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Is the Dollar's 'Safe Haven' Status Under Threat?
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Is the Dollar's 'Safe Haven' Status Under Threat?

Danish pension funds begin selling US Treasuries after Trump's Greenland threats, signaling potential cracks in decades-old dollar dominance as investors seek alternatives.

Trump's Iraq Ultimatum Reshapes Middle East Power Dynamics
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Trump's Iraq Ultimatum Reshapes Middle East Power Dynamics

Trump threatens to cut U.S. aid if Iraq selects Maliki as PM, marking a new phase in America-Iran competition for Middle Eastern influence and raising questions about sovereignty.

America Isn't Abandoning South Korea—It's Just No Longer Special
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America Isn't Abandoning South Korea—It's Just No Longer Special

The 2026 US National Defense Strategy redefines South Korea from protected ally to self-reliant partner. A 70-year alliance faces fundamental transformation.

When Your Security Blanket Comes With a Bill
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When Your Security Blanket Comes With a Bill

The US 2026 National Defense Strategy signals a fundamental shift in alliance dynamics, asking South Korea to take 'primary responsibility' for its defense while America provides only 'limited support.

When Handshake Deals Meet Social Media Diplomacy
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When Handshake Deals Meet Social Media Diplomacy

Trump's unilateral reversal of Korea-US tariff agreement via social media exposes the fragility of traditional diplomatic norms in the digital age.

China Secures Brazilian Gold Mines in $1B Deal as Resource Competition Intensifies
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China Secures Brazilian Gold Mines in $1B Deal as Resource Competition Intensifies

Chinese mining giant CMOC takes control of three Brazilian gold mines worth $1 billion as gold hits record highs. What does this mean for global resource competition?

Trump's Korea Tariff Threat Tests 'Model Ally' Status
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Trump's Korea Tariff Threat Tests 'Model Ally' Status

Trump threatens to raise tariffs on South Korea to 25% just days after praising it as a 'model ally.' Experts see negotiating tactics but question U.S. trade deal credibility.

Why Trump Just Played the Tariff Card Against South Korea
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Why Trump Just Played the Tariff Card Against South Korea

White House claims South Korea made 'no progress' on $350B investment pledge despite Trump's tariff cuts, raising duties from 15% to 25% amid Coupang investigation concerns.

Trump's $5B Lawsuit Exposes Who Really Gets 'Debanked' in America
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Trump's $5B Lawsuit Exposes Who Really Gets 'Debanked' in America

Trump sues JPMorgan for $5 billion claiming political debanking, but data reveals the real victims of banking discrimination are minorities, not conservatives.

Spain Bucks European Trend, Legalizes Half Million Undocumented Migrants
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Spain Bucks European Trend, Legalizes Half Million Undocumented Migrants

While Europe tightens immigration controls, Spain opens doors to 500,000 undocumented migrants. A bold economic bet or humanitarian imperative?

We All Know Someone Who Was Killed" - Iran's Deadly Crackdown
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We All Know Someone Who Was Killed" - Iran's Deadly Crackdown

Personal testimonies reveal the brutal scale of Iran's recent protest crackdown, with over 6,000 confirmed deaths and systematic targeting of civilians by security forces.

Trump's Tariff Ultimatum Exposes the Reality of Modern Trade Deals
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Trump's Tariff Ultimatum Exposes the Reality of Modern Trade Deals

White House doubles down on South Korea tariff hike, claiming no progress on trade commitments. What this reveals about Trump's negotiation playbook and alliance management.