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‘Grandpa’ Putin Humiliated as Raging Rebellion Exposes Weakness
Recent coverage examines public sentiment inside Russia as citizens feel the direct impact of the Ukraine war.
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Russia in Africa: What does Putin hope to achieve?
Putin courts African leaders at a Moscow summit, pitching Russia as a better partner than the colonial West.
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October 21, 2026
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EU unveils new Arctic strategy with focus on security
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Kim Jong-un ‘in COMA after suffering brain haemorrhage’, wild rumours claim as tyrant ‘rushed to China for treatment’
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US-Iran stalemate: What are Trump’s next military options?
Military signals and strategic debates build around a potential US escalation against Iran.
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The UN Corridor Rumors Hanging Over the Secretary-General Race
Discussions surrounding the upcoming United Nation secretary-general race intensify amid debates over regional rotation, merit, and emerging candidates.
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Rubio urges restraint over Ethiopia-Eritrea tensions as rights group reports civilians killed
Global alarm mounts as Ethiopian troops mass heavy weapons near the Eritrean border amidst rising war fears.
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Saudi Arabia’s Worst-Case Iran Scenario Hasn’t Even Begun
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Dollar hovers near 18-month high as Gulf unrest, US inflation keep investors on edge
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The War in Ukraine Is Spiraling Out of Control
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Iran’s Theory of Victory
Global analysis focuses on Iran's strategic calculations as reports point to potential further escalation between Washington and Tehran.
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October 7: How Can So Many People Celebrate a Massacre?
Global media examine the profound fallout and ongoing commemorations three years after the October 7 events.
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Vladimir Putin and the pariah problem
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Oil prices rise as storms and air strikes threaten supply
Crude oil prices climb back above $100 as regional conflict and severe weather converge to heighten market anxiety over global energy supplies.
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Netanyahu predicts Iran regime’s fall, Tehran warns war could engulf region
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Pakistan and Afghanistan used to be allies but they're edging towards all-out war
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Islamic Republic's 'slow meltdown' leaves it fewer ways out, analysts say
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China a better influence in Latin America than US: poll
A new survey indicates that for the first time, Latin Americans view China as a more positive global influence than the United States.
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Finnish Lawmakers Report Suspicious Home Break-Ins
Finnish authorities are investigating a series of suspicious break-ins targeting the private residences of several members of parliament.
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Why Iran Escalates
Analysis from geopolitical and financial outlets examines the drivers behind Iran's escalation and the changing geography of its regional influence.
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Escalating nuclear threats and a Brexit rethink
Vladimir Putin warns that Russia is ready to use every weapon in its arsenal to protect Kaliningrad if threatened.
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A new Bolsonaro could pull Brazil away from Europe
Brazil's 2026 general election sees Lula and Bolsonaro in a neck-and-neck race with significant implications for global diplomatic ties.
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Is China Really Stealing A.I. From American Companies?
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How Trump's diplomatic week exposed the limits of his power
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Argentina president threatens to 'take matters into our own hands' over Falkland Islands
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UN chief says world’s biggest problem is the changing way power is used
United Nations leadership highlights shifting global power dynamics and emerging technological challenges as primary international concerns.
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Mark Carney and the limits of defying Donald Trump
Canada's relationship with the European Union draws scrutiny alongside new editorial offerings from The Guardian.
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Iran Update, September 21, 2026
The US-Iran conflict enters its 31st week as tensions expand to the Red Sea, the Strait of Hormuz, and Saudi oil infrastructure.
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Geopolitics and grain don't mix, say these Montana farmers
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Iran Finds Escalation Is a Fruitful Path to Leverage in War With U.S.
Analyses suggest Iran is utilizing strategic escalation as a method to gain leverage in its ongoing conflict with the United States.
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The world reconsiders America
Global perspectives on the United shifted dramatically as major international outlets analyzed shifting alliances and foreign policy credibility.
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The evolution of BRICS and its challenges today
Coverage examines the shifting role of BRICS, questioning its anti-Western classification and highlighting new development opportunities.
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Brics on the rise
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Niall Ferguson: 9/11 Did Not Doom the American Empire
Discussions surrounding the persistence and future of the American empire are drawing commentary from multiple institutional perspectives.
