Berlin/London/Brussels (29/2 – 33.33). Russian President Vladimir Putin doesn’t really want a conflict with NATO because in that scenario Russia would quickly lose, the head of the UK’s armed forces…
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White House Touts China Outreach Success
by Elis Carterby Elis CarterThe Biden administration is touting its outreach to China, pointing to cooperation on counternarcotics, discussions on artificial intelligence, and the resumption of military-to-military contacts as evidence of cooperation that has…
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US-India Drone Deal Holds “Significant Potential”: White House
by Cody Doyleby Cody DoyleWashington: The US State Department expressed optimism about the proposed drone deal with India, emphasising its “significant potential” to advance strategic technology cooperation. The deal was announced during Prime Minister Narendra…
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Four Ministers Replaced In New Government Of Kazakhstan
by Thomas Burkeby Thomas BurkePresident Kassym-Joomart Tokayev approved the new government of Kazakhstan under the leadership of Olzhas Bektenov. The names of the ministers were published on primeminister.kz. Most of the ministers remained from…
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US officially blames Iran-backed group for drone strike, clearing way for retaliation
by Eli Barkerby Eli BarkerIs the U.S. on the brink of war with Iran? Officials hope not. But how President Joe Biden responds to this weekend’s deadly attack on an American military base in Jordan could…
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Panama Papers Reveal Abbas’ Son’s $1 Million Stake In Company Tied To PA
by Elis Carterby Elis CarterPA President’s son Tareq Abbas also holds positions in other ventures incorporated by offshore company. Leaked documents from Panama-based law firm Mossack Fonseca reveal Tareq Abbas, son of Palestinian Authority…
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Biden’s Afghanistan Policy Turned The World Into Hell: Trump
Former President of the United States says that since the day Joe Biden turned a blind eye to America’s dignity in Afghanistan, the world has turned into hell. Donald Trump…
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In Tajikistan, independent media throttled by state repression
by Thomas Burkeby Thomas BurkeGiant portraits of President Emomali Rahmon adorn even the most nondescript buildings in Tajikistan’s capital of Dushanbe. Throughout the country, his sayings are featured on posters and billboards. Their ubiquitous…
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First It Was Eggs. Now Exploding Hot-Water Pipes. The Domestic Headaches Overshadowing Putin’s Reelection Messaging
by Travis Foxby Travis FoxIn Siberia’s Novosibirsk, Russia’s third-largest city, a major hot-water main burst, sending cascades of steaming water rushing through frozen streets and cutting off heating to scores of buildings — and…
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‘Private’ Meeting With Putin, Public Appearances Stir Talk Of Nazarbaev Comeback
Friends who are old faces and friends in high places: Kazakhstan’s former leader Nursultan Nazarbaev has proven in recent months that he still has both. Does that mean the 83-year-old…