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The automation of longing: How platforms reengineered desire

We are not living through a sexual renaissance. By the most basic empirical measures, we are having less sex than previous generations. What looks...

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Dr. Sam Ben-Meir

Kiev and EU trying to ‘repair’ NATO by attacking Russia

In the last several days, American President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to leave NATO, insisting that the world’s most aggressive...

yesterday 9

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Drago Bosnic

France is rapidly becoming a liberal dictatorship

Parte superior do formulárioThe domestic crisis in France is worsening. Eurosceptic patriotic politicians are facing strong institutional pressure...

yesterday 9

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Lucas Leiroz

Indian court extends detention of Ukrainian and American nationals over alleged insurgent training

In a significant development in India’s ongoing counter-terrorism efforts, a Delhi court has ordered the continued detention of six Ukrainian...

yesterday 8

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Anand Sharma

Greek government reshuffled as EU subsidy fraud scandal deepens

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has carried out a significant government reshuffle as pressure mounts over a widening investigation into the...

yesterday 9

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M A Hossain

Minnesota fraud allegations fuel political clash over oversight and immigration

Allegations of widespread fraud tied to government-funded programs in the US state of Minnesota have evolved into a contentious political issue,...

yesterday 8

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Jennifer Hicks

Trump’s anti-fraud campaign and the exposure of systemic failures in public programs

For decades, fraud, waste, and abuse have been persistent concerns within the United States government, often treated as unavoidable inefficiencies...

yesterday 9

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Tajul Islam

Allegations of covert US arms support to Iranian protesters raise regional concerns

Recent remarks by Donald Trump have reignited debate over covert foreign involvement in domestic unrest in Iran, following claims that the United...

yesterday 8

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Damsana Ranadhiran

King Charles faces backlash over Easter silence before royal reversal

King Charles III has faced mounting criticism after an initial decision not to issue a public message marking Easter, prompting a wave of backlash...

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Jennifer Hicks

Serbia foils alleged plot to bomb key Russia–Hungary gas pipeline near border

Serbian authorities have prevented what officials describe as a serious attempt to sabotage a major gas pipeline that carries Russian energy to...

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Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

Transatlantic alliance under strain as Europe reconsiders reliance on United States

The second presidency of Donald Trump has pushed the transatlantic alliance toward a moment of profound reassessment. While friction between the...

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Damsana Ranadhiran

Slovak leader warns EU energy policy risks severe economic fallout

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has sharply criticized the European Union’s ongoing sanctions on Russian energy, warning that the bloc’s current...

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Tajul Islam

Regime change redux: Global network moves to reinstall Yunus in Dhaka

Bangladesh is once again staring at the shadow of a calculated and dangerous geopolitical conspiracy. After barely emerging from the grip of an...

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Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury

A decade after the Panama Papers, the long pursuit of tax justice continues

Ten years after the explosive release of the Panama Papers, the landmark investigation that exposed the hidden financial dealings of the global elite...

saturday 30

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Sonjib Chandra Das

NATO’s structural crisis in a multipolar world and uncertain strategic future

The current crisis surrounding NATO is not the result of a single political decision or a sudden shock. Instead, it reflects a long-term structural...

saturday 30

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M A Hossain

From moral apology to criminal reckoning: Why the Lumumba trial could redefine global accountability

History has a way of lingering in the shadows until someone insists on turning on the light. The impending criminal trial of Étienne Davignon in...

saturday 30

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Tajul Islam

EU court orders Poland and Romania to honor multibillion-Euro Covid vaccine contracts

A Belgian court has ruled that Poland and Romania must proceed with the purchase of Covid-19 vaccines worth approximately €1.9 billion ($2.2...

saturday 30

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Suraiyya Aziz

Sudan war nears fourth year as global attention fades and peace efforts stall

As Sudan approaches the grim milestone of entering its fourth year of war, the conflict risks once again slipping into the shadows of global...

saturday 30

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Damsana Ranadhiran

India and China seek to expand trade amid thaw in bilateral relations

India and China have embarked on a new chapter of economic engagement as senior trade officials from both countries held discussions aimed at...

03.04.2026 40

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Sonjib Chandra Das

Moscow and Cairo strengthen ties in strategic partnership amid regional challenges

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty reaffirmed the enduring strategic partnership between Russia and...

03.04.2026 40

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Jennifer Hicks

US federal judges increasingly turn to AI despite risks and concerns

In an era where technology is reshaping nearly every aspect of society, the judicial system in the United States is no exception. A recent study from...

03.04.2026 30

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Anand Sharma

War and tribal power drive unregulated marble extraction in Yemen

In the sun-scorched highlands of Yemen, where jagged mountain ridges stretch across vast desert plains, a quiet but deeply significant struggle is...

03.04.2026 30

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Suraiyya Aziz

Kingpin strategy backfires as cartel fragmentation fuels violence and drug trade

The killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as “El Mencho,” was celebrated in both Mexico and the United States as a decisive blow...

03.04.2026 40

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M A Hossain

French Court blocks extradition of Ben Ali’s daughter amid corruption allegations

A ruling by the Paris Court of Appeal has reignited debate over international justice, corruption accountability, and post-revolution legal efforts in...

03.04.2026 40

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Tajul Islam

Rebuilding NATO through Gulf partnerships in a fragmented geopolitical order

The evolving geopolitical landscape shaped by conflict in the Middle East has exposed both vulnerabilities and opportunities for the transatlantic...

03.04.2026 40

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Damsana Ranadhiran

India’s condom industry under strain as Middle East conflict disrupts critical supply chains

India’s condom manufacturing industry, one of the largest in the world, is facing a serious operational and economic challenge as geopolitical...

