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Jun 11, 2026
Despite complaints about "two-tiered policing" in Britain, experts say minorities don't receive favorable treatment from cops. So why does the accusation persist?
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Jun 11, 2026
The world has watched as President Donald Trump vacillates between promises that peace is near in Iran and threats of renewed war. No one bears the cost of that uncertainty more than Iranians.
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Jun 11, 2026
Mexico may have its challenges. But when it comes to being a host for the World Cup, it has its North American co-hosts beat.
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Jun 09, 2026
Decades of dictatorship culminated in 15 years of war and turmoil in Syria. But with the U.S.-Iran war, a relatively peaceful Syria is now an outpost of progress and hope in the Middle East.
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Jun 09, 2026
This year's World Cup, the biggest ever, may not look quite the same as it has in years past, thanks to more hosts, more teams, and more newcomers.
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Jun 09, 2026
Chinese leader Xi Jinping, wary of growing ties between North Korea and Russia, turned on the charm in Pyongyang this week.
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Jun 08, 2026
Many predicted a rightward shift in Peru's presidential runoff. But, the results are so close it could take days, possibly weeks, to declare a winner.
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Jun 08, 2026
As heat waves intensify across India, air conditioners are shifting from a luxury to a necessity, giving rise to a new AC rental market in major cities.
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Jun 08, 2026
Between sky-high ticket prices, combatant competitors, and immigration enforcement worries, World Cup 2026 seems to have more than its fair share of issues.
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Jun 08, 2026
Iran fired a barrage of missiles directly at Israel, in response to the Israeli military's latest attacks against Hezbollah in Beirut. Both sides quickly said they're willing to hold their fire, for now.
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Jun 07, 2026
The strikes come days after a ceasefire agreement in Washington. Iran had warned that an attack on Beirut would renew full-scale war across the Mideast. Iran's powerful parliament speaker hints at retaliation.
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Jun 06, 2026
Pope Leo visited Spain dozens of times before as a priest, but this is the first by a pope in 15 years. It signals Leo is returning papal attention to Europe's Christian roots after Pope Francis largely focused on smaller Catholic communities farther away.
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Jun 05, 2026
As Armenia goes to the polls Sunday, voters face a choice between a prime minister seeking peace with rival Azerbaijan, and pro-Russia elites.
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Jun 05, 2026
Ukraine's defensive efforts against Russia are increasingly bringing its supportive European neighbors under fire. What are NATO nations to do?
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Jun 05, 2026
Anastasia Fomitchova left her life in Paris to join the fight for her native Ukraine. She was inspired to write a book about the bravery and unflinching humanity of those she served alongside as a medic. Her message to Europeans: It's their war, too.
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Jun 05, 2026
Benjamin Netanyahu has long presented himself as the best Israeli politician to keep the country safe. But, going into another election, some voters have their doubts.
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Jun 04, 2026
In a suburb of Abidjan, teams of women make up highly efficient, open-air production lines of attiéké - Côte d'Ivoire's national dish.
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Jun 04, 2026
The Chilean children's show has gained an international following, but Mexico is home to some of the most ardent fans of its satirical humor.
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Jun 03, 2026
If there's any country that shows sanctions' unforeseen consequences, it's one that has rebuilt self-sufficiency and forged new trade under pressure.
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Jun 02, 2026
Iraq was offering attractive opportunities for Gulf Arab economic and diplomatic initiatives, but the war made it a springboard for Iran-backed militia attacks. Can the country's young and untested prime minister navigate a multifaceted crisis?
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Jun 02, 2026
The popularity of surfing is growing in Côte d'Ivoire, putting the country's competitive surf scene on the map and helping reverse a culture of fear around the ocean.
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Jun 02, 2026
Energy costs have skyrocketed in the United Kingdom because of the Iran war. Could more drilling for oil and gas in the North Sea bring them down?
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Jun 01, 2026
Despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire for Lebanon reached in April, the Israeli military's campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah is expanding.
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May 31, 2026
The Ukraine war has transformed the battlefield. First, it was aerial drones. Now, ground robots are being developed and deployed for reconnaissance, deliveries, evacuations, and handling mines. The goal: Help Ukraine stand up to its larger Russian enemy.
