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Stablecoins can transform the Global South by reimagining digital finance, trade, and development
Stablecoins are rapidly evolving into critical financial infrastructure for the Global South. In which populations hold two-thirds of the global supply to overcome currency volatility, high transaction costs, and limited…
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Prisión preventiva para el exgobernador de Guerrero Ángel Aguirre por la desaparición forzada de los 43 estudiantes de Ayotzinapa
Un juez federal determina que existen elementos para procesar al exgobernador El exgobernador de Guerrero Ángel Aguirre Rivero fue vinculado a proceso por su presunta responsabilidad en la desaparición forzada…
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David Crowley Wins Democratic Primary for Wisconsin Governor Over Progressive Francesca Hong
A Narrow Victory Exposes Ideological Divisions Within the Democratic Party Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley won the Democratic primary for Governor of Wisconsin by a margin of less than one…
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Global Economic Governance: Navigating the Thucydides and Kindleberger Traps
The Brookings article Global economic governance: Navigating the Thucydides and Kindleberger traps examines the challenges facing the global economic system. The authors focus on the growing rivalry between the United States and…
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Can the UN close the global AI gap?
A Growing Global AI Divide Artificial intelligence is developing unevenly across the world, creating a widening gap between technological powers and less-developed countries. Advanced semiconductors, computing infrastructure, and AI capabilities…
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Traditional Medicare Modernization: Key Options for Reform
The Brookings article Options for modernization of traditional Medicare examines possible changes to Traditional Medicare in the United States. The authors explain why the program may need to adapt to the needs…
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Colombia rechaza el apoyo de personal internacional de rescate para atender el terremoto.
Los ofrecimientos de ayuda internacional para atender el terremoto de magnitud 7,4 que golpeó Colombia el lunes permanecen, en gran medida, sin concretarse. El sismo ha dejado más de 200…
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Why Beijing struggles to win Indian hearts and minds despite diplomatic thaw
The Public Opinion Gap Though the relationship between the Chinese and Indian governments is thawing, Beijing still struggles to win over the Indian public. Chinese researchers argue that Beijing severely…
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Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes
The Verdict and Its Symbolism A Syrian court recently sentenced ousted President Bashar Assad to death in absentia. Furthermore, his brother Maher received the exact same sentence for murder, torture,…
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Contiguous US breaks its record for hottest month ever, NOAA says
The New Temperature Record The contiguous United States officially sizzled to its hottest month ever recorded last month. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), July averaged 76.89…
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Trump Orders Changes to Childhood Vaccine Schedule Despite Medical Opposition
The administration promotes a more spaced-out vaccination schedule amid a measles resurgence U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order promoting changes to federal recommendations for childhood vaccinations, including a…
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Detenidos en Chequia cuatro presuntos miembros del CJNG acusados de narcoterrorismo y tráfico de armas
Una operación internacional revela una red de tráfico de drogas y armamento entre Europa, México y Estados Unidos Cuatro ciudadanos mexicanos presuntamente vinculados al Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) fueron…
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Las Américas registran el mayor número de casos de sarampión en 22 años.
