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Trump’s long-delayed crackdown exposes the Muslim Brotherhood’s global network

Trump’s long-delayed crackdown exposes the Muslim Brotherhood’s global network

Donald Trump’s decision to initiate the process of banning the Muslim Brotherhood marks one of the most significant national-security shifts of...

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Credit Suisse faces Swiss charges as Mozambique ‘tuna bonds’ scandal resurfaces with global implications

The long-running saga of Mozambique’s catastrophic “tuna bonds” scandal has entered a new and decisive chapter. Swiss prosecutors announced on...

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India’s long-range attack drone program signals major leap toward defense self-reliance

India’s long-range attack drone program signals major leap toward defense self-reliance

India is accelerating its push toward defense indigenization with a bold new venture: the development of long-range attack drones powered entirely by...

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Europe’s space race turns military: ESA’s historic shift toward defense

Europe’s space race turns military: ESA’s historic shift toward defense

The European Space Agency (ESA), long regarded as one of the world’s premier civilian space institutions, is entering a new era-one defined by...

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Myanmar’s economic freefall deepens – Rohingyas may face starvation

Myanmar’s accelerating economic collapse is heightening fears of a humanitarian disaster for the Rohingya community in Rakhine State, where food...

28.11.2025 10

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Europe’s march into strategic delusion: How Brussels crafted a counter-plan for a war already lost

Europe’s march into strategic delusion: How Brussels crafted a counter-plan for a war already lost

There is a recurring truth about the political instincts of the post-Orwellian European Union: they rarely disappoint those expecting disaster....

27.11.2025 10

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Bosnia’s smuggling crackdown exposes expanding migrant networks along Balkan route

Bosnia’s smuggling crackdown exposes expanding migrant networks along Balkan route

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s security forces have intensified their campaign against migrant-smuggling operations after a coordinated set of raids in...

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Beijing and Tokyo clash over UN ‘enemy state’ clause as tensions flare over Taiwan and historical memory

A new diplomatic storm has erupted between China and Japan, reigniting long-standing disputes rooted in World War II history, territorial rivalry, and...

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Leaked emails expose Russian-linked legal operations inside Ukraine

A newly uncovered trove of leaked emails has exposed a covert Kremlin-backed legal aid operation functioning inside Ukraine, revealing how Russia...

23.11.2025 10

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Myanmar’s junta launches sweeping raid on Thai-border scam hubs as global pressure mounts

Myanmar’s junta launches sweeping raid on Thai-border scam hubs as global pressure mounts

Myanmar’s military authorities have intensified their campaign against sprawling cyber-fraud networks operating along the country’s porous...

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Lithuania confronts a new smuggling frontier: The battle against Belarusian balloon networks

Lithuania confronts a new smuggling frontier: The battle against Belarusian balloon networks

Lithuania is facing an unusual yet increasingly disruptive security challenge: a surge of cigarette smuggling operations carried out not by trucks or...

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India reasserts ‘zero tolerance’ on terrorism as SCO meeting highlights geopolitical shifts

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has delivered one of his strongest messages yet on global counterterrorism efforts, urging the...

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Gen-Z protest wave reaches Mexico as youth lead revolt against corruption and cartel violence

Gen-Z protest wave reaches Mexico as youth lead revolt against corruption and cartel violence

Mexico has been shaken by a powerful new wave of anti-corruption protests, overwhelmingly driven by young people and sparked by the early November...

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Global climate summit warns world to act as time rapidly runs out

Global climate summit warns world to act as time rapidly runs out

As nearly 50,000 delegates representing more than 190 countries descended on the Brazilian city of Belem earlier this week for COP30, the mood was...

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US designates European Antifa groups terrorist organizations in major crackdown

US designates European Antifa groups terrorist organizations in major crackdown

In a move that marks one of the most aggressive international counterterrorism steps taken against far-left militant groups, the US State Department...

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Europol’s operation endgame strikes global cybercrime networks behind massive data theft

Europol has announced a major breakthrough in the global fight against cybercrime, revealing on November 13 that it successfully dismantled three of...

15.11.2025 10

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Red Fort Metro Station blast triggers panic amid wider security concerns in India

A sudden and deadly explosion near Gate No. 1 of Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station on the evening of November 10 plunged the Indian capital into chaos,...

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Clearing the ‘mess’ in Russia–US relations under Trump’s new term

As the United States and Russia cautiously step back into diplomatic engagement, both sides appear aware of a sobering reality: the damage inflicted...

10.11.2025 10

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Peace with Morocco will expose Algeria’s fragile regime, not stabilize it

North Africa is approaching a geopolitical turning point unlike anything the region has witnessed in half a century. For decades, a cold, grinding...

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Lebanon’s historic chance to reclaim sovereignty through peace with Israel

For over four decades, Lebanon has lived under the shadow of proxy wars, external manipulation, and internal fragmentation. The turning points that...

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India emerges stronger as strategic defense ties with Israel deepen

India has taken a decisive step toward cementing its status as a global military and technological power by signing a landmark defense cooperation...

06.11.2025 10

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Europe’s hidden cocaine crisis: Why drug gangs are burying their profits underground

In the quiet town of Coria del Río, on the tranquil banks of Spain’s Guadalquivir River, the morning calm was shattered one December dawn by the...

