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New Delhi, India — India has raised serious alarms at the United Nations over the escalating attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, declaring the targeting of civilian vessels and the resulting loss of…
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TEHRAN — In a high-stakes diplomatic maneuver that has the eyes of the world fixed on West Asia, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, arrived in Tehran on Wednesday.
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U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell has been a prominent and frequently polarizing figure in American politics for over a decade. Representing California’s San Francisco Bay Area, the Democratic lawmaker has built a…
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In a stunning political earthquake that has sent shockwaves through Brussels, Washington, and Moscow, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has been voted out of office.
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A New Strategic Hub in Xinjiang In a move that signals a deepening consolidation of its frontier borders, China has established a new administrative division in its volatile Xinjiang region.
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The global geopolitical landscape has fundamentally transformed, moving beyond traditional military battlefields into the intricate web of international trade and finance.
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JERUSALEM/WASHINGTON — In a significant diplomatic maneuver, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly weighing a brief "tactical pause" in military strikes against Lebanon.
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ISLAMABAD — In a critical diplomatic maneuver aimed at preventing the Iran-Israel war from spiraling into a broader regional conflict, United States Vice President JD Vance departed on Friday for Islamabad, Pakistan.
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A tentative two-week ceasefire intended to pause the devastating war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran is already hanging by a thread.
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The global economy is currently facing an unprecedented chokehold as the escalating military conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran shutters one of the world's most vital maritime trade routes.
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WASHINGTON — The pulse of the American economy showed signs of a rhythmic slowdown in March as the intensifying conflict with Iran sent shockwaves through global energy markets, driving up operating costs for the…
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In a major development that underscores the growing intersection of commercial space technology and modern warfare, California-based satellite imaging firm Planet Labs has announced an indefinite suspension of public…
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The geopolitical crisis in West Asia has reached a critical inflection point as United States President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Tehran, demanding an immediate end to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a sweeping shift of federal priorities, U.S. President Donald Trump has submitted a fiscal year 2027 budget proposal requesting a staggering $1.5 trillion for the Department of Defense.
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As the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran enters its second month, global energy markets are facing severe destabilization. Following U.S. President Donald Trump's vow to drastically step up military strikes on Iranian…
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WASHINGTON — In the wake of a sudden escalation of violence across the Middle East, the United States is intensifying its diplomatic efforts to bring a swift conclusion to the ongoing hostilities.
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BEIJING — In a major diplomatic maneuver aimed at halting the escalating US-Israel war on Iran, China and Pakistan have jointly unveiled a five-point peace initiative designed to restore stability across the Gulf and…
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The geopolitics of the Middle East experienced a tectonic shift following the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war in late 2023. While much of the international community's focus remained fixed on Gaza and the…
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PARIS — French counter-terrorism authorities have launched a sweeping investigation after rapid-response police units thwarted an attempted bombing outside a Bank of America building in the heart of Paris.
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BRUSSELS — Amidst a backdrop of increasing global instability and internal economic pressures, European Union leaders gathered this week for a high-stakes summit, described by many as a "pivotal moment" for the future…
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KATHMANDU — In a watershed moment for Nepal’s political establishment, former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was arrested early Saturday morning over his alleged role in the deadly suppression of the "Gen-Z"…
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The ongoing 2026 Middle East war has reached a critical new phase as a barrage of Iranian drones and ballistic missiles continues to pound American military installations across the Gulf.
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Amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and a near-total blockade of the crucial Strait of Hormuz, the Indian government has moved swiftly to reassure the public and financial markets.
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DUBAI/WASHINGTON — Nearly four weeks into a devastating conflict that has violently reshaped the Middle East and triggered global economic shockwaves, diplomatic backchannels are seeing renewed activity.
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