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Trump warns Ukraine to seek peace or lose US support

Trump warns Ukraine to seek peace or lose US support

In a dramatic turn of events, US President Donald Trump has made it clear that Washington will cease all assistance to Kiev unless the Ukrainian...

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What we got from President Trump’s address at the Congress?

What we got from President Trump’s address at the Congress?

In a 100-minute address to a joint session of Congress on March 04, US President Donald Trump outlined his administration’s key policy changes,...

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Shaping the future of global order and power

Shaping the future of global order and power

The future of the global order is increasingly uncertain, with the stability that once defined international relations now under serious strain. Since...

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Justice above power restoring the relevance of international law

Justice above power restoring the relevance of international law

International law, in principle, should be the guiding force in shaping peaceful relations between countries, resolving conflicts before they escalate...

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Starmer gambles on military power over diplomacy for Britains future

Starmer gambles on military power over diplomacy for Britains future

Since taking office, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has faced pressing questions about his leadership style and strategic priorities. Now, with a...

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Germany election signals urgent need for democratic renewal

The recent German elections have sent shockwaves across Europe, serving as both a wake-up call and a moment of reckoning for democratic forces. In...

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Kallas criticizes Trump for adopting Russian narratives on Ukraine

Kallas criticizes Trump for adopting Russian narratives on Ukraine

The European Union’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, has strongly criticized US President Donald Trump for what she describes as the adoption of...

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Papua New Guinea appoints central bank governor amid corruption investigation

Papua New Guinea appoints central bank governor amid corruption investigation

Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) central banking sector has been thrust into controversy following the permanent appointment of Elizabeth Genia as the...

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Proactive US strategy needed to counter China’s expanding influence

Proactive US strategy needed to counter China’s expanding influence

The United States must adopt a proactive approach to counter China’s aggressive expansionism, which threatens national security, economic interests,...

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EU divided over use of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine

EU divided over use of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine

The European Union is grappling with internal divisions regarding the fate of approximately €200 billion ($209 billion) in frozen Russian sovereign...

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China’s Xi Backs Putin on Ukraine peace efforts shaping new geopolitical order

China’s Xi Backs Putin on Ukraine peace efforts shaping new geopolitical order

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping recently reaffirmed their strategic partnership during a phone call, with Beijing...

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Conservatives triumph in German election, Scholz concedes defeat

Conservatives triumph in German election, Scholz concedes defeat

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has conceded defeat after Germany’s opposition conservative alliance, the Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social...

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Stabilizing China-US relations for global stability and prosperity

Recent developments in China-US economic and diplomatic interactions signal a cautious but hopeful trajectory toward stabilizing bilateral relations....

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EU’s renewed focus on Türkiye’s strategic importance

The European Union (EU) is increasingly recognizing Türkiye’s strategic importance in maintaining regional security. Historically, relations...

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Can China replace the US as Europe’s main partner?

Can China replace the US as Europe’s main partner?

The question of Europe’s future leadership and strategic direction is one that emerged front and center at the Munich Security Conference, with...

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Orban warns EU may force member states to fund Ukraine

Orban warns EU may force member states to fund Ukraine

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has warned that the European Union could compel its member states to shoulder the financial burden of supporting...

22.02.2025 6

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Turkiye offers to mediate Ukraine peace talks amid geopolitical shifts

Turkiye offers to mediate Ukraine peace talks amid geopolitical shifts

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has positioned Turkiye as the “ideal host” for the next round of negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, and...

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Elon Musk commends US-Russia talks as leadership milestone

Elon Musk commends US-Russia talks as leadership milestone

Billionaire entrepreneur and political influencer Elon Musk has voiced his support for the upcoming US-Russia talks set to take place in Saudi Arabia,...

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South Korea bans DeepSeek AI over data privacy concerns

South Korea bans DeepSeek AI over data privacy concerns

South Korea has temporarily banned the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) service DeepSeek over concerns about its data collection practices. The...

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Serbia student protests demand justice and political change

Serbia student protests demand justice and political change

In November 2024, a tragedy struck the Serbian city of Novi Sad, leading to one of the most significant political movements in the country in recent...

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Putin moves to secure Russian influence in new Syria

Russian President Vladimir Putin has held a high-level phone conversation with Syria’s new leader, Ahmed Hussein al-Sharaa, in a significant...

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Conservatives struggle to regain power under Kemi Badenoch

Fifty years after Margaret Thatcher became leader of the UK’s Conservative Party, her legacy continues to loom large over British politics. Now, as...

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Serbian president accuses Western powers of plotting his overthrow

Serbia has once again found itself at the heart of political unrest, with its president, Aleksandar Vucic, claiming that Western powers have spent...