06.11.2025 10

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Taliban’s shadow: Why Pakistan and Afghanistan remain trapped in a perpetual war

Ceasefire talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan, mediated by Türkiye and Qatar, may offer temporary calm, but the deep historical mistrust, ethnic...

03.11.2025 10

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Tulsi Gabbard declares end of US ‘regime change’ era under Trump – critics remain skeptical

US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard made waves this weekend by asserting that Washington’s decades-long foreign policy of “regime change” has...

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Colombia’s break with Washington exposes US fears of China’s rising influence

Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s fiery rhetoric at international forums and his bold policy shifts have placed Bogotá at the center of a...

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Militia kidnaps healthcare workers in Sudan as Darfur’s humanitarian crisis deepens

A new wave of violence and lawlessness has gripped Sudan’s Darfur region after six healthcare workers were abducted in Al-Fashir by the paramilitary...

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US and China edge toward trade thaw as Trump weighs dropping 100% tariff threat

In a surprising turn of events that could reshape global economic dynamics, the United States and China have agreed on a preliminary trade deal...

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Realpolitik redefined: Russia’s pragmatic recalibration in the Arab World

Vladimir Putin’s red-carpet welcome for Syria’s interim President Ahmad Al-Sharaa last week was more than just a diplomatic gesture – it was a...

28.10.2025 10

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Rohingya crisis escalates into regional emergency threatening Bay of Bengal stability

For years, the Rohingya crisis was seen as a sorrow confined within Myanmar’s troubled borders – a humanitarian disaster to be managed through...

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Colonial legacies and cultural resistance fuel Africa’s rising anti-gay laws

As of mid-2025, roughly 31 of Africa’s 54 nations still criminalize same-sex relationships. The latest addition to that list is Burkina Faso, which...

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Sudanese refugees in Uganda find safety opportunity and hope amid war’s turmoil

Uganda has long stood as one of Africa’s most open and compassionate hosts for refugees, a distinction that has gained renewed significance amid the...

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Authoritarian reach expands as UN warns of rising transnational repression against human rights activists

The United Nations’ latest annual report on reprisals has exposed a chilling trend: the growing sophistication and global spread of targeted...

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Inside the Netherland’s data black market fueling explosions and organized crime violence

In recent years, the Netherlands – long known for its progressive policies, efficient governance, and secure digital infrastructure – has found...

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South Africa’s G20 presidency turns solidarity into global food security

When South Africa assumed the presidency of the G20 last December, it selected a theme that resonated deeply with the current state of global affairs:...

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Corruption and political paralysis push South Sudan toward renewed conflict

South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation, is once again standing on the precipice of chaos. A damning new report by The Sentry, an investigative...

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Russia targets exiled opposition leaders as FSB accuses Khodorkovsky of coup plot

Russia’s internal security agency, the Federal Security Service (FSB), has launched a sweeping criminal investigation against prominent exiled...

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How the Iran nuclear deal collapsed and revived fears of a regional confrontation

When the E3 – the United Kingdom, France, and Germany – notified the United Nations in late August that Iran was in breach of its obligations...

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China draws a red line: Beijing warns Washington against tariff escalation

Recently a spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Commerce delivered one of Beijing’s clearest messages yet regarding US trade policy: “Willful...

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Beijing warns of strong retaliation as US escalates tariff threats against China

Tensions between Washington and Beijing have reignited as China’s Ministry of Commerce issued a stern warning against the United States’ latest...

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US ‘war on drugs’ in Venezuela: A regime change operation disguised as counter-narcotics

The United States’ so-called “war on drugs” in Latin America has long been criticized as a geopolitical instrument rather than a genuine effort...

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Ukraine accused of aiding militants in Africa: Moscow alleges covert operations and arms diversion

Russia has accused Ukraine of exporting conflict and chaos beyond Europe’s borders, alleging that Kiev is providing military support-including...

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Europe’s medical oversight crisis: Banned doctors still treating patients across borders

A shocking investigation by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), Norway’s VG, and The Times of London has revealed a...

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Israel accepts Trump’s prisoner swap proposal with Hamas amid fragile ceasefire talks

In a stunning turn of events, Israel announced on September 4 that it is ready to move forward with a prisoner swap deal with Hamas, based on US...

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Digital ID cards threaten privacy and freedom in the United Kingdom

The UK government has once again revived discussions around the creation of digital identification cards, framing the move as a necessary...

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Europe confronts harsh reality as Ukraine allies face relentless attacks

When US President Donald Trump declared after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the UN General Assembly that a “total return of land...

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US puts South Africa on human trafficking watch list as tensions with Pretoria deepen

The United States has placed South Africa on its human trafficking watch list, accusing the government in Pretoria of failing to demonstrate...

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Pentagon pushes missile production amid rising China conflict fears

The United States is accelerating its preparations for a potential conflict with China by pressing major defense contractors to ramp up missile...

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Hungary and Ukraine’s diplomatic rift deepens as EU faces pressure over war support

Tensions between Hungary and Ukraine have once again flared into open confrontation after a heated exchange of accusations between senior officials....

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Big powers must reform or humanity will keep suffering endlessly

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York has once again placed the spotlight on the failures of the international system to prevent...

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Zelensky’s promise to step down highlights Ukraine’s mounting crisis of legitimacy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has indicated he is prepared to leave office once hostilities with Russia come to a halt. Speaking in an...

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