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Russia’s War in Ukraine Grinds On with No Peace in Sight
KYIV, July 15 — The shift in the Russo-Ukrainian War is no longer about dramatic territorial gains. After…
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Ukrainian Drone Strikes Hit Key Russian Oil Facilities
MOSCOW, July 14 — Ukraine’s military confirmed on January 29, 2025, that its forces had conducted successful drone…
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Iran indefinitely shuts Strait of Hormuz amid rising regional tensions
TEHRAN, April 18 — The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz…
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Zelensky hints at Kremlin rifts amid Russia’s war struggles
MOSCOW, July 11 — Against this backdrop of grinding war and mounting international isolation, a single claim from…
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Zelenskyy: Putin’s inner circle shows signs of peace push
KYIV, February 4 — The shift inside the Kremlin is subtle but, according to Ukrainian intelligence, it is…
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Istanbul talks collapse after Bucha massacre revelation
MOSCOW, July 11 — More than three years after the full-scale invasion began, no formal peace negotiations have…
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Zelenskyy Says Some in Putin’s Circle Want War to End
KYIV, July 11 — Against this backdrop of grinding artillery duels and diplomatic stalemate, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy…
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy claims Putin allies back parts of peace plan
KYIV, July 11 — Against this backdrop of grinding war and fitful diplomacy, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has…
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White House weighs new tariffs to escalate pressure on adversary
WASHINGTON, July 10 — The scene inside the West Wing this week is one of quiet, intense preparation.…
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U.S. Considers Tariffs on Russian Crude to Squeeze Kremlin Funds
MOSCOW — Russia has maintained its position as one of the world’s largest oil producers, with crude output…
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Zelensky claims Beijing warned Moscow over nuclear use
BEIJING, July 10 — For more than a decade, Xi Jinping has steered Chinese foreign policy with a…
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Trump Trade War With China Echoes Iran Nuclear Negotiations
WASHINGTON, July 9 — The story begins not with a bang but with a ledger, columns of exports…
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Ayatollah Khamenei’s 35-year rule shapes Iran’s theocracy and global stance
TEHRAN, July 9 — For nearly four decades, one man has stood at the apex of power in…
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Trump’s Ceasefire Reversal Leaves Iran Relations in Limbo
TEHRAN, July 8 — For communities across the Middle East watching the slow drift of diplomacy, Abbas Araghchi…
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U.S. Sends Carrier Strike Group to Deter Iranian Threats in Hormuz
MANAMA, July 8 — The United States Fifth Fleet, the principal naval force in the Persian Gulf since…
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U.S. Orders Troop Withdrawal from Estonia Amid NATO Talks
TALLINN, July 6 — The U.S. Department of Defense has made the decision to withdraw American troops from…
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U.S. Ambassador to Estonia clarifies force adjustments amid regional security reassurances
TALLINN, July 6 — George P. Kent, the U.S. Ambassador to Estonia since 2022, has become the public…
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U.S. withdraws rotational battalion from Estonia amid NATO presence
TALLINN, July 6 — The shift is quiet, but it signals a real change in NATO’s posture on…
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NATO Leaders Gather in Washington for Historic 75th Anniversary Summit
WASHINGTON, July 6 — The NATO summit scheduled for July 9-11 in Washington, D.C., will commemorate the alliance’s…
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The Hidden War: IEDs and the Danger to Syrian Civilians
The blast comes without warning. One moment, a family is crossing a dirt track to reach a market…
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Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong hails surprise poll surge
WELLINGTON, June 23 — The Opportunity Party is on the cusp of making it into Parliament for the…
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Simeon Brown named National’s campaign chief after health role
WELLINGTON, June 23 — The story begins with Simeon Brown, a man described by those who know him…
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UK Sees Seven Prime Ministers in Decade After Brexit Upheaval
LONDON, June 23 — A decade ago today, the British electorate voted to leave the European Union, a…
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Pew Survey Reveals Deep-Seated Fears Among Israelis and Palestinians
A single fact from a new Pew Research Center survey cuts through the noise of the Iran conflict:…
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