law is for losers. A newly minted War Department, deploying the most lethal killing machine in world history, need not hide behind the sham of promoting democracy. Recall that in 2023 Trump boasted: “When
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Thailand’s historic royal visit to China from 13–17 November sends a clear message to Southeast Asia about stability, partnership, and shared regional momentum. The state visit of King Maha Vajiralongkorn—the first by
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A major medical milestone took place in May 2025, when doctors at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia used CRISPR-based gene editing to treat a child with a rare genetic disorder. Unlike earlier CRISPR (Clustered
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Former MI6 chief Richard Moore has said the UK government should find a practical solution to allow China to build a new embassy in London, despite ongoing tensions between the two countries.
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On the streets of Tehran, a quiet transformation appears to be taking shape. Women walk unveiled in jeans and sneakers, young couples linger in cafés playing Western music, and friends stroll hand-in-hand
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Around 1.4 million barrels per day of Russian oil — nearly a third of the country’s seaborne export capacity — are currently being held in tankers as sanctions imposed by the United
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HSBC Holdings Plc announced on Thursday that Andrew Wild, its chief executive officer for continental Europe, will step down from his role at the end of the year, citing family reasons. The
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The World Bank has announced plans to mobilize $1.35 billion to help Kenya expand access to affordable mortgages and address its widening housing deficit. The financing package includes $375 million in concessional
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Argentina’s government to accelerate efforts to build up foreign reserves as part of its $20 billion lending program, warning that stronger buffers are essential
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In early November, United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres addressed the ‘horrifying crisis in Sudan, which is spiralling out of control’. He urged the warring parties to ‘bring an end to this nightmare of
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