Germany’s response to the July 2026 attack in Berlin illustrates a gap between identifying a terrorism threat and taking effective preventive action, according to an analysis published in the latest issue of
The Chinese ambassador to Iran, Cong Peiwu, highlighted the promising prospects of cooperation between Iran and China within the BRICS framework, calling for stronger bilateral ties in both economic and multilateral spheres.
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Joanna Moncrieff, a professor of critical and social psychiatry at University College London and an NHS psychiatrist, has ignited a fervent debate within the medical community and beyond regarding the efficacy of
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The portrayal of female sexuality on screen has long struggled with balancing genuine exploration against the male gaze. As highlighted in The Financial Times’ review of Audrey Diwan’s reboot of Emmanuelle and
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Switzerland has extended an offer to facilitate a high-stakes meeting between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Swiss government expressed its readiness to host the summit, should
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The Russian Embassy in Colombo has expressed strong dissatisfaction over the inclusion of what it calls “anti-Russian” content in the ongoing World Press Photo Exhibition 2024 at Independence Square Arcade. Organized by
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In a significant development for regional defence cooperation, Indonesia has initiated formal discussions with India over the purchase of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles. A letter of intent from the Indonesian Ministry of
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For decades, monosodium glutamate (MSG) has been vilified, accused of causing everything from headaches to palpitations, and blamed for the infamous “Chinese Restaurant Syndrome” (CRS). However, recent reports, including an insightful piece
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Police forces in England and Wales recorded 717 reports of group-based child sexual offences in 2023, averaging nearly two incidents a day, according to figures shared by the Hydrant Programme, a national
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Oil prices have surged by 4.5% to reach a three-month high following new sanctions announced by the U.S. targeting Russian oil tankers and maritime insurance providers. This price rally has been fueled
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has confirmed that U.S. authorities, including the CIA, can access WhatsApp messages despite the platform’s robust end-to-end encryption. Speaking on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast on Friday, Zuckerberg
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has sparked controversy by claiming that billionaire financier George Soros represents a greater threat to global stability than tech mogul Elon Musk. Meloni made the comments during
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As the global demand for rare earths and critical minerals skyrockets, the geopolitical landscape is becoming increasingly shaped by the competition for these valuable resources. With an estimated $12 trillion worth of
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The price of uranium, a critical fuel for nuclear reactors, has surged to unprecedented levels as demand from artificial intelligence (AI) data centres and the ongoing geopolitical tensions stemming from the Ukraine
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In a fresh round of sanctions against Russia’s energy sector, the United States and the United Kingdom have blacklisted two prominent Indian companies, Skyhart Management Services Private Limited and Avision Shipping Services
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A South African court has ordered a legal inquiry into a law firm’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) following the discovery of fabricated case law citations in a high-profile appeal. The issue
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