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Russia’s Arctic Allure: How Gulf Tourists Are Powering a New Travel Boom Amid War
In sub-zero temperatures just outside Moscow, husky sleds glide across snow-laden fields carrying visitors from Oman and the United Arab Emirates. For many, it...
Can Iran’s Missiles Undermine the Geneva Nuclear Talks?
As Iran and the United States prepare for a new round of nuclear negotiations in Geneva on Thursday, Tehran’s extensive ballistic missile program remains...
Kim Jong Un Pledges Nuclear Expansion as North Korea Congress Ends
Kim Jong Un vowed to expand North Korea’s nuclear arsenal and strengthen its capabilities, according to state media KCNA. Speaking at the conclusion of...
Youth-Driven Vote Could Shake Up Nepal’s Leadership
Nepal will head to the polls on March 5 in its first national election since deadly youth-led anti-corruption protests toppled the government of former...
Rare Earth Squeeze Deepens for U.S. Aerospace and Chipmakers
Suppliers to U.S. aerospace and semiconductor companies are facing worsening shortages of key rare earth elements, even after a temporary easing of trade tensions...
Macron Redraws Europe’s Nuclear Line
French President Emmanuel Macron will deliver a major address updating France’s nuclear doctrine, seeking to reassure European allies unsettled by uncertainty over the long-standing...
US–Iran Nuclear Talks Resume in Geneva Amid Military Tensions
Iran and the United States are set to resume indirect nuclear negotiations in Geneva on Thursday, seeking to resolve their long-running dispute over Tehran’s...
China Masks Drone Flights in Suspected Taiwan Rehearsal
A large Chinese military drone has conducted at least 23 flights since August over the South China Sea while broadcasting false transponder signals, making...
Night of Fire: Russia Strikes Ukraine, Injuring 20
Russia launched a sweeping overnight assault on Ukraine with ballistic and cruise missiles as well as attack drones, injuring at least 20 people and...
Russia Challenges Trump’s Peace Board Plan
Trump first introduced the concept of a Board of Peace in September as part of a broader proposal to end Israel’s war in Gaza....