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May 30, 2026
Senior European officials say Russian intelligence agencies have grown more aggressive in their efforts to steal Western research and defense technology, with agents building fake companies and deploying cyber spies to gather information.
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May 30, 2026
India and Pakistan are accelerating a largely underexamined arms buildup. After last year's military clash, the shift toward faster, less predictable technologies is raising new concerns about future confrontation between old rivals.
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May 29, 2026
Colombian voters are choosing between a continuation of outgoing President Gustavo Petro's social welfare policies and a renewed focus on security.
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May 28, 2026
Norway is one of the countries that is ranked highest in terms of community. It is events like "dugnads" that might be helping bolster that mindset.
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May 28, 2026
The popularity of electric vehicles is growing quickly in Kenya, led by exponential growth in the sale and use of electric motorcycles.
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May 28, 2026
A new people's initiative aiming to limit political dynasties is inspiring hope that the Philippines' 2028 election could look different.
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May 26, 2026
Mixed signals surround the U.S.-Iran negotiations, but a bloc of Mideast middle powers is assertively pushing for a ceasefire.
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May 26, 2026
The Trump administration is looking to impose big changes on Cuba. What's at stake for the people who live there?
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May 26, 2026
As countries like Russia and Iran keep pursuing their agendas despite being hit by heavy Western sanctions, many wonder: Are sanctions effective?
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May 25, 2026
Belarus' exiled opposition leader visits Kyiv as the city recovers from Russia's largest missile attack of the year. World leaders are closely watching Belarus' potential support for Russia's invasion.
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May 22, 2026
Despite coming from different ends of the political spectrum - and lingering tensions between their countries - Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung are forging a deep partnership.
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May 22, 2026
In South Korea, President Lee Jae-myung sees housing affordability as an existential challenge for the future of the country.
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May 22, 2026
Opened April 2026, the Phoenix Library in Gaza City is rebuilding a culture of reading with books salvaged from more than two years of destruction.
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May 21, 2026
With the United States withdrawing from global humanitarian efforts, is there an opportunity for middle power Norway to step into the gap?
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May 21, 2026
War, an internet blackout, and a shipping blockade: The people of Iran are living through an economic meltdown. The way out of it is far from clear.
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May 20, 2026
Iran's viral social media campaign has been slick, savvy, and accessible to a Western audience. It seems to have caught the U.S. completely off guard.
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May 20, 2026
Argentina's overhauled labor law is meant to modernize the workforce and loosen the grip of historically powerful unions. But in an administration focused on cost-cutting, some workers find the legislation one shock too many.
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May 20, 2026
Ukraine has turned its advances in drone technology into a diplomatic asset. Not so long ago, President Zelenskyy visited foreign capitals to beg for assistance. Now, he seals deals for drone sales and tech-sharing - as a desirable security partner.
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May 19, 2026
By visiting Beijing, Vladimir Putin is trying to bolster relations between Russia and China - and to limit their vulnerability to U.S. adventurism.
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May 19, 2026
The government in North Korea has abandoned its official goal of unification with South Korea. Now, the leadership in South Korea has to figure out if it will do the same.
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May 18, 2026
Before the war, Qatar had built itself into a diplomatic power by mediating disputes near and far. Hit hard by Iran, the tiny Persian Gulf country is not wavering in that mission, seen as central to its identity. Still, it recognizes it has security needs, too.
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May 16, 2026
Lebanese first responders face unprecedented casualties from Israeli strikes. Carrying their colleagues' loss, they continue with deepened resolve.
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May 15, 2026
The highly anticipated summit in Beijing showcased how China today is more willing than ever to directly challenge the United States.
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May 15, 2026
Norway's money and hydropower have insulated it from the world's energy pressures - until now. The way it solves these challenges could set a global example.
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May 15, 2026
A looming challenge from Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham appears set to topple Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Why does Britain seem no longer governable?
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May 15, 2026
If it's silliness you're after, it's hard to beat "Fifi," a 15-foot-tall kinetic pink poodle, and other unusual pieces at the American Visionary Art Museum.
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May 14, 2026
Consumers worldwide have felt squeezed for many reasons, including the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz. So, they've come up with their own solutions.
