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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

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

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

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...

05.08.2025 50

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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...

04.08.2025 50

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

27.07.2025 40

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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 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

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

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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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...

02.07.2025 40

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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...

27.06.2025 40

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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...

26.06.2025 40

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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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