Brazil Explores Retaliatory Options Against New US Tariffs
The United States imposed a 25% surcharge in July on Brazilian goods, citing what Washington described as unfair trade practices.
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US Declines to Extend North American Trade Deal, Opening Path for Renegotiation
Mexico has resisted U.S. proposals requiring North American-built vehicles to contain 50% U.S.-made components, a measure that would increase the…
Survey: Central Banks Plan to Cut Dollar Reserves as Gold and AI Gain Prominence
Survey by Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum signals first recorded long-term shift away from the U.S. dollar.
More Than 5,300 People Remain Trapped in Myanmar Scam Centres Despite Crackdown
Scam centers across Southeast Asia, especially in Myanmar and Cambodia, have evolved into a sophisticated transnational criminal industry worth billions…
Venezuela Earthquakes: Dozens Dead as Powerful Tremors Devastate Caracas
According to updated USGS modeling, there is a 39% probability that fatalities could range between 1,000 and 10,000 people in…
UN Inquiry Accuses Israel of Deliberately Targeting Palestinian Children in Gaza
At least 20,179 Palestinian children were killed between October 7, 2023, and October 7, 2025.
Colombia Elects Right-Wing Candidate Abelardo De La Espriella in Narrow Presidential Victory
Although the preliminary count favored De La Espriella, Cepeda stopped short of immediately conceding defeat in Colombian elections.
Investment Fund Emerges as Key Incentive in US-Iran Peace Framework
Projects under consideration reportedly include repairs and modernization of refineries, airports, transportation networks, industrial facilities, and major manufacturing centers damaged…
Xi’s Visit to North Korea Highlights China’s Concern Over Growing Russia Ties
For North Korea, maintaining strong ties with both China and Russia offers opportunities to diversify its partnerships and reduce dependence…
Pope Leo Apologises for Catholic Church’s Historic Role in Slavery
Leo’s statement marks the clearest acknowledgment by a pope of institutional responsibility for slavery, going further than previous Vatican statements…
US Removes UN Expert Francesca Albanese From Sanctions List
The legal challenge against the sanctions was filed in February by Albanese’s husband and daughter, who is a U.S. citizen.
Straits and Armed Conflicts: What About the Strait of Hormuz?
The US blocking civilian vessels bound for or coming from Iran through the Strait of Hormuz would clearly violate international…
The Hungarian Elections and the Transformation of Post-Liberalism
The Hungarian elections demonstrate that the sustainability of post-liberal politics in the new era hinges on three fundamental, interlinked conditions.
Trump Heads to China Seeking Diplomatic Gains amid Iran War Pressures
According to officials involved in preparations for the Trump-Xi summit, it remains uncertain whether Washington and Beijing will even extend…
Israel’s Violations of the Ceasefire: Iran and Lebanon
Just as Israel has pitted the US against Iran through its sustained campaign over the years, it does not wish…
Beyond the Stage: Can Muslim Leadership Move from Conversation to Coordination?
For Hamza Yousaf, the former First Minister of Scotland, the issue is not a lack of capacity in the Muslim…
A New Era in Baghdad: Ali al-Zeydi, from Businessman to Prime Minister
Born in Baghdad in 1986, Ali al-Zeydi is the youngest prime ministerial candidate in Iraqi history.
Europe Faces Security Challenges Over US Troop Withdrawal Plan
The planned US withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Europe highlights the continent’s long-standing dependence on US military support, even as…
The Archetypal Betrayal Stretching from the Sanctity of the Holocaust to Gaza
Israel is reproducing the trauma it suffered in the past from the position of the perpetrator.
