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How Europe's 'Plausible Deniability' Paved the Way for China in North Africa
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How Europe's 'Plausible Deniability' Paved the Way for China in North Africa

Analysis reveals China's growing role in North Africa isn't a story of strategic competition but of structural complementarity, emerging from Europe's preference for 'plausible deniability' over long-term ownership in key sectors.

India's Hasina Headache: Why Extraditing a Former Ally is a Diplomatic Minefield
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India's Hasina Headache: Why Extraditing a Former Ally is a Diplomatic Minefield

India faces a diplomatic and legal test after Bangladesh requests the extradition of former PM Sheikh Hasina, who was sentenced to death. This article analyzes the serious legal hurdles and geopolitical stakes.

Anarchy in Dhaka: Assassination Unleashes Mob Violence as Bangladesh's Government Stands By
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Anarchy in Dhaka: Assassination Unleashes Mob Violence as Bangladesh's Government Stands By

Following the assassination of politician Sharif Osman Hadi, Bangladesh's capital, Dhaka, has descended into violence. The interim government's failure to stop attacks on media outlets raises questions of complicity and state failure.

Trump's Blueprint for a Second Term: A 60% Tariff on China and a 'Ring Fence' Around the U.S. Economy
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Trump's Blueprint for a Second Term: A 60% Tariff on China and a 'Ring Fence' Around the U.S. Economy

An in-depth analysis of the proposed second-term economic plan for Donald Trump, featuring a 60% tariff on Chinese goods and a 10% universal tariff, and its potential to trigger a global trade war and reshape the U.S. economy.

DOJ Releases New Tranche of Jeffrey Epstein Files
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DOJ Releases New Tranche of Jeffrey Epstein Files

The U.S. Justice Department has released three new data sets of Jeffrey Epstein files, part of its ongoing transparency requirements. The release reportedly includes hundreds of photos and court records.

The Insurgent: A Leading 'Never Trump' Republican Runs for Congress—as a Democrat
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The Insurgent: A Leading 'Never Trump' Republican Runs for Congress—as a Democrat

Conservative lawyer and prominent Trump critic George Conway has filed to run as a Democrat for a New York congressional seat, entering a crowded primary that includes JFK's grandson.

U.S. Cites National Security Risks to Curb Offshore Wind, Sparking Policy Debate
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U.S. Cites National Security Risks to Curb Offshore Wind, Sparking Policy Debate

The U.S. Interior Department is citing vague "national security risks" to slow offshore wind development, a move critics say is the Trump administration's latest push to limit renewable energy.

Saudi Arabia Reportedly Buying Ukrainian Grain Shipped by Russia Amid Theft Allegations
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Saudi Arabia Reportedly Buying Ukrainian Grain Shipped by Russia Amid Theft Allegations

Reports allege Saudi Arabia is purchasing Ukrainian grain from Russian-occupied territories. An analysis of the geopolitical implications for food security, international sanctions, and the war in Ukraine.

Lawful Seizure or Modern Piracy? The US-Venezuela Oil Tanker Standoff
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Lawful Seizure or Modern Piracy? The US-Venezuela Oil Tanker Standoff

Are U.S. seizures of Venezuelan oil tankers lawful sanctions enforcement or a form of modern piracy? An analysis of the geopolitical and legal battle shaping the rules of global trade.

Ecuador Sentences 11 Soldiers in Teen Disappearance Case, Fueling Backlash Against Crime Crackdown
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Ecuador Sentences 11 Soldiers in Teen Disappearance Case, Fueling Backlash Against Crime Crackdown

An Ecuadorian court has sentenced 11 soldiers to 34 years in prison for the disappearance and abuse of four teens, fueling criticism of President Noboa's 'Phoenix Plan' security crackdown.

Cycle of Crisis: Medically Evacuated Gaza Infant Hospitalized Again After Return
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Cycle of Crisis: Medically Evacuated Gaza Infant Hospitalized Again After Return

A one-year-old Gaza infant, evacuated to Jordan for life-saving treatment, has been hospitalized again just days after her return, highlighting the territory's fragile health system and ongoing humanitarian crisis.

South Korea Confirms 17th Bird Flu Case This Season at Quail Farm
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South Korea Confirms 17th Bird Flu Case This Season at Quail Farm

South Korea confirmed its 17th case of H5N1 bird flu this winter at a quail farm in Jincheon. Authorities are implementing quarantine measures and nationwide farm inspections to prevent further spread.