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Orban moves to expose USAID funding and foreign influence

Orban moves to expose USAID funding and foreign influence

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has announced plans to expose and regulate foreign financial support directed toward non-governmental...

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Can BRICS challenge the US dollar’s global financial dominance?

Can BRICS challenge the US dollar’s global financial dominance?

The United States Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, has dismissed the possibility of any currency challenging the US dollar’s dominance in the...

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Trump targets ‘anti-American’ UN agencies, halts Palestinian refugee aid

Trump targets ‘anti-American’ UN agencies, halts Palestinian refugee aid

In a move that has reignited controversy over US relations with the United Nations, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on February 4,...

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Zelensky indicates willingness for talks with Putin as war ends

Zelensky indicates willingness for talks with Putin as war ends

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has suggested he is open to negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin under certain conditions, marking...

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Trump moves to restructure USAID amid leadership crisis

Trump moves to restructure USAID amid leadership crisis

In a move that has sent shockwaves through Washington, US President Donald Trump has launched a scathing attack on the US Agency for International...

05.02.2025 5

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Russia and India to finalize historic labor migration agreement

Russia and India to finalize historic labor migration agreement

In a significant development for bilateral relations, Russia and India are set to sign a labor migration agreement aimed at facilitating the...

04.02.2025 5

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Canada strikes back: Trudeau imposes tariffs in response to US trade restrictions

Canada strikes back: Trudeau imposes tariffs in response to US trade restrictions

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has taken decisive action in response to US President Donald Trump’s sweeping trade restrictions on Canadian...

03.02.2025 8

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India’s strategic balance between US and China

India’s strategic balance between US and China

As geopolitical tensions continue to shape global dynamics, India finds itself in a precarious position between two major world powers: the United...

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Maria Zakharova warns of arms race from Trump’s space defense initiative

Maria Zakharova warns of arms race from Trump’s space defense initiative

The United States, under the directive of former President Donald Trump, is once again moving towards the weaponization of space, a development that...

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‘DeepSeek’ disrupts silicon valley and global tech markets

‘DeepSeek’ disrupts silicon valley and global tech markets

The tech world is abuzz with the rise of DeepSeek , a Chinese-developed artificial intelligence (AI) model that has rapidly climbed to the top of...

29.01.2025 6

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Trump vs China strategic confrontation in the fight for supremacy

Trump vs China strategic confrontation in the fight for supremacy

The inauguration of Donald Trump for a second term as President of the United States marked a notable moment in the evolving saga of US-China...

28.01.2025 5

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Trump confirms foreign aid freeze as part of ‘America first’ policy

Trump confirms foreign aid freeze as part of ‘America first’ policy

In a move that underscores his commitment to his “America First” agenda, US President Donald Trump has confirmed a sweeping suspension of foreign...

27.01.2025 10

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Putin calls on West to push Kiev for talks with Moscow

Putin calls on West to push Kiev for talks with Moscow

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reiterated his willingness to negotiate a resolution to the Ukraine conflict, but emphasized that the government...

26.01.2025 7

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GCC leading ethical AI framework for global innovation

GCC leading ethical AI framework for global innovation

Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force across various sectors, promising unprecedented efficiencies, fostering innovation,...

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Starmer’s path to rebuilding Britain through EU engagement

Starmer’s path to rebuilding Britain through EU engagement

It was striking to hear Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk openly express his hope for a “Breturn,” or a British return to the EU, after his...

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China hopes to avoid trade war with US amid positive signals

China hopes to avoid trade war with US amid positive signals

As tensions simmer in the global economic arena, China appears cautiously optimistic about averting an all-out trade war with the United States. This...

23.01.2025 7

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UK and EU prepare for post Brexit partnership reset

UK and EU prepare for post Brexit partnership reset

Since 2020, Europe has been gripped by crises that have reshaped its political, economic, and security landscape. From a once-in-a-century pandemic to...

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Olaf Scholz hopes for Ukraine conflict resolution by 2025

Olaf Scholz hopes for Ukraine conflict resolution by 2025

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has expressed hope for an end to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine by 2025. However, he acknowledged the...

22.01.2025 7

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India rethinks energy strategy amid US sanctions on Russia

India rethinks energy strategy amid US sanctions on Russia

“When the well’s dry, we know the worth of water,” Benjamin Franklin once observed. In the 21st century, the essence of this proverb finds a...

21.01.2025 7

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Netanyahu warns ceasefire may collapse amid Hamas delays

Netanyahu warns ceasefire may collapse amid Hamas delays

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a stark warning that he may call off a crucial ceasefire agreement with Hamas if the Palestinian...

21.01.2025 9

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Putin highlights landmark agreement between Russia and Iran

Putin highlights landmark agreement between Russia and Iran

The relationship between Russia and Iran has reached a new milestone with the announcement of a landmark Comprehensive Strategic Partnership...

