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James Cameron Accused of “Stealing” Indigenous Actress’s Face for Avatar Franchise

May 8, 2026
Business

Oscar-winning director James Cameron and Disney are facing a lawsuit from actress Q’orianka Kilcher, who alleges that her facial likeness was “extracted, replicated and commercially deployed” in the creation of the Avatar

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Trump Reassures Lula: No U.S. Invasion Plan for Cuba

May 8, 2026
Cuba/World

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated on Thursday that U.S. President Donald Trump assured him during an extended bilateral meeting that the United States has no intention of invading Cuba.

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Beijing’s Playbook: Lessons from Ukraine and Iran Raise Stakes for Taiwan Strait

May 8, 2026
Business

Beijing’s evolving approach to conflict, increasingly focused on cognitive and digital domains alongside traditional military capabilities, has drawn concern from former US defense officials and analysts who say the implications extend far

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China’s J-35 Stealth Deal Signals New South Asian Air Power Race

May 8, 2026
Business

A year after a tense confrontation in which Pakistan’s air force relied heavily on Chinese-supplied aircraft and missile systems to repel a large-scale Indian air operation, Islamabad is now preparing for a

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How a Fake Disease Sparked Deadly Violence in Congo’s Rainforest Province

May 8, 2026
Defence/Diplomacy/Human Rights

In the rainforest-covered province of Tshopo in northeastern Congo, fear began with whispers. Late last year, villagers circulated alarming stories that a mysterious illness was causing men’s genitals to atrophy. Within days,

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The Layered Risks Behind HSBC’s Hidden Private Credit Hit

May 8, 2026
Diplomacy/Geopolitics

HSBC’s recent disclosure of a “fraud-related” charge linked to the collapse of Market Financial Solutions (MFS) has placed the bank at the centre of one of the most consequential private credit failures

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MI5’s hidden war: Chinese spy ring exposed at the heart of Britain’s state machine

May 8, 2026
Diplomacy/Geopolitics

Britain’s domestic security service MI5 has uncovered a covert Chinese-linked spy ring operating at the heart of the UK civil service, exposing what prosecutors described as a “shadow policing” operation that targeted

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Kalinga Indatissa: 40 Years in Law Without Haughtiness

May 8, 2026
Judiciary/Sri Lanka

In Shakespeare’s historical play Henry VI, Part 2, infamous Dick the Butcher uttered those words signifying the necessity of purging the legal fraternity before forming a tyranny. The legal profession, with all

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UK PM Starmer Faces Calls to Set Exit Plan as Leadership Coup Fears Explode

May 8, 2026
Editor's Choice/Geopolitics

Sir Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure from within his own party to set out a clear timeline for his departure from Downing Street, as senior Labour figures warn that catastrophic election

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CIA warns U.S. blockade may fail as Iran’s missile arsenal and economy refuse to break

May 8, 2026
Diplomacy/Geopolitics

A classified CIA analysis delivered to White House policymakers, as described by multiple individuals familiar with the document and reported in part by the Washington Post, concludes that Iran could endure the

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SriLankan Airlines Ex-CEO Found Dead Hours After Court Ordered Arrest

May 8, 2026
News/Sri Lanka

Former Chief Executive Officer of SriLankan Airlines, Kapila Chandrasena, was found dead under suspicious circumstances at a residence in Colpetty, according to Police. His death occurred just hours after the Colombo Magistrate’s

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When Poverty Makes You Sick: The Hidden Cost of Neglecting Youth Health

May 8, 2026
Columns/Diplomacy/Human Rights

In Peoria, Illinois, children living in federally subsidized housing have been getting sick in the very places meant to shelter them. An investigation by ProPublica documented that apartments at the city’s Taft Homes were

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Beyond CPEC: Instability Is Driving Gwadar’s Rise

May 8, 2026
China/Geopolitics/Pakistan/World

Reports that a Chinese company was “exiting” Gwadar spread rapidly online, but the claim collapsed almost as quickly as it emerged. The controversy surrounding Hangeng Trade Company involved temporary regulatory hurdles affecting

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India Regional Elections and the Growing Gen-Z Myth

May 8, 2026
Columns/Geopolitics

In India, over 123 million people voted in the four states of Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal (home to 290 million people) for their state assemblies. These are influential states:

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The Strait That Broke the Gulf

May 8, 2026
Geopolitics/World

The economies of the Persian Gulf are facing an unprecedented shock as the prolonged disruption of the Strait of Hormuz pushes some of the world’s largest oil-exporting nations toward financial crisis. Countries

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