The passage argues that Britain is gradually erasing its historical identity by replacing recognition of figures such as Churchill, Austen, Turner and Turing with symbols of a more multicultural and politically correct
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The Russian Embassy in Colombo issued a strongly worded press release on October 20 warning that any attempt by the European Union to redirect frozen Russian sovereign assets held in Europe would
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On October 20, 2025, at least five suspected militants of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang-Yung Aung faction (NSCN-K-YA) were killed in a drone strike, allegedly by the Indian Army, targeting NSCN-K-YA
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by Our Foreign Affairs Editor In a wide-ranging conversation with our foreign affairs editor, Irina Alksnis, managing editor of the RIA.ru opinion column department and winner of the Golden Pen of Russia
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Over the last several weeks, Washington has escalated threats and hostilities against Venezuela, and US President Donald Trump openly confirmed that he authorized the CIA to carry out covert action against the country. These
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The Gaza summit in Egypt last week, which gathered a galaxy of world leaders, unexpectedly featured a moment of high drama involving the Italian leader when President Trump abruptly paused his remarks
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In a move signaling continuity in U.S. defense policy, former President Donald Trump expressed strong support for the Aukus security partnership during a meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on October
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Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) is scheduled to visit the White House on November 18 to meet with former U.S. President Donald Trump, with plans to sign agreements spanning
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Britain has reversed its stance and deployed military personnel to Israel to join a US-led multinational effort tasked with monitoring the precarious Gaza ceasefire, Defence Secretary John Healey confirmed, just days after
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Germany is set to purchase Rafael’s Spike anti-tank missiles in a €2 billion ($2.3 billion) deal, Haaretz has reported. The contract, executed through NATO’s procurement agency, was signed with EuroSpike, Rafael’s European
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Japan has a new leader—and she is breaking more than just the glass ceiling. Sanae Takaichi, the first woman to assume the office of Prime Minister in Japan, is being hailed by
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Adding to his score of destroying three Narco fast boats, the US military has destroyed what appears to be a semi-submersible, probably striking it with two Hellfire missiles. What options does the
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On October 18, 2025, successive air strikes by Pakistan in Paktika Province killed eight people, including three club cricketers attending a post-match gathering. The incident sparked particular outrage and inflamed public sentiment
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