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May 14, 2026
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump and a cadre of American CEOs to Beijing.
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May 13, 2026
France is trying to bolster its fading influence in Africa, with promises of big investment and equal partnership. But its colonial history continues to create road bumps.
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May 13, 2026
In Taiwan, people's willingness to stand up to coercion from China is closely related to their trust that the United States will come to their aid.
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May 13, 2026
Brazil has some of the toughest racism laws in the world, which an Argentine tourist found out the hard way, as she awaits a court sentence.
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May 12, 2026
Tech giants from the U.S. and China are in a race to dominate the future of AI. But the two countries are not racing toward the same finish line.
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May 11, 2026
Russia is no longer making major battlefield gains. If anything, it's been Ukraine, aided by its technological prowess, taking back small pieces of territory. After a punishing winter, Ukraine is in a surprisingly encouraging place.
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May 11, 2026
Conflict in the Middle East has brought an energy crunch to the Philippines. But this Indigenous community has found a way to insulate itself with a small-scale, renewable, and reliable source of electrical power.
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May 11, 2026
What does interim President Delcy Rodríguez's cozying up to the U.S. mean for the future of the socialist Chavismo movement?
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May 10, 2026
A U.S.-mediated ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine appeared under serious strain on Sunday, with both sides trading blame for weekend attacks.
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May 08, 2026
Thursday's U.K. election results showed voters' frustration with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, as they voted out Labour officials and rewarded Reform UK.
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May 08, 2026
Despite close working ties between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, there is a crisis in the U.S.-Israel relationship, with American public support for Israel plummeting. Most Israelis see it. But do they wonder about how to fix it?
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May 07, 2026
Since late 2024, and now as part of the U.S.-Israel war against Iran, Lebanon's Tehran-backed Hezbollah militia has been the target of powerful and persistent Israeli attacks. So, how is it that it keeps on fighting, even intensifying its own attacks on Israel?
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May 07, 2026
Shomrim North West London, a volunteer neighborhood patrol, is helping British Jews respond to antisemitic attacks like the one last week in Golders Green.
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May 07, 2026
Sudan's civil war has displaced millions of people, often leaving couples stranded far from each other, unsure if they will ever meet again.
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May 05, 2026
The prices of many staple foods in Senegal have spiked in recent years. As a result, the national dish, thieboudienne, is more expensive than ever.
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May 05, 2026
Every year Colombia retires thousands of battle-hardened veterans from its armed forces. Many end up enlisting in foreign conflicts.
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May 04, 2026
President Donald Trump's attempts to punish criticism, like that from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, seem to be delivering diminishing returns in Europe.
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May 04, 2026
Scientists hope fieldwork here will reveal clues to human evolution and adaptation.
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May 04, 2026
Venezuela has one of the highest inflation rates in the world, regularly hitting triple digits. The ouster of Nicolás Maduro hasn't brought noticeable economic change - yet.
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May 03, 2026
Landlords across the country are part of a federal lawsuit demanding compensation after they were prohibited from evicting tenants who didn't pay rent during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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May 02, 2026
The Pentagon said Friday it would withdraw 5,000 troops from NATO-ally Germany in the next 6-12 months. Germany's defense minister said a drawdown was expected as he emphasized the countries' shared interests.
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May 01, 2026
In its quest to unite the self-governing island of Taiwan with mainland China, Beijing has considered - and practiced - a blockade of the Taiwan Strait.
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May 01, 2026
The U.S. has indicted ten current and former government officials in Mexico on drug trafficking charges. But President Claudia Sheinbaum insists that Mexico will conduct its own investigation.
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May 01, 2026
Nepali fighters captured by Ukraine offer intel - for militaries, and for families back home.
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May 01, 2026
Citizens of Ghana, Kenya, and several other African nations are ending up on the front lines in Ukraine as Russia looks overseas to bolster its armed forces.
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Apr 30, 2026
Lebanese people displaced by war have been on an emotional roller coaster. A ceasefire has been extended, but fighting in the south hasn't ended. Even as families yearning for home prepare to return, despite the uncertainty, they are warned not to take the risk.
