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Ireland picks new president, polls indicate win for pro-Palestine candidate
Catherine Connolly, whose campaign was rocked by a last-minute deepfake video, is predicted to win.
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Terror-free Turkiye: A homegrown peace reshaping the region
The PKK’s dissolution marks a uniquely Turkish path to peace, strengthening energy security and regional cooperation.
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US allies seek to keep Trump “invested” in Asia trip talks
Analyst Patricia M Kim says some Asian countries hope to show Trump they are valuable partners to the US.
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to meet European leaders in London over military aid
'Coalition of the Willing' to meet to step up pressure on Russia's Putin after a new round of sanctions.
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The US warships off Venezuela aren’t there to fight drugs
Washington’s Caribbean build-up isn’t about traffickers. It’s about projecting power and pushing regime change.
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FBI’s NBA probe puts booming business of sports betting in the spotlight
Prior to events relating to the NBA, India banned online gambling in August hitting its national cricket team's sponsor.
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Rashford wants permanent Barcelona move from Manchester United
England international Marcus Rashford joined Barcelona on loan from childhood club Manchester United in July.
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Dutch voters hit polls as immigration fears propel far right towards power
Right-wing narratives about immigration have made inroads in the Netherlands.
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Anthony Aguilar: Witness to the Gaza genocide
Anthony Aguilar talks about the violence he witnessed as a security contractor with the notorious GHF in Gaza.
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Trump wants to ‘freeze’ Russia-Ukraine war: Who gets what if that happens?
Currently, Russia controls all of the Luhansk region and part of Donetsk alongside most of Kherson and Zaporizhia.
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Court throws out corruption case seeking to oust Turkish opposition leader
Case seen as test of judicial independence amid crackdown on opposition members including 2028 presidential candidate.
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Canadian ad featuring Reagan on tariffs derails US trade talks
The Trump administration says it has ‘terminated’ all trade talks with Canada over an Ontario government commercial.
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NBA gambling arrests stun league, expose mafia links: What to know
A total of 34 people were arrested, including Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and former player Damon Jones.
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Renewed Lionel Messi to lead Inter Miami into playoffs against Nashville SC
Argentina's Lionel Messi signed a new contract with Inter Miami earlier on Thursday keeping him in the MLS until 2028.
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Curry’s heroics overshadow Gordon’s 50-point night in Warriors’ OT win
Denver Nuggets' Aaron Gordon nets 50 points but it is not enough as Stephen Curry leads Golden State to NBA win.
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On U.S. Military Leadership in a New Era of Defense
As great-power competition intensifies and the prospect of conflict with China looms, military strength, technological innovation, and cooperation with allies are essential to ensuring U.S. national security. General Charles Q. Brown, Jr., 21st chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, discusses the most pressing geopolitical challenges facing the United States and the world today.
Background Reading:
- This article outlines the risks of the United States’ dependence on China for critical minerals, and makes suggestions for how the United States can begin to compete in the space.
Host: Michael Froman, President, Council on Foreign Relations
Guests: Charles Q. Brown, Jr., 21st Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; General, U.S. Air Force (Retired)
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Categories: Defense Policy
RSF drones target Sudan’s Khartoum in fourth day of sustained attacks
Explosions were heard in the vicinity of Khartoum International Airport amid uncertainty over its reopening.
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Palestinian teen killed in Israeli raid on West Bank as settlers rampage
Israeli forces kill youth in Nablus in the occupied territory, as settlers destroy property near Ramallah.
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Trump says US will expand strikes on ‘narco-terrorists’ to land
President Donald Trump said attacks on alleged ‘narco-terrorists’ do not need a declaration of war or Congress approval.
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Trump administration to open up Alaska wildlife refuge to drilling
It said the 'sweeping package' would 'boost energy development, modernise land and resource management' in Alaska.
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