20.01.2025 8

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Maximizing the potential of the AI revolution

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly generative AI, has sparked a spirited debate among economists and technologists...

18.01.2025 5

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UK announces 100 year partnership with Ukraine

The United Kingdom has announced plans to formalize a 100-year partnership with Ukraine, marking a significant step in its continued support for the...

18.01.2025 7

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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...

15.01.2025 10

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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 the...

14.01.2025 10

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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...

13.01.2025 6

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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...

12.01.2025 10

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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...

11.01.2025 5

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Zelensky accuses US firms of corruption amid missing Ukraine aid

In a bombshell revelation, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused American corporations and lobbying practices of siphoning away military...

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US warns China of serious consequences for supporting Russia’s war

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has issued a stern warning to Chinese companies, cautioning them against providing material support to Russia in...

09.01.2025 8

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German democracy faces crisis from East-West interference

As Germany enters 2025, its political landscape appears increasingly fraught with dangers not seen since the rise of extremism in the 1930s. The...

08.01.2025 8

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Eroding citizenship fuels radical ideologies and endangers America’s national security

The New Year’s Day terror attacks remind us of the grave consequences of weakening the concept of American citizenship. When American citizen and...

07.01.2025 5

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China 2025 confidence, challenges and global opportunities

As 2024 transitions into 2025, the Chinese people, under the leadership of President Xi Jinping, embark on a journey filled with challenges and...

06.01.2025 2

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The world has forgotten the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic

In December 2019, the world was ushering in a new year, unaware that a novel virus originating in Wuhan, China, would soon bring life to a...

05.01.2025 2

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Biden moves to block Trump’s energy agenda before exit

In a bold and contentious move, outgoing US President Joe Biden plans to invoke the 1953 Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to impose a permanent...

04.01.2025 10

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South Korea faces crisis as Yoon Suk Yeol resists arrest

South Korea is embroiled in a deepening political crisis as impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol continues to resist arrest over his controversial and...

03.01.2025 2

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South Korea in crisis as President Yoon faces arrest warrant deadline

South Korea is experiencing an unprecedented political crisis as investigators announced on January 1 their intention to execute an arrest warrant...

02.01.2025 2

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Blinken supports Venezuela opposition amid contested election results

The United States has intensified its support for Venezuela’s opposition by recognizing Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia as the legitimate president-elect....

01.01.2025 3

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Can Europe fund its defense and secure its future

Recent debates in Europe over defense capabilities have underscored a harsh reality: the continent is unprepared to defend itself without...

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UAE joins BRICS to shape a fairer global order

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has long been recognized as a rapidly developing nation with grand economic and political ambitions. Guided by a...

29.12.2024 7

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Drone attack on Vladikavkaz mall kills one injures another

In a dramatic escalation of hostilities, a drone explosion outside the Alania Mall in Vladikavkaz, the capital of North Ossetia in southern Russia,...

27.12.2024 3

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Impeached South Korean President defies summons escalating political crisis

South Korea’s political crisis escalated further on Christmas Day as suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol defied a summons to appear for questioning....

26.12.2024 5

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Romanian PM Ciolacu supports Trump Ukraine peace efforts

Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu has thrown his support behind US President-elect Donald Trump’s commitment to ending the Ukraine conflict,...

25.12.2024 6

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Putin holds surprise talks with Slovak PM Fico in Moscow

Russian President Vladimir Putin received Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico at the Kremlin on the evening of December 22, marking a significant and...

24.12.2024 3

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Germany struggles with tragedy and immigration debate after car attack

In the days leading up to Christmas, a tragic event shook Germany, leaving the nation in mourning and raising intense debates on immigration,...

23.12.2024 5

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Regional cooperation key to Türkiye’s Syria policy and stability

Syria remains a profoundly fragile state, grappling with a multitude of challenges that threaten its stability and future. In this volatile...

21.12.2024 8

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Georgia’s EU ambitions and growing ties with the Middle East

Georgia, a small nation straddling the line between Europe and Asia, has long found itself caught between competing geopolitical forces. Almost a...

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Jeff Bezos and Amazon pledge $1 million to Trump’s inaugural fund

In a move that has caught political and corporate circles by surprise, Amazon has announced a $1 million donation to President-elect Donald Trump’s...

15.12.2024 4

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NATO Chief urges ‘turbo-charged’ defense spending amid growing threats

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte issued a stark warning on December 12, urging member states to “turbo-charge” their defense spending and...

13.12.2024 2

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Enduring Indo-Russian partnership in defense and global cooperation

The relationship between Russia and India has not only withstood the test of time but also adapted to an ever-changing geopolitical landscape....

12.12.2024 4

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