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Apr 30, 2026
The "Antares" Pavlohrad search-and-rescue canine unit in Ukraine finds people, but its work also helps team members deal with the war's tribulations.
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Apr 29, 2026
For years, the business-friendly United Arab Emirates had sought regional normalization. Now, after being targeted by Iran, it is pushing the United States to demand greater concessions from Tehran, and is pressing its neighbors to cooperate militarily.
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Apr 28, 2026
Amid wars with Iran and Hezbollah, Israelis still very much want an independent state commission of inquiry to learn the truth about the failure to prevent the Hamas attack that sparked the Gaza war. Israel's top court has given the Netanyahu government more time.
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Apr 28, 2026
It's planting season for farmers in Southeast Asia. The global fertilizer shortage could not have come at a worse time. Later, U.S. consumers will feel the impact, too.
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Apr 27, 2026
In India, a group that advocates for Muslim women finds itself caught in the crossfire of the broader debate over a Uniform Civil Code, a sweeping reform that could redefine India's approach to religious liberty.
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Apr 27, 2026
Ukraine's cultural institutions are targets of the Kremlin's war. That has made the security of the country's cultural cache a priority among museums.
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Apr 26, 2026
Affordability is a something people around the world are struggling with. In India, the story often starts with housing.
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Apr 25, 2026
Peace talks between the U.S. and Iran were scheduled to continue Saturday in Pakistan, but they fell apart after President Donald Trump announced that he would not be sending U.S. envoys to take part in negotiations.
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Apr 25, 2026
U.S. envoys headed to Pakistan on Saturday for another round of indirect talks with Iran. A ceasefire in the Middle East has mostly held, but shipping in the Strait of Hormuz is still blocked, which is being felt across the global economy.
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Apr 24, 2026
In this latest round of Israel-Hezbollah fighting, Lebanese civilians have once again paid a heavy price. Even as the ceasefire in Lebanon is extended, neither combatant is showing signs of backing down.
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Apr 24, 2026
Constitutional reform is something Japan's ruling party has long debated, but never been able to accomplish. Now, the country's prime minister is using her popularity to push the matter forward.
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Apr 24, 2026
Municipal elections are being held Saturday in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, coinciding with voting in the West Bank. It's the first time since 2005 that Gazans are able to vote. Water and sanitation are on the ballot, as is, symbolically, Palestinian national unity.
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Apr 23, 2026
How does a government balance its responsibility to guarantee fair and secure elections with the need to protect citizens' fundamental right to vote? A voter-roll clean-up in India is sparking allegations of suppression.
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Apr 22, 2026
Keir Starmer became British prime minister in 2024, promising to bring stability to the U.K. Now he is under pressure to resign, accused of misleading the public.
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Apr 22, 2026
Haiti's longest-running newspaper has weathered dictatorships and natural disasters. Can it withstand growing criminal-gang control?
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Apr 22, 2026
Women were once unwelcome playing on the village ball field in Hondzonot, Mexico. That has changed for the team Las Diablillas.
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Apr 21, 2026
Peruvians say they welcome U.S. investment - but not at the expense of their relationship with China.
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Apr 21, 2026
Glaciers in the tropics are rare and melting quickly, reshaping the lives of the people who depend on them.
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Apr 20, 2026
As civilians displaced by the Israel-Hezbollah conflict in Lebanon try to return to their war-damaged homes, a new Israeli occupation zone in the country's south poses an obstacle for many. Meanwhile, the ceasefire has reduced but not eliminated the fighting.
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Apr 20, 2026
Péter Magyar is set to take Hungary's reins with a supermajority's powers - and experts say he'll need it to undo Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule.
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Apr 20, 2026
After the U.S.-Israeli war's "decapitation" strikes against top Islamic Republic political and military leaders, who is this new generation that has taken the reins in Iran? They are more hard-line than their predecessors, and less willing to compromise.
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Apr 20, 2026
With the costs of the war in Ukraine growing, the Kremlin has been raising taxes on and rolling back exemptions for Russian small businesses.
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Apr 19, 2026
President Donald Trump says U.S. negotiators will head to Pakistan on Monday for another round of talks with Iran. The aim is to extend a fragile ceasefire set to expire by Wednesday.
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