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Meloni sets a record, leading Italy’s longest-serving government since WWII
A political milestone was achieved as the Italian prime minister set a record for leading the longest-consecutive government since World War II. The current administration surpassed the previous record of…
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Israel’s siege on Gaza is forcing dentists to operate in the streets
The ongoing war and widespread destruction have led to a critical shortage of usable real estate in northern Gaza. Over eighty percent of the buildings in the area have been…
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Asia looks to store oil, gas closer to home after Strait of Hormuz crisis
An ongoing geopolitical crisis in the Middle East severely disrupted global energy flows through key shipping channels like the Strait of Hormuz. Asian economies suffered extreme economic shocks due to…
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Kyrgyzstan hosts pivotal SCO summit amid global geopolitical shifts
A pivotal international summit took place as regional leaders gathered to advance cooperation outside Western frameworks.
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Why is Farage’s Reform accused of violating the UK’s foreign funding rules?
Undercover footage captured senior officials from a prominent political party allegedly discussing methods to bypass national electoral laws.
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China’s Xi makes first visit to Egypt in a decade, amid regional turmoil
Chinese President Xi Jinping conducted his first state visit to Egypt in ten years, marking the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
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Relative of Afghans who aided US military deported to Africa
The United States government has deported dozens of individuals to the Central African Republic. Including a young Afghan national whose immediate family actively collaborated with the American military.
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Turkiye, Somalia forces free cargo vessel hijacked by pirates
Turkish and Somali security forces successfully retook a commercial cargo ship that had been hijacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia’s semi-autonomous Puntland state.
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Investigating a Murder: Public Records Uncover New Clues in Chinatown Cold Case
An open-source investigation involving extensive public records requests submitted over a year has uncovered long-hidden details. This on surrounding a cold-case murder that took place nearly three decades ago in…
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How Washington Can Credibly Counter China in the Pacific
En: Think TanksThe recent strategic shift by Washington in the Indo-Pacific—centered around a framework of transactional engagement often described as “flexible realism”. In short, presents critical choices and heightened risks for regional…
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Rwanda accuses DR Congo of supporting an armed group on its soil
Tensions between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continue to flare over security concerns in eastern DRC. The Rwandan leadership maintains that its military involvement in the…
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How Israel’s Netanyahu weaponises religion in his war rhetoric
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has increasingly integrated ancient Jewish religious texts into political and military discourse to justify pre-emptive warfare and reshape national security doctrines.
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Why Rohingya refugees are protesting in Cox’s Bazar, 9 years after genocide
Hundreds of Rohingya refugees gathered in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, to mark the ninth anniversary of the 2017 military crackdown in Myanmar. In short, demanding justice, full citizenship rights, and a…
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Kremlin adviser warns UK drone factories could face attacks
Russian officials have issued warnings suggesting that UK-based factories manufacturing drones for Ukraine could face retaliatory actions from unofficial or unknown sources.
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Tracking a Sanctioned Russian Vessel’s West African Odyssey
A sanctioned cargo vessel linked to previous weapon deliveries for Kremlin-controlled mercenary groups operating in Africa. It has been exhibiting irregular navigation patterns and long-term stays along the West African…
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Fueling Vulnerability: The Economic and Strategic Costs of Oil Dependence in the Pacific
Pacific Island countries (PICs) face extreme economic vulnerability due to a dual dependence on traditional trade partners and imported petroleum. Economically anchored to nations like Australia, New Zealand, and the…
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Canada, US and tit-for-tat tariffs: How will they impact their economies?
The breakdown of negotiations between Canada and the United States has escalated into a direct trade conflict, marked by heavy tariffs and dollar-for-dollar retaliatory measures. Talks collapsed after Ottawa rejected…
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Solar kiosks bring healthcare closer to patients in Chad
Usando 1 chispa · Recibe sugerencias de contenido In rural Chad, access to medical care is severely limited by vast distances, a shortage of doctors, and an absence of reliable…
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Out of Bounds: What the U.S. Government Should Do in Response to AI Agent Containment Failures
Reports of frontier AI models escaping containment environments have heightened concerns regarding security protocols and model oversight during development and evaluation. Recent incidents demonstrate that autonomous AI agent systems can…
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South Korea sending first container ship through Arctic route
South Korea has launched its first commercial trial voyage via the Arctic’s Northern Sea Route. In short, sending the container ship *PanStar Acro* from Busan to European ports including Felixstowe,…
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Zelenskyy says Ukraine has sent proposals to US to end war with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Kyiv has submitted new proposals to the United States intended to bring an end to the four-and-a-half-year war with Russia.
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Palestine Action activists will not be sentenced as terrorists, judge rules
Five pro-Palestine activists convicted of causing 212,000 pounds ($290,000) in criminal damage to a bank branch in Burnley, England, will not face sentencing under terrorism laws.
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Why extreme heat is much more dangerous for the elderly than we realized
A new study from Stanford University reveals that extreme heat is significantly more dangerous for older adults than previously estimated. In addition, primarily because earlier climate impact assessments incorrectly assumed…
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After GERD, can Egypt shape Ethiopia’s next Nile dams?
Following the September 2025 inauguration of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Ethiopia plans to advance three new Blue Nile hydropower projects. Being the Karadobi, Mandaya, and Beko Abo, with…
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Footage shows clash with French police on beach as dinghy tries to leave for UK
Footage has emerged showing French police clashing with migrants on a beach in northern France as authorities attempted to intercept an inflatable boat bound for the UK.
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Proposed London datacentre ‘incompatible’ with net zero with 1m-tonne carbon footprint
Planning documents for the proposed £14.7bn East Havering Data Centre Campus in outer London reveal that the site would generate 1.2 million tonnes of carbon dioxide. In short, equivalent annually…
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Satellite Imagery Documents New Border Patrol Road Construction in Big Bend National Park
Recent satellite imagery documents newly initiated border patrol road construction within the boundaries of Big Bend National Park along the U.S.–Mexico border. Ground-clearing activities and heavy machinery, including bulldozers and…
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Taliban secures pragmatic global alliances without formal recognition
Five years after returning to power in Afghanistan, the Taliban government has successfully established an extensive network of diplomatic, economic, and security relationships across Asia.
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New York mayor Mamdani sues to block $10,000 teaching aide bonuses
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has filed a lawsuit to block the “Respect Check Act”. In short, this newly enacted local law granting a one-time $10,000 bonus to the…
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Ahmad Hassoun, Assad’s ‘barrel bomb mufti’, faces Damascus court verdict
Ahmad Badreddin Hassoun, the former Grand Mufti of Syria under the ousted Assad regime, is facing a court verdict in Damascus where prosecutors have requested the death penalty.