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Trump vows quick meeting with Putin to end Ukraine war

Trump vows quick meeting with Putin to end Ukraine war

President-elect Donald Trump has announced his intention to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin shortly after his inauguration on January 20. In...

yesterday 4

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Jennifer Hicks

Restoring trust between India and China for stability

Restoring trust between India and China for stability

The Line of Actual Control (LAC), an informal boundary between India and China, has long been a source of tension. Despite efforts to disengage and...

yesterday 5

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Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

Moscow accuses Ukraine of ‘energy terrorism’ over attack on gas station

Moscow accuses Ukraine of ‘energy terrorism’ over attack on gas station

Moscow has leveled accusations of “energy terrorism” against Ukraine following a foiled attack on the Russkaya gas compressor station in...

yesterday 4

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Damsana Ranadhiran

NATO Chief warns of Russian threat without more spending

NATO Chief warns of Russian threat without more spending

In a stark and provocative address to European lawmakers, NATO’s new Secretary-General, Mark Rutte, issued a blunt ultimatum: increase military...

yesterday 4

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Tajul Islam

Has Assad’s collapse shaped new regional geopolitics?

Has Assad’s collapse shaped new regional geopolitics?

The sudden fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria last month has sent ripples through the Middle East, sparking intense debates about its...

yesterday 4

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Jalal Uddin Laskar

Lebanon’s presidential election signals new era of hope

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...

yesterday 4

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Sonjib Chandra Das

UK struggles to formulate clear China policy

UK struggles to formulate clear China policy

The United Kingdom’s China policy has undergone dramatic swings over the past 14 years of Conservative rule, from 2010 to 2024. As the new Labour...

yesterday 4

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Anita Mathur

Trump and Putin to discuss US-Russia relations soon

Trump and Putin to discuss US-Russia relations soon

Preparations for a call between US President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are reportedly in motion, with discussions...

previous day 8

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Jennifer Hicks

Democrats struggle to accept Trumps political resurgence

Democrats struggle to accept Trumps political resurgence

The reelection of Speaker Mike Johnson, orchestrated by President-elect Donald Trump’s strategic maneuvers, left both congressional Democrats and...

previous day 7

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M A Hossain

Biden’s sanctions trap challenges Trump’s Russia strategy

Biden’s sanctions trap challenges Trump’s Russia strategy

As the United States prepares for a political shift with President-elect Donald Trump’s imminent inauguration, the administration of outgoing...

previous day 9

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Tajul Islam

Greenland’s future between sovereignty and global interests

Greenland’s future between sovereignty and global interests

Tech billionaire Elon Musk recently stirred the pot on the geopolitically sensitive topic of Greenland’s sovereignty. Responding to a poll from...

previous day 9

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Anita Mathur

Scholz backs Putin-Trump meeting toward resolving Ukraine conflict

Scholz backs Putin-Trump meeting toward resolving Ukraine conflict

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has voiced support for a prospective meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President-elect Donald...

previous day 6

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Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

The end of Trudeau and the rise of conservative movements in 2025

Less than a week into 2025, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, often dubbed the “Crown Prince of Woke Politics,” announced his...

sunday 1

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M A Hossain

While California burns, Gavin Newsom focuses on censorship

As wildfires ravage Southern California, particularly around Los Angeles, the state faces its latest environmental and humanitarian crisis. Fueled...

sunday 10

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Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

Judge issues unconventional sentence in Pennsylvania voter fraud case

A recent voter fraud case in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, has raised eyebrows not only for its details but also for the unconventional sentence...

sunday 10

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Tajul Islam

Reevaluating US Middle East strategy for lasting peace

The Middle East has persistently challenged American policymakers, who often grapple with the region’s complex political, social, and historical...

sunday 1

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Anita Mathur

Slovakia’s PM Robert Fico criticizes Zelensky as ‘beggar and blackmailer’

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has unleashed sharp criticism against Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, labeling him a “beggar and...

sunday 10

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Anand Sharma

Zelensky’s push for a peace deal and security in 2025

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has reiterated his commitment to securing a peace agreement with Russia by 2025, emphasizing the need for...

sunday 2

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Jennifer Hicks

Jack Smith resigns as Trump prosecutor implications for cases

In a significant development, US Special Counsel Jack Smith has resigned after completing his investigation into two high-profile federal cases...

sunday 8

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Damsana Ranadhiran

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...

sunday 4

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Sonjib Chandra Das

Trump inherits Biden’s unspent Ukraine aid and its impact

Trump inherits Biden’s unspent Ukraine aid and its impact

As the transition of power in Washington looms, the Biden administration is set to leave President-elect Donald Trump with an unresolved question...

