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China-Philippines standoff risks $3.4T in South China Sea trade
MANILA, July 20 — The clash at Second Thomas Shoal on June 17 last year was, in many…
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ASEAN ministers urge Hormuz Strait reopening at Manila talks
MANILA, July 20 — Foreign ministers from the 10 member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations…
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European Parliament Has Standing Committee On Civil Liberties, Justice And Home Affairs
BRUSSELS, July 20 — The Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) is a committee. That…
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International Court Rules on 2016 South China Sea Dispute
THE HAGUE, July 20 — The Permanent Court of Arbitration’s 2016 ruling on the South China Sea remains…
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EU’s Ordinary Legislative Procedure and Passerelle Clauses: How
BRUSSELS, July 20, 2026 — The real shift in how Europe gets its laws isn’t a single regulation;…
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China’s population falls for third year in 2025 to record low
BEIJING, July 20 — China’s population, which for decades swelled under the banner of the world’s most populous…
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Tensions in South China Sea threaten global supply chains
BEIJING, July 20 — Approximately $3.4 trillion in annual trade moves through the South China Sea, according to…
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UK devolution forges Andy Burnham’s Greater Manchester mayoral career
MANCHESTER, July 20 — The Greater Manchester Combined Authority, created in 2011, stands as a notable instance of…
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EU Digital Services Act targets platforms with over 45 million users
BRUSSELS, July 20 — The shift is unmistakable. Europe’s Digital Services Act, the sweeping regulatory framework that entered…
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Diplomacy or war? South China Sea after June 2024 clash
MANILA, July 20 — More than two years after a naval ramming incident set off a fresh diplomatic…
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JCPOA: From 2015 Deal to 2018 US Exit, Iran’s Nuclear Push
TEHRAN, July 19 — The diplomatic framework meant to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon remains in…
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IRGC Leads Iran Military And Proxy Operations Under Khamenei Since 1979
TEHRAN, July 19 — For communities across Asia watching the shifting currents of Middle Eastern power, one institution…
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IRGC-linked media outlet sanctioned for human rights abuses
TEHRAN, Jul 19 — Tasnim News Agency, the Iranian semi-official outlet long tied to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard…
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From the Tanker War to Houthi Missiles: Strait of Hormuz Flashpoint
WASHINGTON, July 19 — A narrow ribbon of water, the Strait of Hormuz has been a global flashpoint…
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Islamic Resistance in Iraq: Iran’s Proxy Umbrella
BAGHDAD, July 19 — The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, a loose coalition of Iran-backed Shia militia groups that…
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Australia, Canada, India Set Varied Election Deposit Thresholds And Rules
LONDON, July 19 — The humble election deposit — a sum of cash a candidate must hand over…
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Diplomatic paths to restore or replace Iran nuclear deal explored
VIENNA, July 19 — The 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, remains technically…
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IAEA Inspections and Iran’s Nuclear Cooperation Shift
VIENNA, July 19 — The International Atomic Energy Agency continues to face major obstacles in verifying Iran’s nuclear…
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Iran’s Khamenei Rejects Trump-Era Deal as Nuclear Talks Stall
TEHRAN, July 19 — Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared in February that repeated American violations of…
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U.S. Allies Balance Support, Neutrality as Tensions Rise
DOHA, July 19 — Here’s the thing about hosting a military base: you don’t get to pick who…
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Historical patterns shape US-Iran crisis escalation and de-escalation
WASHINGTON, July 19 — For communities across Asia, the familiar rhythm of tension between the United States and…
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UK By-elections: How Vacancies Are Filled and Why They Matter
LONDON, July 19 — A parliamentary by-election in the United Kingdom is set in motion by a centuries-old…
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Nuclear Implications: Iran’s Enrichment and IAEA Monitoring
TEHRAN, July 19 — Six years after the United States withdrew from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action,…
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Regional Proxies: How Iran Projects Power Across the Middle East
TEHRAN, July 19 — Iran has built a sprawling network of armed movements and allied governments across the…
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