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Kenya–China zero-tariff deal signals a strategic shift in Africa’s global trade alignment

Kenya’s newly signed preliminary bilateral trade agreement with China, granting zero-duty market access to 98.2 percent of Kenyan exports, marks...

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How legal obstruction threatens Rohingya genocide accountability

How legal obstruction threatens Rohingya genocide accountability

The latest hearings in the Rohingya genocide case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) did not unfold as many observers of international...

05.02.2026 1

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India–EU free trade agreement: Strategic convergence in the shadow of American uncertainty

When European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen declared in New Delhi, “We did it, we delivered the mother of all deals,” her exuberance...

04.02.2026 1

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Lobbying firm accused of monetizing political access through high-priced sponsorship packages

Lobbying firm accused of monetizing political access through high-priced sponsorship packages

A London-based lobbying firm closely associated with the Labour Party is facing mounting scrutiny after details emerged suggesting it is offering...

03.02.2026 1

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Russia and the UAE: A pragmatic partnership in a fragmenting world

In an era marked by geopolitical fragmentation, weakening institutions, and growing distrust between major powers, durable partnerships are becoming...

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German prosecutors raid Deutsche Bank offices over suspected money laundering probe

German prosecutors raid Deutsche Bank offices over suspected money laundering probe

German prosecutors’ latest raid on Deutsche Bank offices has once again placed Germany’s largest lender under an uncomfortable spotlight, reviving...

31.01.2026 1

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Europe’s top rights court says Azerbaijan prosecuted journalist to silence critical reporting

Europe’s top rights court says Azerbaijan prosecuted journalist to silence critical reporting

Europe’s highest human rights tribunal has ruled that Azerbaijan deliberately misused its criminal justice system to silence one of the country’s...

29.01.2026 2

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Germany demands apology from Trump over Afghanistan remarks

Germany demands apology from Trump over Afghanistan remarks

Tensions have emerged between Germany and the United States following comments made by US President Donald Trump that were widely perceived by NATO...

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Trump’s second presidency and the return of global turbulence

If the world manages to navigate the coming decade without catastrophic collapse, historians may look back on the second Trump administration with a...

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Lebanon when the rule of law falls: From state to open arena

Nothing is more dangerous to a state than a temporary economic crisis-except the moment when the rule of law ceases to function as a binding authority...

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The path to integrating the Syrian democratic forces into the Syrian state

The question of integrating the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) into the Syrian state has moved from a distant possibility to an immediate strategic...

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A fragile presidency in an unstable world: Lebanon at the crossroads of regional and global upheaval

One year into the term of Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Lebanon finds itself navigating one of the most fragile and contradictory moments in its...

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India pushes BRICS digital currency linkage to redefine global payments

India’s central bank is exploring a significant shift in how cross-border payments could function within the BRICS bloc, signaling a broader...

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Turkey expands online censorship by blocking corruption-related reporting on independent news site

Turkish authorities have once again drawn attention to the country’s tightening controls over digital media by blocking access to dozens of...

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Lebanon’s cautious return to reason amid Hezbollah’s enduring shadow

More than a year after a fragile ceasefire halted large-scale hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, Lebanon finds itself in an unfamiliar...

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Cyprus rocked by political scandal as first lady and presidential aide resign over leaked video

Cyprus has been plunged into political turmoil following the resignation of the country’s first lady and a senior presidential aide after the...

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Libya’s killing fields and the hidden cost of Europe’s migration deterrence

Libya has ceased to function as a mere corridor between Africa and Europe. It is no longer simply a place migrants pass through on their way north....

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Nationwide protests shake Iran as economic crisis and state crackdown claim dozens of lives

Iran is witnessing one of its most intense waves of unrest in years, as nationwide anti-government protests fueled by deepening economic hardship have...

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Middle East state fragmentation threatens regional stability and global security

The Middle East has long been a region defined by complexity, fragility, and geopolitical competition. Recent events, however, have underscored a...

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Elite Portuguese prosecutors probe Kevin Spacey film producer linked to alleged global crypto fraud

Portugal’s most powerful investigative prosecutors have taken over a money laundering probe involving a Ukrainian film producer tied to an alleged...

09.01.2026 20

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The battle for consciousness in the Arab world’s digital age: Power, narrative, and intellectual sovereignty

In the digital age, consciousness is no longer merely a philosophical or cultural concept; it has become a strategic asset. In the Arab world, the...

06.01.2026 20

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North Africa’s fragile growth tests the continent’s future

North Africa enters 2026 carrying a paradox that is increasingly difficult to ignore. On the surface, the region appears relatively stable compared...

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New year as a time for unity, hospitality, and hope in the MENA region

As 2025 gave way to 2026, millions of people across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and the wider Arab world marked the transition into...

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Ten years on Brexit’s economic and political costs still haunt Britain

In 2026, the United Kingdom will quietly pass a milestone that few of its political architects once imagined would be marked by such widespread...

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Can Lebanon function better without a state? Rethinking governance after collapse

For more than six years, Lebanon has lived through what would normally be considered an impossible experiment: a society operating with a hollowed-out...

