The arrangements span Africa and Latin America and have already resulted in deportations to countries with which many migrants have no previous connection. Early agreements included flights to Costa Rica carrying migrants
by Our Correspondent in Canberra The recently promulgated Action Plan for Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) 2025-2030 between the Cook Islands and China has engendered considerable discourse in diplomatic and media circles, particularly
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor The war in Ukraine is no longer just a conflict over borders or ideology. It has turned into a bloody, high-stakes battle over control of resources that
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by Our Correspondent in Colombo Oh, what an exquisite irony unfolds before us! In the grand theatre of Sri Lankan democracy, where elected representatives are presumably the protagonists, a new figure has
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U.S. President Donald Trump is considering imposing 25% tariffs—or higher—on imports of cars, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors as part of an escalating trade war, Financial Times (FT) reports. Speaking on Tuesday, Trump indicated
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BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has canceled meetings with companies engaged in shareholder battles following new guidance from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Financial Times (FT) reports. The
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In a landmark case that has stirred conversation about consumer rights and time management, a Bangalore man has successfully won a legal battle against PVR INOX, India’s largest cinema chain, for allegedly
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When three strangers dressed in black arrived at the edge of a private property in Frostburg, Maryland, the landowner grew uneasy. Their request to camp on the property for a month, coupled
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China’s holdings of US Treasury bonds have fallen to their lowest level since 2009, as Beijing continues to diversify its foreign reserves and shift assets into lower-profile accounts. According to data published
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The head of the British Army, General Sir Roly Walker, has expressed his disgust at widespread reports of sexual abuse and harassment within the ranks, following harrowing testimonies from over 1,000 women
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Mira Murati, the former Chief Technology Officer at OpenAI, has officially launched a new artificial intelligence start-up aimed at democratizing the understanding and capabilities of AI technology. The company, named Thinking Machines
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Silver Lake, a prominent US private equity group, is in negotiations to acquire a majority stake in Intel’s Altera unit, marking a significant move as the chipmaker seeks to offload non-core assets
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In recent months, Israeli military aircraft have been spotted landing at a major UK air base, raising concerns about the possible transfer of arms amid growing international scrutiny. DeclassifiedUK has uncovered details
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Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has expressed optimism that ongoing negotiations between the US and Russia could mark the end of sanctions. In a video statement, he noted that a “new reality”
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As the global semiconductor race intensifies, Africa’s vast rare earth reserves are emerging as a key battleground between the US and China. These 17 critical minerals power everything from electronics to military
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Since his election in 2019, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has struggled to deliver on his promises, particularly ending the war in Donbass. Despite initial attempts at peace, nationalist protests and geopolitical tensions
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