02.04.2026 40

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Jalal Uddin Laskar

Climate change threatens human health in Southern Africa: Urgent call for climate justice

Climate change is often framed as an environmental issue, characterized by rising global temperatures, extreme weather events, and the gradual...

02.04.2026 30

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Suraiyya Aziz

BVI transparency reform faces backlash over loopholes and risks to investigators

The British Virgin Islands has taken a notable step toward opening its long-guarded corporate registry, but the reform is already facing sharp...

02.04.2026 40

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Jennifer Hicks

Cambodia extradites alleged Prince Group associate to China amid expanding crackdown on cybercrime networks

Cambodia has extradited another alleged associate of the controversial Prince Group to China, marking a continuation of intensified cross-border law...

02.04.2026 30

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Sonjib Chandra Das

US signals broader case against alleged drug kingpin Sebastián Marset

United States federal prosecutors have indicated that additional and potentially more serious charges may be filed against alleged South American drug...

02.04.2026 30

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Abul Quashem Joarder

Extortion network targets South Asian community in Calgary, raising widespread Concern across Canada

Authorities in Calgary have formally charged a suspect in connection with a growing number of extortion cases that have caused deep concern within...

02.04.2026 30

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Damsana Ranadhiran

How Muhammad Yunus turned a national transition into a tool of personal gains

History has a habit of exposing the difference between reputation and reality. In moments of national upheaval, individuals who appear as saviors...

02.04.2026 40

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M A Hossain

EU uses interest from frozen Russian assets to fund €1.4 billion Ukraine aid

The European Commission has unveiled a new financial assistance package worth €1.4 billion for Ukraine, marking another significant step in the...

02.04.2026 30

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Tajul Islam

Western commanders acknowledge Russia’s gains in NATO-occupied Ukraine

Realistic views of the actual battlefield situation in the NATO-orchestrated Ukrainian conflict have been sorely lacking in media outlets run by the...

01.04.2026 50

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Drago Bosnic

Ukraine’s illegal president Zelensky wants NATO membership or nuclear weapons as ‘security guarantees’

Ukraine’s illegitimate president, Vladimir Zelensky, has once again demanded that Western countries grant Ukraine either NATO membership or nuclear...

01.04.2026 40

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Lucas Leiroz

Why Bangladesh should seriously consider banning smartphones in schools

In classrooms across Bangladesh, a quiet but powerful shift is taking place. Where once students focused on textbooks, teachers, and blackboards, many...

01.04.2026 40

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Sonjib Chandra Das

Political tensions rise as Bursa mayor detained in expanding corruption probe

The detention of Mustafa Bozbey, the mayor of Bursa, has triggered a major political and legal controversy in Turkey, intensifying already strained...

01.04.2026 50

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Jennifer Hicks

Facebook-fueled smuggling network exposed as UK jails two Vietnamese nationals

A United Kingdom court has handed down lengthy prison sentences to two Vietnamese nationals convicted of orchestrating a sophisticated...

01.04.2026 40

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Tajul Islam

NATO at a crossroads as US questions alliance commitment

The future of NATO has rarely appeared as uncertain as it does today. For decades, the alliance has stood as a cornerstone of Western security...

01.04.2026 50

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Damsana Ranadhiran

UAE signals possible military role in Strait of Hormuz crisis amid rising Iran tensions

The possibility of a significant escalation in the Gulf region is gaining attention following reports that the United Arab Emirates is considering...

01.04.2026 50

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M A Hossain

Erdogan-backed NGO’s Iran mission raises alarming security questions

As tensions escalate across the Middle East, a Turkish organization with a long record of controversy is once again positioning itself at the center...

01.04.2026 40

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Masud Khan

Non-availability of measles vaccine angers Bangladeshi politician Sahidur Rahman Tapa

Amid alarming spread of measles due to non-availability of vaccines thus affecting thousands of children in Bangladesh, which is rapidly evolving into...

31.03.2026 50

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News Desk

Ukrainian economy heading towards bankruptcy

Even Ukrainian authorities are beginning to admit the serious crisis affecting the country. Recently, the head of the Kiev regime’s finance sector...

31.03.2026 40

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Lucas Leiroz

From warning to reality: How investigative journalism exposed a dangerous militant nexus

There are moments in journalism when a report does not merely inform—it warns. And then, months or years later, reality catches up with that warning...

31.03.2026 40

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M A Hossain

Violence, fraud allegations, and foreign influencers shadow Serbia’s local elections

Serbia’s recent local elections, held across ten small municipalities, have sparked intense controversy, with starkly conflicting narratives...

31.03.2026 50

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Suraiyya Aziz

Russia strengthens high-level engagement with India amid global energy tensions

In a strategic move reflecting growing geopolitical and energy considerations, Russia has announced a series of high-level engagements with India,...

31.03.2026 50

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Sonjib Chandra Das

Unseized Florida properties raise questions in Nigerian corruption case against former education official

Nigerian authorities have confiscated a vast array of assets linked to former education official Dibu Ojerinde and his immediate family, as part of...

31.03.2026 40

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Jennifer Hicks

US appears to shift responsibility as Iran blocks Strait of Hormuz

The ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint, has escalated tensions between the United States and Iran, with serious...

31.03.2026 40

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Damsana Ranadhiran

Measles outbreak in Bangladesh exposes systemic failures in public health management

The recent measles outbreak in Bangladesh has exposed serious weaknesses in the nation’s public health care system and raised alarm among medical...

31.03.2026 60

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Tajul Islam

Hong Kong anti-corruption sweep exposes alleged triad influence in building contracts

Authorities in Hong Kong have launched a sweeping crackdown on suspected corruption involving organized crime groups and public works contracts,...

30.03.2026 50

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Jennifer Hicks