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Lavrov blames EU for blocking Ukraine peace, signals cautious reset with Washington

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused the European Union of emerging as the primary obstacle to a peaceful settlement of the Ukraine...

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Myanmar’s junta election falters amid war, low turnout, and global rejection

Myanmar’s military junta has pushed ahead with the first phase of its long-promised general election, closing the initial round on December 28 amid...

29.12.2025 20

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Britons are getting poorer: Why the UK is slipping behind its peers

Britain’s long-running cost-of-living crisis is no longer a temporary shock but a structural decline, according to a stark new forecast from the...

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Hezbollah obeys Israel but defies Lebanon’s sovereignty and people

The recent confirmation that Hezbollah is no longer present south of the Litani River marks a pivotal moment in Lebanon’s long and painful struggle...

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US pressure on Venezuela and the return of a dangerous hemisphere doctrine

The United States’ escalating actions against Venezuela have triggered growing alarm across the international community, not only because of their...

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How will 2025 be remembered in the Middle East? A year many will want to forget

History is rarely kind to years marked by unrestrained violence, political cynicism, and international hypocrisy. In the Middle East, 2025 is already...

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Russia seeks to deepen strategic footprint in Africa, Lavrov says cooperation has ‘huge potential’

Russia is positioning Africa as a central pillar of its evolving foreign policy, with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov declaring that...

22.12.2025 10

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Gulf emerges as cornerstone of Trump’s new National Security Strategy

The Trump administration’s newly released National Security Strategy marks a decisive break from the assumptions that have guided US foreign policy...

21.12.2025 10

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Diaspora voting and the fracture at the heart of Lebanon’s political system

The recent boycott of Lebanon’s parliamentary plenary session by the Lebanese Forces and the Kataeb Party is far more than another episode of...

20.12.2025 8

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EU summit exposes deep divisions over plan to use Russian assets for Ukraine

European Union leaders gathered in Brussels this week under the shadow of one of the most contentious financial and legal debates the bloc has faced...

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US–South Africa diplomatic tensions escalate after refugee processing raid in Johannesburg

A diplomatic dispute between Washington and Pretoria has intensified after South African authorities raided a facility in Johannesburg involved in...

19.12.2025 20

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Italy and GCC forge mediterranean partnership for trade, energy, and connectivity

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s participation in the recent Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit in Bahrain marked more than a diplomatic...

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Deadly shooting at Hanukkah celebration shocks Sydney, leaves twelve dead

Sydney was plunged into shock and mourning on the evening of December 14 after a mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach left at least...

15.12.2025 10

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Democrats release new Epstein estate photos, reigniting political and transparency battles

US House Democrats have released approximately 100 previously unseen photographs obtained from the estate of the late financier and convicted sex...

14.12.2025 20

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Italy’s new battle to free children and mothers from mafia control

For decades, Italy’s sprawling criminal syndicates – from Sicily’s Cosa Nostra to Calabria’s ’Ndrangheta – have survived not just through...

12.12.2025 10

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Trump’s high-stakes gamble: How Ahmad Al-Sharaa became Washington’s most unexpected partner

When US President Donald Trump traveled to the Middle East in May, few expected the trip to produce a diplomatic turning point between Washington and...

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GCC redefines regional security amid a transforming Middle East

The final communique of the 46th Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit, held in Bahrain’s capital Manama on December 3, stands as one of the most...

10.12.2025 10

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Sudan’s uneven reconstruction risks becoming its next major conflict zone

Sudan’s war has not ended, yet the country is already rebuilding. Amid active frontlines, mass displacement, and a humanitarian collapse,...

09.12.2025 10

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Putin’s India visit: The strategic reset behind the top 10 expected deals

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two-day visit to India on December 4, 2025, marks one of the most consequential diplomatic engagements between...

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Greece’s trial of humanitarian workers exposes deepening criminalization of solidarity in Europe

When 24 humanitarian workers appear before the Mytilene Court of Appeals on December 4, they will not simply be defending themselves against serious...

05.12.2025 10

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Georgia’s inquiry into BBC chemical agent allegations deepens political turmoil

Georgia’s political landscape has been jolted once again as authorities open a sweeping investigation into a BBC Eye report alleging that police...

03.12.2025 7

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Lebanese bank faces US civil suit amid lingering fallout from nation’s financial collapse

More than five years after Lebanon’s financial system imploded, the consequences continue to reverberate far beyond the country’s borders. What...

02.12.2025 9

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Labour’s budget reveals a government still trapped in short-termism

Labour’s latest autumn budget, delivered with much fanfare by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, may have seemed at first glance a careful balancing act of...

02.12.2025 10

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How sweeping sanctions missed a key business partner of a major Asian crime boss

When the United States and the United Kingdom jointly announced what they described as “sweeping sanctions” against the sprawling Prince Group...

30.11.2025 10

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Ukraine tightens the net: Sanctions 56 ships in crackdown on ‘stolen’ grain exports

Ukraine has launched one of its most assertive economic countermeasures yet against Russia’s wartime operations, unveiling a sweeping sanctions...

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