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US Prepares for Prolonged Military Operations Against Iran as Diplomacy Hangs in the Balance

Pentagon planning signals a potential shift from one-off strikes to sustained campaigns, raising fears of regional escalation across the Middle East. The United States military is preparing contingency plans for potentially weeks-long operations against Iran should diplomatic efforts fail, according to officials familiar with current planning. The development marks a significant escalation in posture from […]

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UK and European Allies Accuse Moscow of Poisoning Alexei Navalny With Rare Neurotoxin

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Two years after Navalny’s death in custody, Western governments cite forensic findings pointing to a dart frog–derived toxin, reigniting calls for accountability and tougher sanctions. Two years after the sudden death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in a remote penal colony, the case has re-entered the global spotlight. The United Kingdom, joined by several

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Tarique Rahman addressing supporters after BNP’s landslide victory in Bangladesh’s general election

Bangladesh Turns the Page: BNP’s Landslide Victory Reshapes Power After Gen Z Uprising

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Historic vote ushers in a new government led by Tarique Rahman as voters demand democratic reform, economic recovery, and accountability after years of centralized rule. Bangladesh has entered a decisive new political chapter. In the country’s first general election since the youth-led uprising that toppled a long-standing government, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secured a

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The Middle East’s New Power Map: How Rival Blocs Are Reshaping the Region

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As old security guarantees fade, Middle Eastern states are forging new alliances, redrawing regional balances, and learning to manage power in a multipolar world. The Middle East’s New Power Map: How Rival Blocs Are Reshaping the Region The Middle East is entering a new geopolitical season. Long-standing security assumptions that once shaped the region’s strategic

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Succession signals in North Korea as Kim Jong Un’s daughter Kim Ju Ae is positioned as future leader

Succession Signals in Pyongyang: Kim Jong Un’s Teen Daughter Emerges as Future Leader

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South Korea’s intelligence agency says North Korea’s leader is increasingly positioning his teenage daughter as heir amid rising regional tensions and a crucial ruling party congress. Succession Signals in Pyongyang: Kim Jong Un’s Teen Daughter Emerges as Future Leader North Korea’s tightly controlled political system may be preparing for a historic shift. South Korea’s intelligence

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Russia Launches Proton-M Rocket Carrying Next-Generation Weather Satellite Elektro-L No.5

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Roscosmos successfully places advanced meteorological satellite into geostationary orbit, strengthening weather forecasting, aviation safety, and Earth monitoring capabilities. Russia has successfully launched its heavy-lift Proton-M rocket carrying the advanced Elektro-L No.5 meteorological satellite into space, marking another significant milestone for the country’s space and Earth-observation program. The launch took place from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in

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Why China Didn’t Shield Venezuela From U.S. Intervention

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Beijing Reassesses Its Latin America Strategy as Washington Reasserts Power in the Western Hemisphere A Shock to the Global South The U.S. military intervention in Venezuela in early 2026 marked one of the most dramatic power moves in the Western Hemisphere in decades. The operation, which culminated in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and

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Israeli military activity near Palestinian homes in the West Bank amid policy changes

Israel Advances New West Bank Measures as Global Pressure Mounts

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Policy overhaul on land purchases and enforcement powers fuels diplomatic backlash and renews debate over the future of the two-state solution A Policy Shift with Regional Reverberations Israel’s latest cabinet-approved measures affecting governance and land policies in the occupied West Bank have ignited fresh controversy across the Middle East and beyond. The policy overhaul, which

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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi addressing supporters after projected landslide election victory

Japan’s Ruling Coalition Heads for Commanding Election Victory as Takaichi Seeks Strong Mandate

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Exit polls point to two-thirds majority for the governing bloc, reshaping Japan’s political landscape amid economic worries and regional security tensions A Turning Point in Japanese Politics Japan appears set for a decisive political shift as exit polls indicate a commanding victory for the governing coalition led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The snap election,

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Milano–Cortina Winter Games Open Amid Applause, Protests, and Calls for Unity

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Italy’s grand Olympic opening blends culture and spectacle as geopolitical tensions ripple through the crowd A Spectacle Framed by a Fractured World The opening ceremony of the Milano–Cortina Winter Olympics was designed as a celebration of harmony—an artistic fusion of Italy’s urban dynamism and alpine heritage. Held across Milan’s iconic San Siro stadium and the

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