The European Union’s proposal to sanction sitting ministers and impose punitive tariffs raises a stark question about Israel’s status in Europe: is it transitioning from a privileged partner to a …
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The waters around Scarborough Shoal became demonstrably more dangerous on Tuesday as a collision between Chinese and Philippine ships sent tensions soaring. Beijing has accused Manila of a deliberate ramming, …
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The great unraveling of the Gaza peace process is now complete. An Israeli strike on Hamas negotiators in Doha has pulled the final thread, causing the entire fragile tapestry of …
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The Israeli government has agreed to end its military campaign in Gaza, provided the terms of a U.S.-brokered deal are met. A senior official confirmed Israel’s acceptance of the proposal, …
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The short and calamitous tenure of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has shattered the carefully cultivated image of stability and dominance that the Liberal Democratic Party has enjoyed. His resignation signals …
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A global power shift of epic proportions is underway, as a new trio of empires—India, China, and Russia—strikes back against the US-led world order. Their recent, powerful display of unity …
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New research reveals that China is operating oil and gas vessels and fixed structures inside Taiwan’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ). This activity, which took place in July and August, is …
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned of continued military strikes following the successful assassination of Houthi prime minister Ahmed Ghaleb Al Rahwi and multiple senior officials in a precision …
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When President Vladimir Putin speaks of strengthening the SCO and BRICS to address “pressing global challenges,” he is primarily defining those challenges as the policies of the West. His pre-summit …
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Beijing will host a spectacle of solidarity next week, with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un confirmed to attend China’s V-Day celebrations. His rare trip abroad is for a military …