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US Navy aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea as tensions rise with Iran over nuclear talks and military build-up

Trump Questions Why Iran Has Not “Capitulated” as US Builds Military Pressure

US envoy Steve Witkoff’s comments highlight rising tensions over Iran’s nuclear program, protests inside Iran, and the risk of regional escalation The standoff between the United States and Iran has entered a dangerous new phase as President Donald Trump questions why Tehran has not “capitulated” despite Washington’s expanding military presence in the Middle East. The […]

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Ceremony marking the return of the Djidji Ayokwe talking drum from France to Ivory Coast

France Returns Sacred ‘Talking Drum’ to Ivory Coast, Marking New Chapter in Cultural Restitution

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The repatriation of the Djidji Ayokwe highlights growing momentum to return colonial-era artifacts to Africa France has officially returned the Djidji Ayokwe, a sacred “talking drum” taken from Ivory Coast during the colonial era, in a move widely hailed as a landmark step in the global campaign to restore African cultural heritage. The return of

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Trump Moves to 15% Global Tariff After Supreme Court Blocks Emergency Powers

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White House pivots to Section 122 authority, triggering fresh uncertainty for global trade, markets, and U.S. consumers The United States has announced a temporary 15% tariff on nearly all imported goods, marking a significant escalation in its ongoing trade policy shift. The move follows a court ruling that blocked the government’s earlier attempt to impose

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Mike Huckabee speaking during a confirmation hearing as controversy erupts over comments on Israel’s biblical right to Middle East

Israel’s ‘Biblical Right’ Claim Sparks Global Backlash After US Envoy’s Remarks

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Comments by US ambassador Mike Huckabee reignite controversy over religion, borders, and Middle East geopolitics amid ongoing wars The Middle East has once again become the center of intense geopolitical debate after the US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, made remarks suggesting that Israel has a biblical right to much of the region. His comments,

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US Supreme Court Blocks Trump’s Emergency Tariffs, Redrawing the Limits of Presidential Trade Power

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A landmark 6–3 ruling curbs unilateral tariff authority, reshapes global trade expectations, and forces the White House to seek new legal paths. In a landmark decision with sweeping consequences for the global economy, the US Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump’s emergency-based tariffs, ruling that the president exceeded his legal authority by invoking

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Israel Signals Readiness for Pre-Emptive Strikes on Iran-Aligned Militias as Regional Tensions Surge

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Unprecedented warning to Hezbollah, Houthis, and allied factions raises stakes amid US-Iran diplomacy and expanding military deployments. Israel is reportedly preparing for large-scale pre-emptive military action against Iran-aligned armed groups across the Middle East, warning that any coordinated attacks on Israeli territory would be met with an “unprecedented” response. The posture, conveyed through mediators to

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Trump Sets 10-Day Window for Iran Deal as Military Pressure and Diplomacy Intensify

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The White House signals a narrow timeline for diplomacy while Congress pushes back on unilateral military action and regional tensions rise. President Donald Trump has set a stark timeline for resolving one of the world’s most volatile geopolitical standoffs, saying the international community will learn “over the next, probably, ten days” whether Washington reaches a

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British Royal Arrested Over Alleged Misconduct Linked to Epstein: A Legal, Political, and Institutional Reckoning

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The unprecedented detention of King Charles’ brother intensifies scrutiny of accountability, governance ethics, and the monarchy’s modern role. The arrest of a senior member of Britain’s royal family over alleged misconduct in public office linked to Jeffrey Epstein marks a watershed moment for the United Kingdom’s constitutional culture. Never in modern times has a royal

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Gabon Moves to Suspend Major Social Media Platforms, Citing Security and Stability Risks

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Authorities say online content threatens social cohesion as critics warn of economic fallout, digital rights concerns, and pressure on civic space. Gabon’s media regulator has ordered the suspension of several major social media platforms, citing concerns that online content could undermine social cohesion and threaten the stability of national institutions. The decision, announced without a

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Russian and Ukrainian negotiators leave Geneva hotel after peace talks end

Ukraine–Russia Peace Talks in Geneva End Without Breakthrough as Trust Deficit Widens

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Kyiv accuses Moscow of stalling while US pressure grows, European allies seek a larger role, and markets react to the lack of progress. Peace talks between Ukraine and Russia concluded in Geneva without a breakthrough, underscoring the widening trust deficit between the two sides as the war enters its fifth year. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy

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