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Trump urges swift meeting with Putin: ‘It’s time to just do it’

Amid renewed calls for a negotiated settlement to the ongoing war in Ukraine, US President Donald Trump has signaled a strong willingness to meet...

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Tajul Islam

EU Nations push for mandatory social media age checks amid rising concerns over child safety

As social media platforms continue to entrench themselves in the daily lives of users across Europe, several EU member states are taking a bold...

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Anita Mathur

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In today’s increasingly digitized world, cyber threats no longer represent mere hypothetical scenarios-they are an urgent and immediate reality.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

Is America playing Nixon-type game against BRICS?

The importance of India cannot be overstated. The vast country is not merely a nation, but an entire civilization, even a world of its own. In mid-...

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Drago Bosnic

Qatar defends luxury jet gift to US amid political backlash

A $400 million luxury Boeing 747-8, dubbed a “flying palace,” has become the latest flashpoint in a growing debate about diplomatic gifts,...

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Jennifer Hicks

Putin rules out attending Istanbul peace talks as Russia and Ukraine prepare for direct negotiations

Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the much-anticipated peace talks between Russia and Ukraine scheduled to begin in Istanbul today,...

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Damsana Ranadhiran

India pushes back on Trump’s ‘zero tariffs’ claim amid complex trade negotiations

India has publicly refuted claims made by US President Donald Trump regarding the status of trade negotiations between the two countries, with...

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Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

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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M A Hossain

Tense diplomacy in Türkiye: US sets expectations ahead of Russia-Ukraine peace talks

In a dramatic and uncertain turn in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, the first direct negotiations between Kiev and Moscow since 2022 are set...

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Tajul Islam

‘Hard-to-Book Ships’ signal resilient and interdependent China-US trade recovery

The recent “hard-to-book-a-ship” phenomenon on China-US shipping routes is more than just a logistical bottleneck-it is a revealing indicator of...

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Sonjib Chandra Das

EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen exposed in Pfizer text scandal

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission and the unelected figurehead of the European Union’s executive branch, has long postured...

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Jennifer Hicks

NATO procurement scandal exposes corruption at the heart of alliance’s defense operations

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), long regarded as a cornerstone of Western security, is now grappling with an embarrassing and...

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Damsana Ranadhiran

India seeks UN terrorist designation for Kashmir attack perpetrators amid ceasefire

In the aftermath of a deadly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir in April, India has intensified its diplomatic efforts to have The Resistance...

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Anita Mathur

Russia-Ukraine peace talks resume in Istanbul after three years of conflict

In a long-anticipated diplomatic development, Russia and Ukraine held their first direct peace talks in over three years on May 16 at the...

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Anand Sharma

Former NATO Chief slams Trump’s Greenland ambitions as ‘shameless threats’ against ally Denmark

In a blistering rebuke of recent statements by US President Donald Trump, former NATO Secretary General and Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh...

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Jennifer Hicks

Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index exposed as ideological scam

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), long recognized as a dominant force in LGBTQ advocacy, is facing a torrent of criticism following a report by the...

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Tajul Islam

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...

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M A Hossain

Pakistan’s nuclear secrets on the brink: Punjab at the risk of Chernobyl-scale disaster

In what could evolve into one of the gravest nuclear incidents in South Asia, Pakistan’s Punjab Province may be teetering on the edge of a...

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Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury

Trump lifts sanctions on Syria in bid for diplomatic reset

In a stunning policy reversal with far-reaching geopolitical implications, US President Donald Trump has announced that his administration will...

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Jalal Uddin Laskar

Trump threatens ‘crippling’ sanctions if Iran rejects nuclear deal revival

In a fresh wave of pressure diplomacy, US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Tehran: accept Washington’s terms for reviving the...

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Damsana Ranadhiran

From Kaluga to Dhaka: Russian teens stir souls with folk dance tribute

At the 80th Russian Victory Day celebration held on May 11 at Le Meridien Dhaka, an unexpected burst of culture and emotion unfolded onstage-led...

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Tajul Islam

Washington soft on Islamist terror?

One wonders how safe Israel, the only democracy in the Middle East, is today! Observers say the Jewish State has recently weakened the radical...

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Jagdish N Singh

China-LAC relations enter new era of strategic cooperation and shared prosperity

On May 13, 2025, Beijing hosted the Fourth Ministerial Meeting of the China-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) Forum-a summit...

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Sonjib Chandra Das

Banning Awami League and its wings under anti-terrorism law is a landmark political decapitation

In an unprecedented development on May 12, 2025, the interim regime of Bangladesh, led by Muhammad Yunus as Chief Adviser, has officially banned...

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Dr. Prosenjit Nath

White South African asylum-seekers welcomed in US amid Trump’s ‘genocide’ accusations

The arrival of 59 white South African asylum-seekers in the United States has sparked a new wave of international debate over land reform, racial...

