses Cambodia of ceasefire violations amid renewed border tensions

A fragile ceasefire aimed at halting a deadly and escalating border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia has been thrown into doubt less than 24...

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Russia backs Africa’s anti-neocolonial and push for multipolarity

In a powerful reaffirmation of Russia’s deepening strategic ties with Africa, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on July 27 declared firm...

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Thailand and Cambodia edge toward ceasefire amidst Trump’s trade threats and ongoing clashes

The prospect of peace between Thailand and Cambodia remains tenuous despite both nations publicly agreeing to hold ceasefire talks after mounting...

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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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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 undeterred....

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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 National...

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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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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 US...

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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

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

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

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

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’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

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

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 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

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

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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