Betel nut chewing, a practice that has persisted in China for approximately 2,000 years, has evolved from an exotic southern tribute presented to imperial rulers into a widespread habit consumed by millions
As Greenland’s independence movement gains momentum, the world watches to see which path the Arctic island will take. The recent victory of independence gradualists has fueled speculation over three possible outcomes: full
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Response: The following story published on March 16, we stated that Hansjörg Wyss’s money “has helped elect prominent Democrats, including Senators Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff in Georgia, Governors Gavin Newsom (California)
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The United States has declared South Africa’s ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, persona non grata, effectively expelling him from the country after he criticized President Donald Trump in an online lecture. Secretary of State
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Saudi Arabia is cutting back on the billions spent on outside consultants, signaling a shift from the free-spending era that fueled a consulting boom across the kingdom’s ambitious megaprojects. Once a goldmine
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by Durga Velayutham A government emboldened by an overwhelming majority—nay, a supermajority—has now exhumed the controversial Batalanda Commission Report, a document long buried in the annals of political history, only to be
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Somalia and Somaliland have denied holding any discussions with the United States or Israel regarding the resettlement of Palestinians from Gaza, with Somalia firmly rejecting any such proposal. Somalia’s Foreign Minister Ahmed
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A NASA-led study has revealed that global sea levels rose at a higher-than-expected rate in 2024, continuing a troubling trend of rapid acceleration over the past three decades. The average rise last
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The price of gold has soared beyond $3,000 an ounce for the first time in history, as escalating trade tensions and growing economic uncertainty drive investors toward the precious metal. Gold’s historic
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What began as a grassroots protest movement against Elon Musk and his influence over American politics has escalated into a wave of violent attacks targeting Tesla showrooms, charging stations, and even individual
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A controversial plan to extend Japan’s high-speed bullet train network beneath the historic city of Kyoto has sparked fierce opposition from the region’s Buddhist temples, who warn that the project threatens the
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Armenia and Azerbaijan have reached a significant breakthrough in their long-running peace negotiations, agreeing on the language of a historic agreement that could officially end decades of hostilities. The announcement, which signals
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Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison saw its shares plummet more than 6% on Friday after China strongly criticized its $22.8 billion deal with US asset manager BlackRock for the sale of its
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Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, in an interview with the Financial Times (FT), offered a candid and sharp take on the shifting global order, India’s evolving foreign policy, and its complex
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) has ignited fresh controversy by issuing an arrest warrant for former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, accusing him of crimes committed between November 1, 2011, and March 16,
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Once a small but strategic British colony, Heligoland played a crucial role in European geopolitics before being forever altered by one of history’s most powerful explosions. Britain controlled the 1-square-mile island from
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