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When the Interior Ministry investigates itself: a test of trust in post-Assad Syria
The death of a man after being held by police in Syria exposed a mechanism flaw: the authority investigating the incident is the same authority accused of causing it.
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US Shortens Military Exercise with South Korea: What is happening and why?
Trump ordered the shortening of the regular U.S.-South Korea joint exercise, causing it to end nearly a week earlier than scheduled. This unexpected decision is fueling debate in Seoul about the reliability of U.S. defen…
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US bonds shake as Iran ceasefire expires, long-term borrowing costs spike
US bond yields hit their highest level in nearly 20 years as the US-Iran ceasefire expires, a signal that the market is pricing in long-term geopolitical risk, not just Fed policy.
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Dry Soil Feeds the Heat: Europe Faces a Water Crisis Stretching to 2030
Not a single heat wave but a self-reinforcing spiral: dry soil loses its cooling ability, heat dries the soil further — triggering wildfires, deaths, and a water crisis spreading across Europe.
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Why does NATO keep shooting down drones near the Ukraine-Romania border?
A NATO fighter jet just shot down the fourth drone in a year to violate Romanian airspace, showing how the Russia-Ukraine war is expanding its impact into neighboring NATO countries, including those not directly involved…
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Landslides and widespread power outages hamper rescue efforts after 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Indonesia
The death toll on Flores rising to 47 is not because the earthquake was stronger than expected, but because landslides and power outages are blocking rescue teams from reaching the areas closest to the epicenter.
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Declaring Hormuz 'US Territory': Campaign Promise or Strategy for Indefinite Blockade?
Trump's 'U.S. territory' declaration has no legal basis, but it accurately reflects a prolonged naval blockade that both sides have yet been unwilling to end — with the real cost falling on American consumers and troops.
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US draws AI technology line: allies must choose a side
A diplomatic letter, not tariffs, is becoming Washington's new tool to force allies to choose sides in the AI race with China — and the G42 precedent shows the price is not small.
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The economy of a few minutes of darkness: Spain's solar eclipse and the astronomical tourism boom
A few minutes of darkness along a narrow strip of land pushed Reykjavík hotel prices up twofold and accommodation searches in Spain up 245%, while most security costs and wildfire risks fell on little-noticed locations.
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When Court and Senate Try the Same Threat: The Legal Chess Game Around Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte
A single threat is being tried along two paths simultaneously: criminal court and Senate impeachment, putting the Philippines face to face with the question of whether political power can delay justice.
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How Much Cultural Heritage Has the Russia-Ukraine War Destroyed? What You Need to Know
After more than four years of war, the Ukrainian government has documented nearly 2,000 cultural heritage sites and over 2,600 cultural infrastructure facilities damaged or destroyed — a dramatic increase compared to UNE…
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Death Sentence in Absentia: Why Assad Faces Slim Prospects of Ever Serving His Sentence
The death sentence in absentia for Bashar al-Assad carries more political symbolism than practical enforceability, as Russia has previously rejected extradition requests for him.
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Colombia faces rescue dilemma: prioritize urban centers or forgotten mountain regions
With death tolls reported ranging from over 100 to more than 130 and over 2,700 unconfirmed missing persons, Colombia's new government must choose who to rescue first: the densely populated city of Cali or the poor, remo…
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What is Trump's Gaza peace plan, and why did Netanyahu reject it?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected Trump's 15-point peace plan for Gaza, exposing a rare rift between the two allies just before Israeli elections in October 2026.
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British citizen dies in Pakistan-administered Kashmir: what is happening?
A 50-year-old British man struck by a stray bullet dies when Pakistan security forces open fire on protesters in Kashmir — an incident that exposes a simmering political crisis that few outside the region have heard of.
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Vance's 'Destroyed' Iran Nuclear Claim and the Gap Left Unfilled
Vance repeatedly says the US has "destroyed" Iran's nuclear program, but the record shows enriched uranium stockpiles still exist and international inspectors have not completed their work — the gap between rhetoric and …
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When the Death of an Afghan Woman is Stamped as 'Suicide'
The death of a woman in Kabul exposes the actual mechanism that makes violence impossible to prosecute in Afghanistan: no data, no independent forensic examination, and a new legal framework that further seals the escape…
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Why Sheikh Hasina's Promise to Return is Actually a Test for New Delhi, Not Dhaka
Sheikh Hasina's promise to return has little to do with her personal will, but is rather a pressure test forcing India to reveal its position more clearly, while the extradition treaty continues to give New Delhi legal r…
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Outsourced Borders: Why Ceuta Bleeds and No One Takes Responsibility
Death tolls in Ceuta range from 67 to 88 people depending on the source, and how Morocco and Spain are handling this discrepancy nearly mirrors the responsibility-concealment pattern that occurred in Melilla in 2022.
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From the 2023 Al-Aqsa Breach to a New Wave: How History Repeats Itself in Jerusalem
Each time thousands of Israelis enter the Al-Aqsa compound, history shows this is not merely a local religious matter but has previously been a flashpoint for larger-scale conflict.