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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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...

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

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...

10.06.2025 40

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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...

07.06.2025 40

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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...

29.05.2025 30

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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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Is China really involved in the India-Pakistan ceasefire conflict?

The recent escalation between India and Pakistan has once again raised concerns about regional stability in South Asia. Although a ceasefire has now...

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Gulf nations redefine global health leadership amid western retreat

As the 78th World Health Assembly convenes in Geneva, it does so against a backdrop of profound change in the global health landscape. For decades,...

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Istanbul talks 2.0: A final wake-up call for Zelensky and the west

The resumption of direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul – the first such engagement in over three years – offers a rare and...

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Trump ends individual tariff talks, sends letters to 150 countries

In a sharp departure from decades of bilateral trade diplomacy, US President Donald Trump announced on May 16 that his administration would cease...

18.05.2025 40

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Securing the Middle East in the age of escalating cyber threats

In today’s increasingly digitized world, cyber threats no longer represent mere hypothetical scenarios-they are an urgent and immediate reality. As...

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Trump’s Riyadh speech: A turning point in Middle East diplomacy

When Donald Trump stepped onto the stage in Riyadh on May 13, 2025, few could have anticipated the diplomatic earthquake that would follow. His...

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US-Saudi digital leadership: Forging a new global order through AI and innovation

When President Donald Trump stepped off Air Force One in Riyadh on May 13, the moment carried more than ceremonial weight – it marked a decisive...

15.05.2025 40

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Western Europe’s strategy in Ukraine: A ‘complete fiasco’ Says Moscow

Moscow has delivered a blistering critique of Western Europe’s involvement in the Ukraine conflict, with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey...

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Trump reshapes US-Middle East strategy with transactional diplomacy

For decades, American foreign policy in the Middle East was built on a confusing blend of idealism, guilt, and miscalculated interventionism. It often...

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Germany’s political crisis: Friedrich Merz limps into power as the system unravels

When Olaf Scholz’s beleaguered government finally collapsed on November 6 of last year, Germans might have hoped that their nation’s political...

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China and Russia renew global commitment to justice and multipolar order

On May 9, 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinping joined leaders from more than 20 countries and international organizations in Moscow to commemorate the...

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China-Russia relations: A pillar of stability in an uncertain world

On May 8, 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinping held a landmark meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin, underscoring the rising...

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China-US tariff talks: A crucial test for Washington’s sincerity and global economic stability

As global economic turbulence deepens, the world’s attention is increasingly fixed on the upcoming meeting between China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng...

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Africa’s choice: Why the US must rethink its strategy to compete with China

In a revealing interview with Fox News anchor Bret Baier, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi offered a blunt...

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Germany’s crackdown on the AfD: A dangerous gamble against democracy

Germany has crossed a perilous threshold. The country’s domestic intelligence service, the Bundesamt für Verfassungsschutz (Federal Office for the...

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US pressure on UK: Rejecting pragmatic China ties for America’s agenda

As the United Kingdom pursues a more pragmatic and independent approach to its relationship with China, the United States is showing increasing signs...

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Bangladesh’s risky gamble on the Rakhine Corridor

The announcement that Bangladesh has agreed in principle to allow a ‘Humanitarian Corridor’ into Myanmar’s Rakhine State under UN supervision...

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UK seeks security pact with EU without undermining NATO

In a significant development for post-Brexit Europe, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen...

04.05.2025 40

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Vance’s India visit overshadowed by Kashmir attack, yet strengthens bilateral ties

When US Vice President J.D. Vance arrived in India for a four-day visit, the strategic goals were clear: deepen US-India ties, strengthen defense...

03.05.2025 30

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Can Washington finally resolve the Iran nuclear stalemate?

After three rounds of indirect US-Iran talks in Oman and Italy – with more planned – a clear pattern has emerged: both sides are probing what is...

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Reinventing the World Economic Forum: A new leader for a new era

With Klaus Schwab stepping down after more than five decades at the helm of the World Economic Forum (WEF), the organization faces an inflection point...

02.05.2025 40

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Trump adviser: “Russians are not our enemy” – growing rift in US over Ukraine war

The ideological and strategic divide in the United States over the ongoing war in Ukraine is growing deeper as voices close to Donald Trump’s...

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