11.01.2025 40

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M A Hossain

Lebanon’s new hope under President Joseph Aoun’s leadership

Lebanon’s new hope under President Joseph Aoun’s leadership

The election of General Joseph Aoun as the President of Lebanon marks the dawn of a transformative chapter in the nation’s history. For decades,...

11.01.2025 40

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Jalal Uddin Laskar

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

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...

11.01.2025 20

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Sonjib Chandra Das

Putin ready for ‘unconditional’ meeting with Trump on Ukraine

Putin ready for ‘unconditional’ meeting with Trump on Ukraine

The Kremlin has announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to hold direct talks with US President-elect Donald Trump without any...

11.01.2025 3

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Jennifer Hicks

Supreme Court denies Trump’s bid to delay sentencing in ‘hush money’ case

Supreme Court denies Trump’s bid to delay sentencing in ‘hush money’ case

In a high-profile legal battle that continues to make headlines, the Supreme Court has denied President-elect Donald Trump’s request to delay his...

11.01.2025 5

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Damsana Ranadhiran

Canada plans retaliatory measures against Trump tariff proposal

Canada plans retaliatory measures against Trump tariff proposal

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, tensions between the United States and its northern neighbor, Canada, have escalated...

11.01.2025 10

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Anita Mathur

US Treasury targets Russian oil industry with sweeping sanctions

US Treasury targets Russian oil industry with sweeping sanctions

In a coordinated move with the UK, the US Treasury Department unveiled a new wave of sanctions targeting Russia’s oil industry. These measures,...

11.01.2025 5

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Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ and America’s economic future

Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ and America’s economic future

The No. 1 priority for the Trump administration and congressional Republicans must be passing what President Donald J. Trump has aptly described as...

11.01.2025 5

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Tajul Islam

Will Joe Biden push through one final dark money deal in his closing days?

Will Joe Biden push through one final dark money deal in his closing days?

As President Joe Biden approaches the twilight of his presidency, his administration appears intent on leaving its mark through a series of...

11.01.2025 6

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Anand Sharma

Grooming gangs scandal lessons for the United States justice system

Grooming gangs scandal lessons for the United States justice system

The recent resurfacing of the United Kingdom’s “grooming gangs” scandal has reignited outrage and spurred discussions about systemic failures...

10.01.2025 1

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Jennifer Hicks

‘Putin Wants to Meet’ –Trump signals shift in US diplomacy on Ukraine

‘Putin Wants to Meet’ –Trump signals shift in US diplomacy on Ukraine

In a significant development, US President-elect Donald Trump has revealed that preparations are underway for a meeting between him and Russian...

10.01.2025 3

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Damsana Ranadhiran

Biden presidency marked by missed opportunities and failures

Biden presidency marked by missed opportunities and failures

In less than two weeks, President Joe Biden will leave the White House, ending his one-term presidency, a period marked by frustration and...

10.01.2025 5

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Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

US Congress passes bill to sanction ICC over Netanyahu

US Congress passes bill to sanction ICC over Netanyahu

The United States House of Representatives has taken a significant step in opposing the International Criminal Court (ICC) by passing the...

10.01.2025 3

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M A Hossain

Kenya seeks BRICS membership to strengthen global influence

Kenya seeks BRICS membership to strengthen global influence

In November 2023, Kenyan President William Ruto made headlines when he expressed the country’s desire to join BRICS during a visit by Li Xi, a...

10.01.2025 1

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Jalal Uddin Laskar

Scholz blocking new Ukraine aid amid political turmoil

Scholz blocking new Ukraine aid amid political turmoil

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is reportedly resisting the approval of a new €3 billion ($3.1 billion) military aid package for Ukraine, according to...

10.01.2025 4

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Anita Mathur

Florida grand jury criticizes final report on Covid-19 vaccines

Florida grand jury criticizes final report on Covid-19 vaccines

On January 8, 2025, a Florida grand jury released its final report concerning potential “criminal or wrongful activity” surrounding the...

10.01.2025 2

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Tajul Islam

How can the international community resolve Sudan crisis

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....

10.01.2025 4

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Sonjib Chandra Das