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Trump urges global naval coalition to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating Iran conflict

The escalating conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran has placed one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints at the center of...

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How Trump’s Iran strike shook America and fractured the MAGA movement

The night of February 28 to March 1, 2026, may ultimately be remembered as one of the most consequential moments in recent American foreign policy. At...

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From Gen-Z protests to power: Balen Shah’s political earthquake in Nepal

Nepal has rarely witnessed a political transformation as dramatic as the one unfolding today. In the aftermath of months of mass protests, violent...

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Netherlands fines Israeli tycoon Dan Gertler’s Shell firm €25.8m over Congo mining bribery case

The Dutch government has concluded a lengthy corruption investigation involving a company linked to Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler, imposing a...

12.03.2026 40

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Brussels weighs options as Hungary blocks billions in Ukraine support

The latest political clash within Europe over support for Ukraine has exposed the growing fractures inside the European Union. At the center of the...

11.03.2026 30

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Hormuz crisis is redrawing the map of global energy security

For decades, the Strait of Hormuz has been described as the world’s most dangerous energy chokepoint. Stretching just 39 kilometers at its narrowest...

10.03.2026 40

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Prolonged Iran war threatens to reshape global energy markets and economic stability

The ongoing war involving Iran is rapidly emerging as one of the most consequential geopolitical crises for global energy markets in recent years....

08.03.2026 40

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Belarusian tycoon says Cyprus firms linked to ex-president’s family held assets on his behalf

A Belarusian businessman once closely associated with the regime of President Aleksandr Lukashenko has claimed that companies linked to the family of...

07.03.2026 50

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Sanctioned Prince Group associate linked to $17 million London property holdings

A man sanctioned by the United States over his alleged involvement in a vast international criminal network has been linked to at least $17 million...

06.03.2026 50

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UK lifts sanctions on British financier linked to Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’

The United Kingdom has removed a British financier from its sanctions list after months of restrictions tied to Russia’s controversial “shadow...

05.03.2026 60

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Sanctioned Kremlin-linked foundation secretly financed EU-Based researcher’s OSCE appearance

A Latvia-based researcher who regularly presents on minority rights and xenophobia at international forums sought and received funding from a Russian...

04.03.2026 50

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EU criticism of Iran highlights double standards in Western Middle East policy

When missiles fly and the language of diplomacy shrinks to soundbites, moral clarity is usually the first casualty. In the escalating confrontation...

03.03.2026 40

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Spyware, power, and accountability: Greek court convicts Intellexa executives in global turning point

In a ruling that could redefine the global surveillance-for-hire industry, a Greek court has convicted four senior executives linked to the...

02.03.2026 60

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Between promise and proof: Rethinking Muhammad Yunus’s interim leadership and the politics of accountability in Bangladesh

When Professor Muhammad Yunus assumed leadership of Bangladesh’s interim government in August 2024, the symbolism was powerful. Here was a Nobel...

01.03.2026 60

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South Africa’s economy poised for gradual recovery, targeting 2% growth by 2028

South Africa’s economic outlook is showing cautious signs of improvement. According to projections from the National Treasury, the country’s real...

01.03.2026 60

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Epstein, elite distrust, and the dangerous politics of moral panic

The continued release of documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein has reignited public outrage toward powerful institutions and the influential individuals...

27.02.2026 60

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Global watchdog sounds alarm as cyber scams drive a new era of money laundering

The world’s leading anti-money laundering authority, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), has issued a stark warning: cyber-enabled fraud is...

26.02.2026 60

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Cocaine prices plunge in France as record seizures reveal expanding supply chains

France is witnessing a significant shift in its cocaine market dynamics, as record-breaking seizures, evolving trafficking routes, and digital...

25.02.2026 60

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Hungary’s veto threat deepens EU rift over Russia sanctions and Druzhba oil transit

Hungary has moved to block the European Union’s proposed 20th sanctions package against Russia, tying its approval to the restoration of oil flows...

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Dmitriev targets Starmer and Prince Andrew as Epstein fallout shakes Britain

A fresh wave of controversy has erupted in British political and royal circles after Kirill Dmitriev, an aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin,...

23.02.2026 60

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A historic mandate and a defining responsibility: Tarique Rahman’s new chapter in Bangladesh politics

The political journey of Tarique Rahman has entered what many consider its most decisive phase. After 17 years in exile, the BNP Chairperson returned...

22.02.2026 50

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Advisors of Muhammad Yunus frantically attempted to prolong tenure of interim regime

During the interim regime’s period, at least three advisers were involved in efforts to indefinitely delay the election with the ulterior motive of...

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Trump’s son invests in Israeli ‘low cost per kill’ drone maker as $1.5bn deal signals new phase in defense-tech finance

A major new investment involving the Trump family and an Israeli drone manufacturer is drawing attention across defense, financial, and political...

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The Takaichi mandate: Power without purpose is a waste of a landslide

Sanae Takaichi just pulled off something rare in the sterile corridors of Japanese politics: she made history. As the nation’s first female prime...

