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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The Real Threat to Iran
Iran’s real threat does not come from foreign powers, but rather from the Iranian people themselves.
Ethiopia Hosts Covert Camp Training Sudan’s RSF Fighters
Sudan’s military has long accused Abu Dhabi of arming and funding the RSF, allegations that U.N. experts and some U.S.…
Moderate Socialist Wins Portugal’s Presidency in Landslide Runoff
In Portugal, Ventura, leader of the anti-establishment Chega (“Enough”) party, has surged in recent years and heads the second-largest force…
Trump Administration to Present Sudan Peace Plan to ‘Board of Peace’
Boulos described the Board of Peace as a smaller, highly engaged group that is eager to support conflict resolution efforts…
ICE Agents Spark Outrage in Italy Ahead of Winter Olympics
U.S. officials moved quickly to clarify ICE’s role at the Winter Olympic Games, stressing that the agency would not carry…
Rafah Crossing Reopens for Limited Travel as Israeli Violations Continue
Egypt has repeatedly warned against any attempt to use the crossing to forcibly displace Palestinians, insisting it must function as…
Trump Threatens Tariffs on Countries Supplying Oil to Cuba
Trump’s move, authorized through an executive order declaring a national emergency, allows the United States to levy tariffs on imports…
American Democracy is Facing an Authoritarian Test
Trump practices politics as a performance art, a “reality show”.
Starmer Signals Reset in UK–China Relations During Beijing Summit
Starmer’s engagement with Beijing comes amid heightened global uncertainty and strained relations between several Western allies and the United States…
The X Algorithm’s Challenge in Türkiye: Politics, Engagement, and Disinformation
Does X’s content recommendation algorithm in Türkiye genuinely operate with political bias? How does this affect user experience and public…
Conflict Prevention is the UN’s Core Mandate: Why Does It Keep Failing?
Washington has invoked the U.N. to confer legality and legitimacy on the use of force when multilateral authorization has aligned…
‘Yellow Line’ Emerges as De Facto Israeli Buffer Zone in Gaza
Although not formally recognized as an international boundary, the Yellow Line in Gaza functions as a powerful internal border.
Xi Calls on Brazil to Defend Global South Interests
Xi reiterated China’s long-standing position on strengthening ties with Latin American and Caribbean countries, saying Beijing is willing to remain…
After More than 30 Years, the Far Right Has Come to Power in Chile
In Chile, the left’s campaign failed to offer a positive, transformative program.
NATO Chief Urges Focus on Ukraine Amid Greenland Tensions
Rutte stressed that while issues like Greenland should be addressed through dialogue, they should not overshadow the war in Ukraine.
The Breakdown in Japan-China Relations
The China-Japan crisis stems from the structural tension between China’s ideological framework, which centers Taiwan in regime legitimacy and national…
A Look at Trump’s Proposed Board of Peace and Who Has Been Invited
Trump sharply criticized the United Nations, saying it “has never lived up to its potential” and suggesting the Board of…
A New Threshold in the Vicious Cycle: A Pause for ‘Southern Cyprus’ in the EU’s Scope?
The Israel-centered tripartite alliance appears likely to create a disruptive point of resistance for Turkey-TRNC relations, even if it fails…