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Iran-backed Houthis reportedly reach strategic island in key global shipping route
Iran-backed Houthi forces have reportedly reached a strategic island, threatening critical global shipping routes in the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz.
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Why Emerging Powers Keep Joining BRICS, Even When They Disagree
India's strategic engagement with BRICS highlights the complex motivations of emerging powers joining a bloc despite existing internal disagreements.
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Canada Targets Millions of Drones, With a Third for Ukraine
Canada and Ukraine have entered a strategic 100-year partnership involving massive defense aid and joint technology production.
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Why Beijing isn’t taking the bait with Trump
Recent commentary examines the U.S.-China relationship and Beijing's strategic response.
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How the ‘War on Terror’ Went Global - and Backfired on the United States
Coverage examines the global expansion of the War on Terror and its subsequent blowback effects on the United States.
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9/11 was the beginning of the end of American democracy
Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, analysts debate how the events triggered a global shift toward illiberalism and American democratic decline.
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The Madness of Decolonizing the Falklands
Tensions rise over the Falkland Islands as Argentina pursues criminal complaints against an Israeli petroleum company.
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Pakistan Pledges to Honor Security Pact If Saudi Arabia Attacked
Pakistan has signaled its readiness to activate a security pact to defend Saudi Arabia amid ongoing Houthi attacks.
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If Putin Expands the Ukraine War to NATO Russia Must Be Broken Up
A proposal suggests the dissolution of the Russian state as a necessary response should Vladimir Putin expand the Ukraine war to include NATO members.
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EU and Canada Plan Far-Reaching Alliance to Strengthen Partnership
Canada and the European Union are forging a broad alliance to reduce dependence on the U.S. and counter the combined global dominance of the U.S. and China.
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Military and intelligence officials discuss smaller presence in the Middle East as US looks for another post-9/11 strategy
US military and intelligence officials are debating a reduced presence in the Middle East following strikes on bases and a search for a new post-9/11 strategy.
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Global shipping authorities warn of maritime trade breakdown amid geopolitical turmoil
Global shipping nations warn that geopolitical turmoil and the rise of shadow fleets are creating a structural fracture in international maritime trade.
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Arctic trade route becoming a reality
China and Russia are accelerating the viability of Arctic trade routes through joint sea ice surveys and the deployment of ice-class container ships.
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Milei-Allied Real Estate Mogul Defends His Falklands Investment
Argentina is initiating criminal proceedings against Navitas Petroleum following drilling operations in the disputed Falkland Islands.
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EU seeks to reassure a Trump-rattled Greenland with promise of a new partnership and investment
The European Union is proposing a new strategic partnership and investment plan for Greenland following threats of a takeover by Donald Trump.
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EU pledges Greenland investments amid Trump's push for control
The European Union has launched a multi-million dollar investment package for Greenland to counter Donald Trump's threats to take control of the island.
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China secretly supplied Russia with components for killer drones
Coverage reveals a Chinese state firm secretly supplied 46 tons of drone materials to a sanctioned Russian entity.
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Oil extends gains after US and Iran strike ships
Global oil prices are climbing as the United States and Iran engage in a direct military escalation involving strikes on ships.
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Book Review: ‘All the Presidents’ Wars,’ by Peter Bergen
A surge of retrospectives and a New York Times review of Peter Bergen's 'All the Presidents’ Wars' mark 25 years since the September 11 attacks.
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Trump's response is key as Argentina's Falklands demands get louder
Argentina's renewed Falklands demands prompt international responses, testing diplomatic relations.
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‘Cornered’ Putin humiliated by ‘verbal slapdown’ from key ally as MI6 watches on
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No, Iran is not winning: In Act IV of the war, it’s losing its leverage in Hormuz
Current analysis examines how ongoing warfare has altered power dynamics within Iran, focusing on strategic leverage.
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US-Iran escalation prompts debate in Iran over preemptive strikes
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Mainland China stepping up preparations for Taiwan blockade, report says
Mainland China intensifies coastguard patrols, military activity, and surveys near Taiwan, raising blockade concerns.
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China’s Xi gets his moment at meeting of anti-US bloc
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