Las Américas atraviesan en 2026 su peor año de sarampión en más de dos décadas. Hasta el 18 de julio se habían confirmado 47.459 casos y 44 muertes, una cifra…
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Estados Unidos y México ofrecen ayuda a Colombia tras el terremoto
México y Estados Unidos responden ante la emergencia colombiana Tras el terremoto de magnitud 7,4 que sacudió Colombia el 10 de agosto de 2026 y que había dejado al menos…
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Un terremoto de magnitud 7,4 causa decenas de muertos y graves daños en Colombia
El sismo golpea el occidente del país Un terremoto de magnitud 7,4 sacudió el occidente de Colombia durante la mañana del 10 de agosto de 2026. El movimiento ocurrió a…
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Trump’s summer of tariffs means trade uncertainty is here to stay
The Trump administration’s latest tariffs suggest that uncertainty is becoming a permanent feature of US trade policy. During July, Washington repeatedly changed tariff structures while introducing new investigations, threats, and…
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Typhoon Dolphin causes flight chaos in China, with Shanghai set to enter danger zone
Widespread Flight Disruptions Typhoon Dolphin approached the eastern coast of China on Saturday. Consequently, this powerful storm severely disrupted hundreds of regional flights. For example, Shanghai Pudong International Airport delayed…
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An update on Europe’s Russia sanctions
The New European Sanctions The European Union officially announced its 21st package of Russia sanctions on July 23. These new energy-related measures include freezing the crude oil price cap at…
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Why China’s military is laser-focused on ‘disruptive’ technologies
The People’s Liberation Army is rapidly accelerating its pursuit of emerging disruptive technologies. Consequently, China aims to build a world-class military force by the end of 2049. Rather than matching…
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Trump claims China is fuelling resistance to AI data centres in the US
Allegations of Chinese Interference US President Donald Trump recently accused China of actively fueling nationwide resistance against AI data centers. During a California visit, Trump claimed that Beijing aggressively promotes…
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PLA scientists say submarine cables carrying 99% of global data could be ‘easy target’
The Vulnerability of Submarine Cables Chinese military researchers actively warn that underwater cables are increasingly vulnerable to low-cost drone attacks. Specifically, these critical cables carry 99 percent of all intercontinental…
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Europe Faces a Triple Crisis of War, Wildfires and Migration
Multiple Crises Are Reshaping Europe’s Security Landscape According to The New York Times, Europe is confronting an unprecedented convergence of challenges as the continent simultaneously struggles with the war in…
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Haidilao Expands into the Burger Market as China’s Hotpot Industry Slows
China’s Largest Hotpot Chain Seeks New Growth Opportunities China’s leading hotpot restaurant chain, Haidilao International Holding, is expanding into the highly competitive hamburger market as growth in its core hotpot…
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Seis sitios en grave riesgo se incorporan a la Lista del Patrimonio Mundial en Peligro de la UNESCO, tres de ellos por vía de urgencia.
El Comité del Patrimonio Mundial de la UNESCO incorporó seis nuevos sitios a la Lista del Patrimonio Mundial en Peligro, tres de ellos mediante un procedimiento de urgencia debido a…
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“Medios sin violencia” profundiza su trabajo para erradicar la violencia de género en las redacciones de América Latina.
Con el apoyo del Programa Internacional para el Desarrollo de la Comunicación (PIDC) de la UNESCO, la Asociación Civil Comunicación para la Igualdad inició una nueva fase del proyecto regional…
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Trump Renews Efforts to Restrict Birthright Citizenship in the United States
The administration launches a new attempt despite a recent Supreme Court ruling President Donald Trump has announced two new executive actions aimed at restricting birthright citizenship and limiting “birth tourism”…
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EV Boom Drives ASEAN Car Sales as Indonesia Leads Regional Growth
Electric Vehicles Accelerate Southeast Asia’s Automotive Market The rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is helping revive automobile sales across Southeast Asia, according to Nikkei Asia. Vehicle sales across major…
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La Fiscalía da un giro político al caso Ayotzinapa con la detención de Ángel Aguirre
La detención de un exgobernador reabre una de las investigaciones más importantes de México La Fiscalía General de la República (FGR) detuvo al exgobernador de Guerrero Ángel Aguirre Rivero, señalado…
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México y Perú restablecen relaciones diplomáticas tras cuatro años de tensiones
Ambos gobiernos buscan cerrar una etapa de enfrentamientos diplomáticos México y Perú acordaron restablecer sus relaciones diplomáticas después de aproximadamente cuatro años de tensiones derivadas de la crisis política peruana…
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Rethinking Water as a Frontline Security Risk
Water stress has evolved from an environmental and developmental issue into a primary frontline national security risk.