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Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, Key Ukraine Ally, Embroiled in Espionage Crisis
ROME, July 12 — On paper, Giorgia Meloni’s tenure as Italy’s prime minister reads as a steady march…
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US Foreign Policy Shift from Interagency to Secretary Authority
WASHINGTON, July 12 — The State Department has been granted an unprecedented authority over Venezuela policy, bypassing the…
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Germany abandons pacifist stance, sends arms to Ukraine
BERLIN, July 12 — The record shows that German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who took office in December 2021,…
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Ukraine’s Government Faces Leadership Shift After PM’s Resignation
KYIV, July 12 — Ukraine’s government is heading into a period of significant change following Prime Minister Denys…
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Potential Military and Diplomatic Responses to Hormuz Closure
MANAMA, July 12 — The closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy…
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Germany’s evolving role from early 20th century to Ukraine’s key ally
BERLIN, July 12 — The mechanics of Germany’s military aid to Ukraine tell a story of a reluctant…
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Germany ranks second after US in global aid to Ukraine: Kiel data
KIEL, July 12 — In the corridors of European defense policy, few data sets carry the weight of…
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Western Leaders Unite in Solidarity with Italy Over Russian Espionage
MOSCOW, July 12 — The Russian Foreign Ministry has formally denied allegations of espionage leveled by Italy, calling…
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei holds decisive sway over Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN, July 12 — Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader since June 4, 1989, holds a grip on…
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U.S. centralizes Venezuela policy under Secretary Rubio in unprecedented move
WASHINGTON, March 25 — An executive order signed by President Donald Trump in March 2025 handed Secretary of…
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7.7 Million Venezuelan Refugees Strain Regional Resources
CARACAS, July 12 — The Venezuelan refugee crisis, now the largest in Latin American history, continues to reshape…
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Iran Strait Closure Tests International Law on Navigation
THE HAGUE, July 12 — The legal architecture governing the world’s maritime chokepoints rests on a treaty the…
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The Strait of Hormuz: A Vital but Contested Maritime Chokepoint
TEHRAN, July 12 — The Strait of Hormuz sits at the center of a legal gray area that…
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7.7 Million Venezuelan Refugees Fuel Regional Crisis Since 2015
CARACAS, July 12 — The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees reports that Venezuela’s displacement crisis remains the…
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Italy orders expulsion of Russian diplomats, Tajani says
ROME, July 12 — In the corridors of Italian diplomacy, the expulsion of two Russian diplomats in March…
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Venezuela’s Economic Collapse Deepens Amid Hyperinflation and Oil Crisis
CARACAS, July 12 — The technical reality of Venezuela’s economic collapse is now entering a new phase, one…
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Iran’s Khamenei Authorizes Strait of Hormuz Closure
TEHRAN, July 12 — For communities across Asia watching the Strait of Hormuz, the shadow of one man…
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Russian Espionage Ring Targeting NATO Air Defenses Exposed in Italy
ROME, July 12 — The shift is subtle but unmistakable: a quiet, targeted Russian intelligence operation that ran…
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Strait of Hormuz: Geography, Depth, and Traffic Patterns Explained
TEHRAN, July 12 — A narrow waterway that most people in Asia never see is quietly responsible for…
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Unprecedented Executive Authority Over a Foreign Nation Explained
WASHINGTON — The signing of an executive order on March 3, 2025, has reshaped the architecture of American…
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Zelenskyy reshuffles cabinet amid war and reform pressures
KYIV, July 12 — Against the backdrop of a war that has reshaped Europe’s security architecture, Volodymyr Zelenskyy…
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IRGC Navy: Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and Its Role in Controlling
TEHRAN, July 12 — For communities across Asia that depend on the steady flow of oil through the…
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What Happens Next: Potential Outcomes of the New Venezuela Policy
WASHINGTON, July 12 — The executive order signed on March 22, 2025, has handed Secretary of State Marco…
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Iran’s Khamenei Holds Final Say on Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN, July 12 — For communities across Asia watching the shifting currents of Middle Eastern power, one figure…
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