The European Union has so far failed to secure agreement on extending its sanctions against Russia, with a dispute over two Russian billionaires preventing the 27 member states from completing the required
Maritime choke-points are essential to global trade, acting as vital corridors for the movement of goods and energy resources. Their strategic positioning also makes them tools of geopolitical influence, often shaping the
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Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) chief and former President Mohamed Nasheed has categorically dismissed claims made in a recent Washington Post report alleging Indian involvement in a plot to impeach current Maldives President
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar marked the 20th anniversary of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) on Tuesday, reflecting on its transformation from a collaborative response to the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami to
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Gas prices in Europe have shot up to $536 per 1,000 cubic meters during ICE trading, the highest since November 27, 2023, amid expectations of halted Russian gas transit through Ukraine starting
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Lebanon’s rich cultural heritage has been devastated by Israel’s airstrikes during its ongoing conflict with Hizbollah, leaving experts and cultural preservation groups alarmed at the scale of destruction. According to a report
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Originally envisioned as South America’s answer to the Mississippi River, the Paraguay-Paraná waterway has become a critical artery for global commerce—and a new battleground in the fight against drug trafficking. Spanning 2,100
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In an interview with TASS, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov delved into the complex dynamics of the Ukraine conflict, the prospects for U.S.-Russia relations, and key flashpoints in the Middle East and
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According to the report by Financial Times, the Biden administration has unveiled a nearly $6 billion aid package to Ukraine, reinforcing its military and economic support ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration
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As Ukraine’s gas transit contract with Russia is set to expire, significant shifts are taking place in the global energy landscape. One of the most notable developments occurred on December 27, when
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According to the Financial Times, Marco Rubio, once a bitter adversary of Donald Trump, now stands on the precipice of one of the most influential roles in the incoming administration: Secretary of
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Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a formal apology on Saturday to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev for what he termed a “tragic incident” following the crash of an Azerbaijani airliner in Kazakhstan. The
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by Our Correspondent in Doha The ongoing war in Gaza has not only reignited tensions in the region but also cast a spotlight on a controversial Israeli project that could reshape global
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Former President Donald Trump has formally requested the US Supreme Court to delay a legislative deadline that mandates ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, to divest its American operations or face
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by Our Cultural Affairs Editor Somewhat moderate and well-balanced among the Western mainstream media spectrum, which often manipulates narratives to propagate its interests, Financial Times maintains a reputation for quality content. However,
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Singapore’s stock exchange (SGX) has reached its lowest number of listed companies in 20 years, signaling challenges for the city-state’s equity market despite its reputation as a financial hub. According to the
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