Markets Weather ‘Trump 2.0’: Tariffs, Tacos, and Trillions
A year into Donald Trump’s second presidency, global markets have adapted to his erratic trade policies, tariff threats, and unpredictable diplomacy. Despite volatility, stocks,...
Geopolitical Significance of World Public Assembly Unites Global Leaders
Designed as the first World Public Assembly (WPA) and themed "A New World of Conscious Unity" to reflect the growing new geopolitical architecture, Moscow's...
Diplomatic Wins, Domestic Losses: Sharaa Struggles to Contain Syria’s Internal Divide
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Nine months after Ahmed al-Sharaa seized power in Syria, Damascus stands at a fragile crossroads. While Sharaa has scored major diplomatic wins, including U.S....
UN Report Finds Israeli Leaders Incited Genocide in Gaza
A United Nations Commission of Inquiry reported that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, accusing high-ranking officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, of inciting...
Turkish Markets, Democracy on Watch as Turkish Court Weighs Annulling CHP Congress
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Turkey’s Republican People’s Party (CHP), the main opposition force and party of founder Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, has endured nearly a year of sweeping legal...
Wartime Economic Lifeline, Or Modern Day Slavery? Inside Russia’s Convict Labor Force
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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...
Strategic Shoal in Spotlight as China Announces Coral Reef Reserve Measure
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Scarborough Shoal — known as Huangyan Island in China and Panatag or Bajo de Masinloc in the Philippines — is one of the most...
Kirk Killing Sparks Fears of ‘Vicious Spiral’ in Political Violence
The assassination of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk is seen as a significant event amidst rising political violence in the U. S. Experts believe this...
Israeli Strike in Doha Strains Trump-Netanyahu Alliance
BackgroundAccording to Reuters, U.S. President Donald Trump has maintained close ties with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, despite occasional disagreements. Israel has long acted...
Charlie Kirk Assassination Marks A Dark Turning Point In U.S. Political Landscape
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Charlie Kirk, 31, co-founder of Turning Point USA and a prominent conservative voice, was fatally shot Sept. 10 during a public event at Utah...