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Samantha Power, the former head of USAID, is under scrutiny after reports revealed that her wealth skyrocketed from $6.7 million to over $30 million between 2021 and 2025. Elon Musk has publicly
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The eightieth anniversary of the Yalta Conference, which laid the foundations for the international order after the Second World War, falls at a remarkable moment. Today that order is in crisis, and
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The global diamond industry is often seen as a domain of natural wonders, sparkling gems, and ancient traditions, yet Israel has managed to carve out an astonishingly prominent role in this glittering
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China has expressed deep regret over Panama’s decision to withdraw from the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), accusing the United States of using pressure and threats to influence Panama’s sovereign choices. Beijing
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The United Nations special rapporteur on torture, Dr. Alice Jill Edwards, has strongly criticized the British government for its continued treatment of prisoners serving Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences, warning that
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On February 8, Russia celebrates its Day of Science, reflecting on the remarkable contributions its scholars have made to global advancements. Russian science is a driving force in various fields, from space
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China and Thailand have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership and deepening their bilateral relationship through a forward-looking, people-centered vision. This commitment was formalized in a joint statement
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President Donald J. Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru reaffirmed the strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance in their first official meeting at the White House, committing to enhanced security and economic
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An alleged Russian spy broke down in tears as she told a UK court she was “manipulated” into a honeytrap plot that included plans to film pornography targeting an investigative journalist. Vanya
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ruled out any negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump, calling such discussions neither wise, nor prudent, nor dignified. His statement comes amid renewed tensions between
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The Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, met with Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today. The meeting
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The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has issued a powerful statement warning the government against reviewing the Attorney General’s (AG) decisions, stating that such political interference threatens the independence of the
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Huang Xuhua, the chief designer behind China’s first-generation nuclear submarines and a recipient of the prestigious Medal of the Republic, passed away on Thursday at the age of 99, according to an
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The House of Representatives impeached President Donald Trump on December 18, 2019, after a White House whistleblower went public with evidence that Trump abused his powers by withholding military aid to Ukraine
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China has appointed former ambassador to France, Lu Shaye, as its special representative for European affairs, signaling a shift toward a more assertive diplomatic approach with the European Union. Lu, known for
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