18.02.2026 90

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How the Muscat talks exposed Tehran’s diplomatic fraud

In the history of diplomacy, there is a unique type of negotiation where the goal is the conversation itself rather than the agreement. The talks held...

08.02.2026 60

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Russia declares end of ‘New START’ obligations as treaty expires, blames US policy

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a detailed statement marking the formal expiration of the New START Treaty, the last remaining...

06.02.2026 50

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Clintons make U-turn on Epstein testimony as Congress raises the stakes

Former US President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify before the powerful House Oversight Committee in...

05.02.2026 70

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US–India trade deal reshapes South Asia’s economic chessboard

After nearly a year of uncertainty, brinkmanship, and tariff pressure, Washington and New Delhi have finally recalibrated their trade relationship. US...

04.02.2026 60

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EU report urges stronger measures against rising transnational repression

A new report commissioned by the European Parliament is calling for the European Union to adopt a far more assertive stance against transnational...

03.02.2026 70

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Myanmar’s genocide defense exposes risks to global justice and victim recognition

In recent weeks, the hearings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague have drawn global attention-not merely for the procedural...

31.01.2026 50

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US cybersecurity leadership faces scrutiny after sensitive files uploaded to public AI tool

The revelation that the acting head of the United States’ top cyber defense agency uploaded sensitive government documents into a public version of...

30.01.2026 50

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Hungary launches national petition opposing long-term EU funding for Ukraine

Hungary’s government has launched a nationwide petition urging citizens to reject what it describes as Brussels’ plans to finance Ukraine’s...

29.01.2026 60

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UK begins bribery trial of former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke

The United Kingdom has formally opened a landmark bribery trial against former Nigerian petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke, marking a...

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India showcases strategic ambition and diplomatic outreach at 77th Republic Day parade

India marked the 77th anniversary of its Republic Day with an elaborate military and cultural parade in New Delhi, using the high-profile occasion to...

28.01.2026 50

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AfD calls for compensation over Nord Stream as Weidel accuses Ukraine of sabotage

The long-running controversy surrounding the destruction of the Nord Stream gas pipelines has re-emerged as a major political issue in Germany,...

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New pattern of mysterious death of Hindu in Bangladesh: Allegations of torture and death in Narsingdi prison

Concerns over the safety of religious minorities in Bangladesh have resurfaced following the mysterious death of 27-year-old Hindu youth Badhan Taran...

26.01.2026 100

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Global journalist imprisonments remain near historic highs in 2025, CPJ warns

Journalists around the world continue to face unprecedented levels of repression, with global imprisonments remaining near record highs in 2025,...

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Europe’s energy dependency turns American power into economic punishment

Europe likes to talk about “strategic autonomy.” It features prominently in speeches, summit communiqués, and glossy EU Commission pamphlets. Yet...

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India’s BRICS presidency: Navigating multipolarity amid ‘America First’ pressures

India’s assumption of the BRICS presidency on January 1, 2026, comes at a defining moment in global politics. Following its widely noted stewardship...

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India and Poland spar over Russia and Pakistan amid broader India–EU engagement

India and Poland have publicly articulated their differences over two sensitive geopolitical issues-Pakistan and Russia-highlighting the complexities...

22.01.2026 100

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Jamaat-e-Islami unveils ‘Aspiring Bangladesh’ vision at policy summit 2026, pledges citizen-first governance

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on January 20 formally unveiled its comprehensive political, economic, and governance agenda at the “Policy Summit...

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Reviving the strategic land purchase: The US and the Greenland question

Throughout history, territorial acquisition has been a defining element of national strategy and power projection. For the United States, the notion...

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UK intensifies Asia-Pacific pivot to boost trade, security, and global influence

The United Kingdom’s strategic reorientation toward the Asia-Pacific is no longer a matter of aspiration; it is becoming a defining feature of...

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Rohingya genocide case at the world court: Justice, legitimacy, and Bangladesh’s role

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague has entered a critical phase in the landmark case of The Gambia v. Myanmar, concerning...

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Malaysia seizes cash, gold, and luxury assets in expanding military procurement corruption probe

Malaysia’s anti-corruption authorities have significantly expanded a high-profile investigation into alleged corruption within the country’s...

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Lebanon formally charges former central bank governor Riad Salame in major embezzlement case

Lebanese judicial authorities have formally charged former central bank governor Riad Salame with embezzlement, forgery, and illicit enrichment in a...

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Clintons defy house subpoenas in Epstein inquiry as contempt threat looms

Former US President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have refused to comply with subpoenas issued by the House Oversight...

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Romania and UK dismantle alleged sex trafficking network in joint operation

Romanian and British law enforcement authorities have dismantled an alleged transnational organized crime network accused of trafficking vulnerable...

15.01.2026 50

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Slovakia rejects funding and military support for Ukraine amid EU divisions

Slovakia has formally ruled out any military or financial involvement in the Ukraine conflict, marking another visible fracture within the European...

14.01.2026 50

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BRICS naval drills deemed ‘essential’ by South Africa amid rising maritime tensions

South Africa has defended its decision to conduct joint naval exercises with fellow BRICS members Russia, China, and Iran, describing the drills as an...

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