US President Donald Trump is preparing to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews outside Washington on Wednesday, in a break with six decades of protocol that signals the importance
A senior Israeli official, likely Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, recently briefed the Israeli press delegation who traveled to Washington in support of Netanyahu’s White House visit, regarding plans for Israel to build a domestic stealth fighter plane and an
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DER SPIEGEL’s reconstruction of the life of Abdul Ballout reveals how a Berlin-born German citizen, known to authorities long before the attack, progressed from local football pitches to violent Islamist extremism, exposing
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A succession of terrorist plots, arrests and deadly attacks across Europe has reignited scrutiny of the continent’s counterterrorism architecture, exposing the complex challenges posed by online radicalisation, youth recruitment and fragmented intelligence-sharing.
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President Daniel Noboa governs Ecuador with increasingly authoritarian methods. Elected in 2023 and reelected in 2025, he has concentrated power in the executive branch, clashed with the Constitutional Court, abused states of emergency,
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On July 24, 2026, Bangladesh President Mohammad Shahabuddin resigned from office after weeks of political uncertainty. Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad Bir Bikram accepted the resignation at 5:01 pm, making it effective immediately
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by Our Correspondent in New Delhi The morning after India’s education minister resigned, Arundhati Roy returned to Jantar Mantar, where, only days earlier, one of the most remarkable protest movements in recent
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China began establishing Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in foreign countries as part of its Belt and Road Initiative. When China launched these zones across Asia, Western media warned host countries that the
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A new road bridge linking Russia and North Korea has been delayed despite nearing completion, with analysts suggesting the crossing could significantly deepen bilateral cooperation. While Moscow and Pyongyang present the project
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The European Union has taken a significant step in expanding its strategic presence in the Indo-Pacific by strengthening security cooperation with the Philippines through a new maritime assistance package, reflecting Brussels’ growing
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Europe’s industrial strategy is entering a decisive phase as China’s rapidly expanding manufacturing capacity places mounting pressure on some of the continent’s most important industries. As explored in an in-depth analysis by
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The Trump administration is considering military action against Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), al-Qaeda’s affiliate in the Sahel, in what could mark a significant expansion of US counterterrorism operations in Africa. As
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Israel’s approaching parliamentary elections are emerging as a defining moment not only for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political future but also for the ideological direction of the country. As explored in an
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The funeral of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham evolved into more than a national farewell, becoming an extraordinary moment of diplomacy that briefly brought together some of the most consequential figures in global
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As competition between the United States and China accelerates in the race to develop advanced artificial intelligence, Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg has entered one of Washington’s most contentious technology debates with
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing increasing political pressure after a cabinet reshuffle triggered discontent within his own conservative ranks, raising fresh questions about his leadership at a time when his government
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