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Jennifer Hicks

Nuclear leak scare in Pakistan: Radiation symptoms reported!

Following publication of a post on verified ‘X’ account of Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury, Editor, Blitz, people have started asking – has Pakistan...

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News Desk

US and China strike tariff deal, offering hope for de-escalation

In a development that could ease global economic tensions, the United States and China have agreed to suspend or roll back most of the additional...

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Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

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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M A Hossain

Trump expresses hope for Russia-Ukraine talks, floats personal participation in Istanbul meeting

In a surprising turn of diplomatic developments, US President Donald Trump expressed optimism about a potential breakthrough in the long-running...

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Tajul Islam

Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia set to deepen US-Saudi economic ties in new tech era

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the landmark US-Saudi partnership, a relationship born out of mutual strategic interest and sustained...

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Sonjib Chandra Das

Modi declares end to ‘nuclear blackmail’ amid escalation with Pakistan

New Delhi redefines its security doctrine following Operation Sindoor, warns of decisive action against terrorism and state sponsors In a forceful...

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Damsana Ranadhiran

China, Vietnam support Putin’s call for unconditional Russia-Ukraine peace talks

Amid a deepening global desire for an end to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, fresh diplomatic efforts are gaining traction. Beijing and Hanoi...

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Anand Sharma

Trump defends acceptance of $400 million Qatari jet gift amid growing criticism

US President Donald Trump is under fire after announcing plans to accept a $400 million Boeing 747-8 aircraft from Qatar, a gift from the Gulf...

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Anita Mathur

Trump announces ‘good faith’ gesture by Hamas as American hostage set for release

In a dramatic development that could shift the fragile dynamics of the Gaza conflict, US President Donald Trump announced that Hamas has agreed to...

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Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

Iran rejects ‘unacceptable’ US nuclear demand amid renewed talks

In a firm but measured response during ongoing negotiations, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has rejected a key US demand that Iran dismantle...

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Jennifer Hicks

Biden criticizes Trump’s first 100 days, defends his legacy

In a wide-ranging interview with ABC News, former US President Joe Biden fiercely criticized the first 100 days of Donald Trump’s second...

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Damsana Ranadhiran

Trump to sign executive order slashing prescription drug prices by up to 80 percent

In a bold move aimed at reshaping America’s healthcare costs, President Donald Trump announced he will sign a sweeping executive order designed to...

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Tajul Islam

Trump’s vision for Middle East peace: Why Riyadh is the right place to start

US President Donald Trump’s decision to make Saudi Arabia his first major foreign stop in his new Middle East diplomacy is a move filled with...

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Sonjib Chandra Das

Sanctioned Assad ally sues activist, exposing corruption in Syrian judiciary

As Syria navigates the tumultuous aftermath of President Bashar al-Assad’s fall from power, a surprising courtroom battle has illuminated just how...

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Sonjib Chandra Das

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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M A Hossain

Zelensky demands 30-day ceasefire amid heightened tensions with Moscow

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has renewed calls for a full and unconditional 30-day ceasefire with Russia, following high-profile talks in...

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Jennifer Hicks

Zelensky sets conditions for direct talks with Putin in Türkiye

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has publicly stated his willingness to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin for direct talks in Türkiye on...

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Damsana Ranadhiran

Kim Jong un vows to defend Russia against western threats

In a striking display of solidarity with Moscow, North Korean leader Kim Jong un has pledged to defend Russia against any Western-backed assault,...

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Anita Mathur

US faces looming default threat as Treasury urges swift action on debt ceiling

The United States could face a catastrophic default on its financial obligations as early as August if Congress fails to raise or suspend the debt...

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Anita Mathur

Trump set to accept luxury ‘flying palace’ gift plane from Qatar

In an unprecedented move that has already stirred debate across Washington and beyond, multiple American media outlets reported on May 11 that US...

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Anand Sharma

Europe resets energy ties with Russia as long conflict looms

The European Union has officially unveiled a major new roadmap to end its energy dependence on Russia, signaling a historic shift in relations as...

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Anand Sharma

Putin offers Ukraine direct talks without preconditions: Trump welcomes prospect of peace

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reopened the door to direct negotiations with Ukraine, proposing to resume stalled peace talks without any...

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Tajul Islam

Xi’s Moscow visit marks new era in China-Russia relations

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent visit to Moscow has been hailed as a “complete success” by Beijing, reinforcing the message that China-Russia...

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Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

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...

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M A Hossain

Gulf-US summit in Riyadh to focus on investments, Gaza, and regional alliances

Next week, Riyadh will host a high-stakes Gulf-US summit as Saudi Arabia’s King Salman invites leaders of the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) to...

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Tajul Islam