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Washington Presses G7, EU to Target China, India with Tariffs on Russian Oil

The U.S. Treasury has urged its Group of Seven (G7) and European Union (EU) allies to implement "meaningful tariffs" on goods from China and...

Trump: ‘My Patience with Putin Is Running Out’

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that his patience with Russian President Vladimir Putin is diminishing rapidly and expressed frustration over the ongoing Ukraine war. While...

Russia-Belarus Drills Near NATO Border Spark Tensions After Drone Breach

Russia and Belarus have commenced a significant joint military exercise, designated "Zapad-2025," on Friday, situated on NATO's borders and involving drills across both nations...

Microsoft Moves to Settle EU Scrutiny Over Teams

The European Commission has accepted commitments from Microsoft regarding its Teams platform to address competition concerns. These commitments involve offering versions of Office 365 and...

Trump Says National Guard Will Be Deployed to Memphis

U.S. President Donald Trump announced his intention to deploy National Guard troops to Memphis, Tennessee, to combat crime, stating the city is "deeply troubled." This...

Top Issues Shaping Malawi’s 2025 Elections

Malawians will vote for a new president, parliament members, and local councillors on September 16 after five years of economic challenges and natural disasters....

North Korea Tightens Grip Through Surveillance and Executions – UN Report

Repression in North Korea has increased significantly, according to a U. N. human rights report, making it the world's most restrictive country. The report, released...

Moscow Labels Danish Hosting of Ukrainian Missile Fuel Production as Hostile

Russia has expressed strong disapproval of Denmark's plan to establish a production facility for long-range missile fuel for Ukraine, claiming it will heighten the...

Wartime Economic Lifeline, Or Modern Day Slavery? Inside Russia’s Convict Labor Force

Background Russia’s modern system of convict labour, introduced in 2011, was designed as an alternative to imprisonment for those convicted of lesser crimes. Unlike Soviet-era...

Denmark Plans $9B Air Defense Upgrade as Russia Tensions Mount

Denmark plans to buy European air defense systems for 58 billion Danish crowns ($9.11 billion), marking its largest arms purchase. This decision follows a directive...

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After 3 November, the Brakes Come Off

A Promise With an Expiry Date On 8 October, Donald...

Syria: The Strategic Implications of Becoming the Hormuz Bypass

Intelligence Assessment: The Iran war has turned Syria from...

Hegseth’s unannounced Israel Visit Puts Iran at Centre of Talks With Netanyahu

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made an unannounced visit...

Bessent Says Democrats May Fail to Curb Trump’s Agenda Even if They Win Congress

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the Democrat-led...
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