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US Drug Vessel Strikes Ignite Legal Firestorm
The Trump administration has carried out at least 13 deadly strikes on suspected drug trafficking vessels in the eastern Pacific and Caribbean, killing around...
Xi Steps Into the Spotlight as Trump Skips APEC Summit
As U.S. President Donald Trump’s Air Force One departed South Korea, Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in...
Behind the Handshake: The Real Deal on US-China Trade
U. S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to reduce tensions in their trade war by modifying some tariffs and export...
The Dutch Coalition Puzzle: Scenarios for a New Government
Centrist D66 and the far-right Freedom Party (PVV) are closely competing for the top position in the Dutch election, each currently holding 17% of...
Why Nuclear Testing Stopped and What Trump’s Order to Resume Could Mean
In a stunning decision, U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the immediate resumption of nuclear weapons testing after a gap of 33 years an...
Russia Closes In on Pokrovsk: The Next Major Battle in Eastern Ukraine
Russia is tightening its grip around the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk in what could become one of the most consequential battles since Bakhmut....
Poseidon Torpedo: A game-changer in nuclear deterrence
Officially known as the "Poseidon" (by Russia) and often designated as "Kanyon" by NATO, it is not a traditional torpedo. It is best understood...
Milei’s Midterm Gamble: Reform or Ruin
Argentina’s midterm elections have strengthened President Javier Milei’s libertarian alliance, La Libertad Avanza (LLA), transforming it from a small minority force into a significant...
Explainer: Reforms Outline for the African Union
Over the past years, the question of adopting necessary reforms has been raised for the African Union, the continental organization comprising 55 African countries....
Of Chandeliers and Cement: The Remaking of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
In a recent meeting with donors, President Donald Trump shared his excitement about a new ballroom project at the White House, mentioning that he...