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The future of Saudi-US relations under Trump’s return

The future of Saudi-US relations under Trump’s return

As Donald Trump prepares for a potential return to the White House, questions about the future of US-Saudi relations have resurfaced. His presidency...

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Slovak PM Robert Fico links massive cyberattack to foreign forces

Slovak PM Robert Fico links massive cyberattack to foreign forces

A massive cyberattack targeting Slovakia’s state General Health Insurance Company (VSZP) has been attributed to foreign forces by Slovak Prime...

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JD Vance and family leading America’s cultural renaissance

JD Vance and family leading America’s cultural renaissance

Vice President JD Vance’s swearing-in has ushered in not just a new political chapter but a cultural moment of potential transformation for the...

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Trump signals tough foreign policy shift on Russia and trade

Trump signals tough foreign policy shift on Russia and trade

In his first significant foreign policy statements since taking office, President Donald Trump has signaled a hardline stance on multiple global...

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World leaders react to Donald Trump’s return as 47th US president

World leaders react to Donald Trump’s return as 47th US president

On January 20, world leaders extended their congratulations to Donald Trump as he was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. The...

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Zelensky begged for Trump inauguration invite, claims Trump Jr.

Zelensky begged for Trump inauguration invite, claims Trump Jr.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reportedly made several unofficial attempts to secure an invitation to US President-elect Donald Trump’s...

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China and EU pursue stronger cooperation and trust

China and EU pursue stronger cooperation and trust

The evolving relationship between China and the European Union (EU) has gained renewed momentum following a phone conversation between Chinese...

21.01.2025 9

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Trump’s return forces Europe to rethink NATO defense spending

Trump’s return forces Europe to rethink NATO defense spending

With Donald Trump’s return to the Oval Office, Europe finds itself under renewed pressure to increase its defense spending. NATO Secretary General...

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Germany prioritizes Ukraine arms over domestic stability and security

Germany prioritizes Ukraine arms over domestic stability and security

Germany’s recent delivery of RCH 155 self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine has sparked fierce political debate and widespread public discontent. As...

18.01.2025 9

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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...

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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...

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Ukrainian mercenaries captured in Venezuela

Ukrainian mercenaries captured in Venezuela

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro recently made a shocking announcement that seven foreign mercenaries, including three Ukrainians and two...

10.01.2025 4

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Scholz opposes Habeck’s plan for major defense spending hike

Scholz opposes Habeck’s plan for major defense spending hike

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has fiercely criticized a proposal by Economy Minister Robert Habeck to drastically increase the nation’s defense...

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Trudeau resigns ending controversial leadership era in Canada

Trudeau resigns ending controversial leadership era in Canada

After nearly a decade at the helm of Canadian politics, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation, marking the end of an era...

08.01.2025 4

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Musk calls for Keir Starmer resignation over grooming- gangs scandal

Musk calls for Keir Starmer resignation over grooming- gangs scandal

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has reignited his public criticism of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, labeling him a “national embarrassment”...

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Germany’s self-inflicted decline and the Morgenthau legacy

Less than a year before the end of World War II, then-US Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau proposed a plan that would punish postwar...

06.01.2025 5

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AI and human collaboration shaping the future workplace

For decades, the evolution of software has transformed workplaces by improving how data is managed. Initially, this transformation involved...

04.01.2025 4

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Trump seeks Ukraine peace as Zelensky expresses hope

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has expressed optimism about President-elect Donald Trump’s ability to broker peace in the ongoing conflict...

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Slovakian PM accuses Zelensky of bribery amid NATO dispute

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico has accused Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky of attempting to bribe him with a substantial offer of...

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Stockholm and Oslo host Nobel Prize award ceremonies 2024

The Swedish and Norwegian capitals, Stockholm and Oslo, came alive on December 10, 2024, as they hosted the prestigious Nobel Prize award...

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How Guatemala’s AFI undermines rights under the guise of family values

In Guatemala, the Asociación la Familia Importa (AFI) has emerged as a potent force shaping the nation’s societal and legal frameworks under the...

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Money alone cannot solve the climate crisis after COP29

The recently concluded COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, has once again highlighted the stark divide between ambition and action in the global fight...

28.11.2024 3

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Europe faces pressure to rethink migration policies

The reverberations of Donald Trump’s decisive victory in the US presidential election are being felt far beyond American borders, particularly in...

21.11.2024 3

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Arakan Army’s rise and its implications for the Rohingya

In the turbulent political landscape of Myanmar’s Rakhine State, the Arakan Army (AA) has emerged as a dominant force, dramatically altering the...

