International
Calculated hypocrisy: Why Western powers court Beijing but rely on US
Economic engagement with China does not amount to strategic realignment.
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Trump’s Board of Peace meets: Who’s in, who’s out, what’s on the agenda?
Asian and Middle Eastern partners line up in Washington, while Europe tries to keep a distance.
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Focus - Indonesia's picture-postcard island of Bali grapples with property frenzy
Bali's picture-postcard image is cracking. On Indonesia's premium tourist resort, the race to build luxury villas and hotels has triggered an unprecedented property frenzy. Farmland is carved up into…
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Putin says Russia 'always' stands by Cuba, slams US sanctions
Moscow will "always" stand by Cuba, Russian President Vladimir Putin told Havana's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez in Moscow on Wednesday, reiterating support for the Caribbean island struggling against…
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French far-left party in the spotlight over far-right activist’s death
The killing of far-right activist Quentin Deranque in Lyon is sending shockwaves through French politics with mayoral elections just around the corner. French authorities have so far arrested nine suspects,…
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Iran says progress made in nuclear talks with US in Geneva
Iran said Tuesday it had agreed with the United States in talks in Geneva on "guiding principles" for a deal to avoid conflict. The Omani-mediated talks were aimed at averting the possibility of US military…
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Vonn’s skis didn’t release in Olympic crash as safety concerns resurface
'Smart binding' system in development, but costs are a concern as well as whether skiers really want it.
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Tested on Palestinians: Epstein, Israel’s Barak pushed spy tech in Nigeria
Investigation reveals how Jeffrey Epstein and Ehud Barak marketed Israeli surveillance tech to profit from Nigeria.
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'It's the moment to do business with Africa': Interview with CEO of UN Global Compact
Work with Africa rather than in Africa. That is the message from Sanda Ojiambo, CEO of UN Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative which aims to get businesses to follow…
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Pakistan’s Punjab police kill 900 people in eight months: What’s going on?
Human rights report alleges record extrajudicial killings by Punjab’s police unit set up to combat organised crime.
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Press Review - Death of Quentin: Suspect's links with France Unbowed party put left in spotlight
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, February 18, 2026: The killing of far-right activist Quentin Deranque has plunged France into political chaos, as one of the suspects was revealed to be working for the far-left…
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Bulgaria to hold snap parliamentary election on April 19 after protests
Eighth vote in just five years follows government resignation after weeks of protests over budget, alleged corruption.
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