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Why Italy Is Betting Big on the Indo-Pacific
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Why Italy Is Betting Big on the Indo-Pacific

PM Meloni's Japan-Korea tour reveals Europe's new Asia strategy. From Mediterranean to Pacific, how Italy's 'Global Mediterranean' vision is reshaping geopolitical alignments.

From Rebel to President: The Unlikely Journey of Colombia's Gustavo Petro
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From Rebel to President: The Unlikely Journey of Colombia's Gustavo Petro

How a former M-19 guerrilla fighter became Colombia's first left-wing president, challenging decades of conservative rule and confronting Trump on the world stage.

France Moves Toward Social Media Ban for Under-15s
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France Moves Toward Social Media Ban for Under-15s

France debates social media ban for under-15s with Macron's backing, following Australia's lead in global trend toward youth internet regulation

Last Gaza Hostage Retrieved: Trump Peace Plan Phase Two Begins
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Last Gaza Hostage Retrieved: Trump Peace Plan Phase Two Begins

Israel recovers the body of the final Gaza hostage, Ran Gvili, clearing the path for Phase Two of Trump's peace plan focused on Gaza reconstruction and demilitarization. Analysis of the challenges ahead.

China's $10B Canal Nears Completion, Reshaping Southeast Asian Trade
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China's $10B Canal Nears Completion, Reshaping Southeast Asian Trade

China's Pinglu Canal, a $10.4 billion mega-project connecting landlocked provinces to the sea, is set for completion this year. How will this transform regional trade dynamics?

South Korea Earns 'Model Ally' Status with 3.5% Defense Spending Pledge
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South Korea Earns 'Model Ally' Status with 3.5% Defense Spending Pledge

Pentagon's policy chief praises South Korea as exemplary partner for committing to increase defense spending to 3.5% of GDP, signaling shifting dynamics in US-Asia alliance strategy under Trump administration.

Forget Greenland — securing Diego Garcia should come first
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Forget Greenland — securing Diego Garcia should come first

While Trump focuses on Greenland, America's crucial Indian Ocean military base Diego Garcia faces uncertainty after UK-Mauritius sovereignty deal. A strategic oversight?

The 'Discombobulator': Trump's Secret Weapon in Venezuela
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The 'Discombobulator': Trump's Secret Weapon in Venezuela

Trump admits using mysterious sonic weapons and equipment-disabling technology in Maduro's abduction. What does this reveal about America's invisible arsenal?

Doctors Without Borders Hands Over Staff Details to Israel in 'Impossible Choice
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Doctors Without Borders Hands Over Staff Details to Israel in 'Impossible Choice

MSF agrees to provide Palestinian staff information to Israeli authorities after losing operating licenses, sparking debate over humanitarian principles under genocide.

EU Targets Musk's X Over AI-Generated Sexual Deepfakes
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EU Targets Musk's X Over AI-Generated Sexual Deepfakes

European Commission launches investigation into X's Grok AI tool for creating sexual deepfakes. Platform faces potential fines up to 6% of global revenue under Digital Services Act.

Taiwan Establishes Elite Firepower Hub with US as Beijing Ramps Up Military Pressure
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Taiwan Establishes Elite Firepower Hub with US as Beijing Ramps Up Military Pressure

Taiwan launches its highest-level Joint Firepower Coordination Centre with US partnership to integrate asymmetric strike capabilities amid intensifying Chinese military threats.

China Claims to Solve Aviation's Speed vs. Stealth Dilemma
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China Claims to Solve Aviation's Speed vs. Stealth Dilemma

Chinese researchers unveiled aircraft design breakthrough that could enable next-generation stealth bombers to achieve supersonic flight, potentially ending the decades-old trade-off between speed and stealth that has constrained US and Russian air forces.