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
When Ahmed al-Sharaa, the self-styled president of Syria, arrived in London on March 31, he was met with unprecedented fanfare. Once the target of a $10 million U.S. bounty for his leadership
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Since his arrival at the Pentagon in January last year, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has pursued a singular mission: transform the United States military from a disciplined, rule-bound institution into a
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It is no longer credible to treat Afghanistan’s terrorism problem as a purely internal Afghan matter. Since the Taliban returned to Kabul in August 2021, Afghanistan has increasingly functioned as a permissive
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Since the start of the military campaign against Iran on February 28, the skies above the country have been filled with fire and smoke, yet the most dangerous explosions may not be
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In India’s volatile electoral landscape, a new and troubling weapon has emerged: artificial intelligence deployed not merely for persuasion, but for polarisation. An investigation by Bellingcat has found that social media accounts
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A quiet war over information is unfolding in the United Arab Emirates, even as drones and missiles strike some of the country’s most critical infrastructure. Investigations by Bellingcat suggest that the official
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Trump is infamous for his cavalier disregard for the truth. So, we, in South Korea, should inspect his words and claims critically. In fact, many of the claims in his recent 1
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China’s political establishment has been shaken once again as President Xi Jinping expands his sweeping anti-corruption campaign, targeting another high-ranking member of the ruling Communist Party’s elite decision-making body. The investigation into
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On a bright Wednesday morning in Washington, Attorney General Pam Bondi walked alongside President Donald Trump down the sunlit steps of the White House, appearing relaxed and composed as the two prepared
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Japan’s ambitious plan to develop a next-generation fighter jet in partnership with Britain and Italy has taken a decisive step forward, as the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) awarded its first joint
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The war between the United States, Israel and Iran is increasingly being defined not only by strategic targets and military objectives, but by the complex and often obscured reality of civilian harm.
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France and Japan have taken a significant step toward deepening their strategic partnership, unveiling a wide-ranging set of agreements aimed at strengthening economic security, technological cooperation and defense ties in an increasingly
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According to the recent report, the outgoing Mossad Director David Barnea gave a pre-operation assessment to Israeli top leadership that high-grade offensive operations in Iran could potentially topple the regime. However, it
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In the midst of growing tensions between global powers and conflicts in different parts of the world, which pose a serious threat to global stability, Pakistan has proved to be a principled
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Certain elements of the social contract define the effectiveness of a particular government or regime. However, when the government fails to fulfill the essentials of the contract, the government and regime are
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