20.11.2024 3

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Mainstream media struggles in wake of US election results

In the recent US elections, one of the biggest losers-aside from the Democratic Party-was the mainstream media, often referred to as “corporate...

13.11.2024 4

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Rethinking US-China relations towards cooperation and stability

With the recent conclusion of the US presidential race, China-US relations stand at a pivotal juncture. In the past few years, the US has adopted a...

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Xi Jinping congratulates Trump and calls for a cooperative China-US relationship

On November 7, 2024, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Donald J. Trump on his election as the next President of the United...

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US ally Kenya seeks China’s backing to join BRICS

In a significant diplomatic pivot, Kenya, a longstanding ally of the United States in East Africa, has sought China’s support for its bid to join...

06.11.2024 1

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Kamala and Trump in tight race hours before the election

Just days before the Election Day, the final New York Times/Siena College poll shows a razor-thin margin between Vice President Kamala Harris and...

04.11.2024 2

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Western support for Ukraine approaches its limits

Since the onset of the Ukrainian crisis in 2014, the US and its allies have actively supported Kiev, leveraging Ukraine as a means of indirectly...

03.11.2024 2

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EU-GCC summit marks new era of strategic partnership

Earlier this month, Brussels hosted the first-ever EU-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit, symbolizing the Gulf region’s growing geopolitical...

29.10.2024 2

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Europe reinforces sanctions against Russia amid Trump concerns

European diplomats are accelerating efforts to cement their sanctions against Russia as concerns mount over the potential return of Donald Trump to...

27.10.2024 3

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Harris and Trump clash in critical swing states campaign

As the 2024 US presidential election nears its final week, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are sparring fiercely for holdout votes in pivotal swing...

26.10.2024 2

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North Korea condemns US-Led sanctions monitoring team as ‘unlawful’

North Korea has condemned the recent formation of a multilateral sanctions monitoring team, calling it “unlawful and illegitimate,” and warned...

21.10.2024 3

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China condemns US sanctions over alleged drone supply to Russia

China has strongly criticized the latest US sanctions, labeling them “illegal” and based on unfounded accusations. On October 18, Chinese...

19.10.2024 2

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Zelensky’s ‘victory plan’ faces NATO hesitation amid US elections

President Volodymyr Zelensky is preparing to present his ambitious “victory plan” for Ukraine at a critical NATO defense ministers’ meeting...

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Trump vs Harris authenticity vs establishment in 2024 election

As the 2024 presidential race kicks into high gear, the American public is witnessing a stark contrast in how the two leading candidates, Donald...

16.10.2024 1

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Maldives president Muizzu visits India to repair relations

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu was welcomed with a red-carpet reception on his first state visit to India on October 7, marking a significant...

08.10.2024 2

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How the EU’s fear of populism undermines popular vote

Another right-wing, anti-establishment party has emerged victorious in Europe, this time in Austria’s parliamentary elections. Despite securing...

05.10.2024 1

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Melania Trump supports abortion rights in new memoir

In a surprising turn, Melania Trump, the wife of former President Donald Trump, has revealed her support for abortion rights in her forthcoming...

03.10.2024 1

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JD Vance and Tim Walz face off in vice presidential debate

On October 1, the stage was set for what could be the last major political debate before the highly anticipated US presidential election on November...

03.10.2024 4

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NATO stands firm against Putin’s nuclear threats

The evolving geopolitical landscape took a sharp turn with Russia’s recent revisions to its nuclear doctrine, sparking widespread international...

01.10.2024 3

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Georgia Faces Pressure from the EU and US

In recent months, Georgia has found itself at the center of a geopolitical struggle between the West and Russia, with the European Union (EU) and...

29.09.2024 1

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Sudan suffers as global attention fails to acknowledge crisis

While the world’s attention remains fixed on the high-profile conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, a devastating war rages on in Sudan,...

25.09.2024 2

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India on track to become the world’s third-largest economy by 2031

India Poised to Become World’s Third-Largest India, the world’s fastest-growing major economy, is on track to become the third-largest economy by...

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Ukraine allegedly pressures Zaporozhye Plant staff

As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine drags on, the stakes continue to rise, particularly at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, the largest...

02.09.2024 1

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Turkey’s evolving role in the Syrian conflict

Since the Syrian crisis erupted in 2011, Turkey has been inextricably tied to the conflict due to its geographical proximity, historical...

26.08.2024 3

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Analyzing western media’s interpretation of China’s H1 trade surplus

In the first half of 2024, China’s trade performance showcased a notable surge in exports, particularly in mechanical and electrical products....

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