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Khamenei Rejects Both Trump’s Diplomacy and His Military Boast

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected U. S. President Donald Trump's offer for renewed talks and denied Trump's claim that the U. S....

Ukraine Pursuing Massive Air Defense Buildup with 25 Patriots

Ukraine is set to buy 25 Patriot air defense systems, as announced by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. This would greatly enhance Ukraine's ability to defend...

Drone Attack on Russian Gas Plant Forces Cut to Kazakh Oil Production

A Ukrainian drone attack on the Orenburg gas plant in Russia has led Kazakhstan to cut production at its Karachaganak oil and gas condensate...

Pakistan: Kabul’s Control of Militants Key to Ceasefire

A ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and Afghanistan depends on the Afghan Taliban being able to control militants who attack Pakistan, according to Pakistan's Defence...

The Louvre’s Lost Treasure: A Daring Daylight Heist Stuns Paris

Thieves broke into the Louvre museum in Paris on Sunday by using a crane to smash a window, stealing valuable jewelry from the area...

Ceasefire Under Strain as Israel Strikes Targets in Gaza

The Israeli military conducted air strikes and artillery fire in southern Gaza on Sunday, raising doubts about a potential U. S.-mediated ceasefire that had...

Ethiopia Launches ‘Pulse of Africa’ to Redefine the Continent’s Global Narrative

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has officially launched Pulse of Africa (POA) — a new pan-African media platform designed to reshape how Africa is...

New Taiwan Opposition Leader Promises a Path to Peace with China

The Kuomintang (KMT), Taiwan's main opposition party, elected Cheng Li-wun as its new leader, starting November 1. Cheng opposes increased defense spending and aims...

‘No Kings’ Rallies Sweep the Nation as Protesters Push Back Against Trump

Crowds gathered across the U. S. for over 2,600 planned "No Kings" protests on Saturday, expressing concerns about what they see as President Donald...

IMF Chief Warns Global Economy at Risk Unless US-China Tensions Ease

Kristalina Georgieva, the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), expressed hope that the U. S. and China would reduce trade tensions to prevent...

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Egypt, China and the SCO: A New Era of Eurasian Connectivity

With President Xi Jinping's anticipated visit to Egypt in...

Venezuela’s Oil Deal Has a Guyana Problem — and an OPEC One

The August 28th oil deal's least-noticed effects run through...

The Diffusion of Chinese Airpower in South Asia: Bangladesh’s J-10CE and PL-15

Bangladesh is moving towards military mobilization and starting negotiations...

Iran, Oil and a Hawkish Fed: Why the Dollar Is Winning the Week and Losing the Decade

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