A series of attacks, attempted operations and counterterrorism raids across Iraq, Syria and Jordan has raised renewed concerns about the activities of Islamic State (ISIS) sleeper cells, with security authorities confronting an
Global markets tumbled as the US dollar soared, driven by the President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. The US dollar index gained 1.1% to 109.6, triggering sharp declines
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As many of you know, I usually write a newsletter only once a month. This is an exception. My last one, distributed on January 20 and titled “AI, Musk, and Oligarchy,” was
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Satellite images and reports from local officials suggest that Israel’s military presence in Syria, initially described as temporary, is becoming increasingly permanent. In the wake of the collapse of President Bashar al-Assad’s
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In her eight years as president of Taiwan, Tsai Ing-wen led the island nation through an era of growing threats and geopolitical challenges, all while reinforcing Taiwan’s democratic values and strengthening its
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The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) experienced a significant disruption this weekend, with its official website going offline and its X account disappearing. The outages follow President Donald Trump’s executive order
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India’s angry protest last week about an incident in Palk Bay where a confrontation between the Sri Lanka Navy and an Indian fishing craft resulted in, according to the SLN, of an
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The Great White Father in Washington has spoken. Let mere mortals hark and obey. Gaza is a ‘mess’ said President Trump and must be ‘cleaned up.’ 2.1 million human refuse are befouling this
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In any free society, the press is not just an institution—it is the frontline defense against oppression. It shines light where those in power prefer darkness, it amplifies voices that tyrants seek
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The recent controversy over renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, a decision pushed by former U.S. President Donald Trump, raises questions about the political power behind the maps
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Elon Musk’s loyal team members have quietly infiltrated the General Services Administration (GSA), a critical government agency overseeing federal offices and technology, raising alarms over potential conflicts of interest and security risks.
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Myanmar’s military has intensified its attacks on civilians to unprecedented levels in the past year, resulting in the highest civilian death toll since the military coup four years ago, according to a
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The human rights crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to worsen as fighting intensifies between the Congolese army and the Rwandan-backed M23 armed group. According to the
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Nicaragua’s National Assembly, under the control of President Daniel Ortega’s ruling Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN), ratified a controversial constitutional amendment on Thursday that significantly strengthens the president’s grip on power. The
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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor from India has responded to former US President Donald Trump’s recent threats regarding the potential de-dollarisation efforts of BRICS nations. In an interview, Tharoor, a prominent leader of
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The fresh offensive by the M23 rebels and Rwanda forces in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) coincides with the first anniversary of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the European Union
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