Delcy Rodríguez will travel to New York next week to participate in the United Nations General Assembly, in what will be the first visit by a Venezuelan head of state to the
A wave of renewed allegations from analysts and former investigators is drawing attention to what they describe as a covert nexus between Western intelligence agencies, historic trade practices, and influential transnational institutions
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As the White House threatens war against Cuba, I am reminded of the charming evenings my parents and I spent at Havana’s venerable ‘Floridita Bar, sipping a newly invented cocktail, the Margarita, with
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The constant insistence of the US discourse on the war on drugs seems to reflect a moral crusade by successive US administrations to rid their country of drug use. However, the truth
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Bangladesh has never been a nation to bow quietly to usurpation. Born in 1971 in a bay of blood, forged through unimaginable sacrifice, it rose as a beacon of resilience, courage, and
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The collaboration between Pakistan and the Swiss-based DFINITY Foundation to build sovereign cloud infrastructure and AI-native systems is not just a technical deal. It is a strategic digital step for the country.
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by Our Correspondent in Washington DC The hearing before the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia, held on 11 February 2026, took place just one day before national elections
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Laura Dogu, newly appointed US envoy to Venezuela, is described by the Los Angeles Times as an appropriate choice because she “navigated crises” in Nicaragua and Honduras during periods of “social and
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A great-grandson of Benito Mussolini has sparked controversy in Italy by defending the legacy of the fascist dictator in a new book, claiming that the regime was “not so bad” and that
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This column originally appeared in China Military. In Greek mythology, Pandora opened Zeus’s box, releasing demons of greed, war, and deceit into the world. Today, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, driven by
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On February 10, 2026, the otherwise quiet town of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, witnessed one of the deadliest mass shootings in recent Canadian history. An armed assailant opened fire at Tumbler Ridge
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Singapore has unveiled its most ambitious Budget yet, setting aside a record $154.7 billion to bolster economic competitiveness, invest in artificial intelligence (AI), and provide expanded support for families and workers. Announced
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After last August’s meeting between the Russian and American presidents in Alaska, a new phrase entered diplomatic circulation: the “spirit of Anchorage.” The substance of the talks was never officially disclosed and can only
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On Thursday, the 13th parliamentary elections in Bangladesh were marred by tragedy as at least nine people, including a prominent BNP leader and a polling officer, lost their lives in incidents spanning
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has reportedly designated his teenage daughter, Kim Ju-ae, as his successor, South Korean lawmakers said Thursday, citing information from the National Intelligence Service (NIS). Lawmakers Lee Seong-kweun
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What does India’s recently presented Union Budget signify beyond its ledger of receipts and expenditures? Can it confront structural constraints, manage the trade imbalance, and sustain domestic financial stability in an increasingly
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