12.02.2025 6

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EU’s Russophobic leaders are its greatest threat to stability

The European Union continues to shoot itself in the foot, all in the name of ideological purity and Russophobic posturing. The latest self-inflicted...

11.02.2025 6

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Were Trump’s tariffs economic weapons or trade barriers?

The controversy surrounding President Donald Trump’s tariffs has reignited debates over trade policy, economic protectionism, and geopolitical...

09.02.2025 8

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Russia’s readiness for ‘tough’ talks with the US on Ukraine conflict

Russia has recently signaled its openness to negotiate the resolution of the Ukraine conflict with the United States, but with a firm stance: Moscow...

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Nigeria’s strategic move into BRICS and global influence

The inclusion of Nigeria as a BRICS partner state marks a significant milestone in the evolution of global economic and political cooperation. As...

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UK and EU must strengthen ties to reduce Brexit fallout

The United Kingdom has long been a nation that prefers evolution over revolution. Even the seismic decision to leave the European Union-better known...

05.02.2025 5

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Trump’s ultimatum to Panama over Chinese influence on Canal

The geopolitical contest between the United States and China has once again taken center stage, this time in Panama. US Secretary of State Marco...

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Mexico hits back, Sheinbaum unveils ‘Plan B’ against Trump tariffs

Tensions between the United States and Mexico have escalated rapidly as Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced retaliatory measures against...

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India to launch AI model to compete with DeepSeek and ChatGPT

India is set to enter the global artificial intelligence (AI) race with its own large language model (LLM) to rival existing platforms like DeepSeek...

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Trump’s DOGE claims $1 billion daily savings amid controversial cuts

The US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), established by President Donald Trump and led by Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, has announced...

01.02.2025 7

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Zhurova doubts Zelensky’s plan to engage Trump before Putin

The ongoing political drama surrounding Ukraine’s international diplomacy has taken a new turn with recent statements made by Svetlana Zhurova, the...

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US considers designating Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations

For the first time, the United States could soon officially designate Mexican drug cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs). This historic...

29.01.2025 10

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GCC trade deal could drive UK economic recovery

Since the 2008 financial crisis, the UK economy has struggled to regain its footing. Persistent issues such as low productivity, stunted economic...

28.01.2025 6

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Ukraine’s NATO and EU membership dreams dismissed by Slovak Prime Minister

In a stark departure from mainstream Western narratives, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has made unequivocal statements about Ukraine’s future in...

27.01.2025 8

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Türkiye leading the Middle East with strategic foreign policy

Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has consistently emphasized the role of “strategic wisdom” in navigating the transformative and often...

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Xi Jinping pledges stronger Russia-China ties for multipolar world

On January 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed their countries’ strategic partnership during a...

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Xi Jinping and Putin strengthen ties amid Trump presidency

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a video meeting on January 21, 2025, to discuss strengthening their nations’...

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Trump’s day 1 agenda unveiling his second term vision

The political landscape in Washington is bracing for a seismic shift as President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term, set to begin on...

22.01.2025 6

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Why the Russia-Iran strategic agreement is important

The strategic partnership between Russia and Iran represents a critical development in the international order. As two nations frequently under...

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Hamas resolves obstacles to Israel ceasefire agreement

Hamas has announced that it has successfully removed the obstacles hindering the comprehensive ceasefire agreement with Israel. In a statement...

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Moscow and Kiev engage in limited talks amid conflict

The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to dominate international headlines, with reports of “limited talks” between the two...

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Lebanon’s presidential election signals new era of hope

The past week marked a pivotal moment for Lebanon, as the long-standing presidential vacuum that underscored the nation’s systemic political crisis...

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AfD rejects motion against Putin amid Ukraine conflict debate

The Alternative for Germany (AfD), one of Germany’s most prominent right-wing parties, has sparked significant debate by voting against a motion...

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US sanctions Indian entities tied to Russia’s Arctic LNG 2

On January 10, 2025, the United States and the United Kingdom took significant steps to intensify sanctions against Russia, particularly its energy...

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How can the international community resolve Sudan crisis

The ongoing conflict in Sudan, now in its 21st month, has plunged the country into one of the most severe humanitarian crises in modern history. The...

11.01.2025 10

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Trudeau resigns leaving behind a legacy of discontent and failure in Canada

Facing plummeting popularity and a country increasingly disenchanted with his leadership, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his...

10.01.2025 10

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Minorities in Syria prospects for unity and reconstruction

Political history across the globe has repeatedly demonstrated the perils of neglecting the concerns of small or marginalized groups, whether defined...

09.01.2025 10

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Indonesia joins BRICS as the fourth most populous country

Indonesia, the world’s fourth-most populous country and Southeast Asia’s largest economy, has officially joined BRICS as a full-fledged member. The...

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