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Trump’s New Afghanistan Ultimatum: Return Bagram Base or Face Consequences
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U.S. President Donald Trump threatened that “bad things” would happen to Afghanistan if it does not return control of Bagram Air Base to...
After High-Profile Interventions, Trump Steps Back from Diplomatic Front
After initially focusing on international conflicts like Ukraine and Gaza, Trump is shifting his attention back to domestic issues. At a recent Pentagon meeting,...
Saudi–Pakistan Defense Pact: Expanding the Security Chessboard
A few days back, Riyadh and Islamabad signed a “Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement,” a deal that could potentially bind KSA to Pakistan’s nuclear-armed military...
Trump Mandates $100K H-1B Visa Fee, Igniting Tech Industry Backlash
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The Trump administration unveiled a dramatic new policy imposing a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas, a move set to severely impact the...
War Machine Funding: U.S. Seeks $6.4B to Arm Israel’s Gaza Assault
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The Trump administration has formally notified Congress of its intent to proceed with a substantial $6.4 billion weapons sale to Israel, according to...
Europe Can’t Wait: Diplomacy Must Lead the Way
Europe cannot afford to remain a spectator as the world moves rapidly into the era of advanced technologies. The US-UK Agreement serves as a...
The Price of Statehood: What Recognition Means for Palestine and Israel
Since 1998, a number of western countries, including Britain, France, Canada, Australia, and Belgium, are said to have been preparing to formally recognize an...
Denied a US Visa, Abbas Speaks to UN by Video
The United Nations General Assembly recently voted to let Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas address world leaders next week through video, after the U. S....
Sixth Time: US Shoots Down UN Gaza Ceasefire Resolution, Backing Israel
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The United States cast its sixth veto at the United Nations Security Council to block a resolution demanding an immediate, unconditional ceasefire in...
EU Aims to Rival Visa, Mastercard with Digital Euro
European Union finance ministers are meeting to discuss the creation of a digital euro, which could serve as an alternative to the U. S.-based...