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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to Meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is set to visit Moscow on Wednesday to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, marking a historic first official visit to Russia since the transitional government took power in Damascus. The trip highlights Syria’s efforts to bolster international legitimacy and deepen ties with Moscow, a long-standing ally of the former Bashar…
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South Africa Confirms ICJ Genocide Case Against Israel Will Proceed Despite Gaza Ceasefire
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated that the ongoing International Court of Justice (ICJ) genocide case against Israel will continue despite the recent US-brokered Gaza ceasefire. Speaking to parliament in Cape Town on Tuesday, Ramaphosa emphasized that the peace deal, while welcome, does not affect the legal proceedings. Ramaphosa: Justice Must Proceed Regardless of…
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US and China Impose Port Fees: Escalating Trade Tensions Threaten Global Shipping
The global shipping industry is facing renewed uncertainty as the United States and China roll out port fees targeting each other’s vessels, intensifying tensions in the ongoing trade conflict between the world’s two largest economies. Analysts warn that these tit-for-tat port fees could “distort global freight flows,” impacting a wide range of goods, from crude…
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“New Normal”: Pakistan’s Shifting Strategy with the Afghan Taliban Amid Border Clashes
Rising Tensions Between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban Pakistan’s relations with the Afghan Taliban, once seen as a strategic partnership, have entered a period of heightened tension. Over the past weekend, deadly clashes erupted along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, killing dozens on both sides and highlighting the fragility of diplomatic ties. Pakistani officials reported killing over…
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President Zelenskyy Strips Odesa Mayor Gennadiy Trukhanov of Ukrainian Citizenship
Zelenskyy Revokes Odesa Mayor’s Citizenship Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has officially stripped Gennadiy Trukhanov, the mayor of Odesa, of his Ukrainian citizenship amid allegations that he holds a Russian passport. In his place, Zelenskyy has appointed a military administration to govern Ukraine’s largest port city, which has a population of approximately one million. The decision…
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Trump Threatens to Cut ‘Democrat Programmes’ Amid Government Shutdown, Extends Military Funding
Trump Escalates Threats on Government Programs President Donald Trump has renewed his threat to eliminate federal programs he calls “Democrat programmes” as the United States government shutdown enters its fifteenth day. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Trump claimed, “The Democrats are getting killed on the shutdown because we’re closing up programmes that are Democrat programmes…
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Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki Erupts, Volcanic Ash Reaches 10km
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki Erupts in Eastern Indonesia Authorities in Indonesia have raised the alert for Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki to its highest level following a volcanic eruption that shot ash approximately 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) into the sky. The eruption occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, October 15, 2025, with a previous minor eruption reported…
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US and UK Sanction Massive Southeast Asian Crypto Scam Network
US and UK Crackdown Targets Prince Group The United States and United Kingdom have unveiled sweeping sanctions against one of Southeast Asia’s largest transnational criminal networks, the Prince Group, accused of orchestrating vast cryptocurrency scams using trafficked workers. The network reportedly operated “scam centres” across Cambodia, Myanmar, and multiple countries in the region. The US…
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Dozens Killed and Injured in Escalating Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Clashes
Deadly Clashes Erupt Along the Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Dozens of people have been killed and injured in fresh clashes between Pakistani and Afghan forces, highlighting growing tensions along the shared border. The violence spanned southeastern Afghanistan’s Spin Boldak district and Pakistan’s Chaman district, marking a new spike in hostilities between the two neighbors. Afghan Taliban spokesman…
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How Successful Is Ukraine’s ‘Gas War’ Against Russia? An In-Depth Analysis
Ukraine’s Gas War: Targeting Russia’s Energy Backbone Since Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014, Moscow promised residents improved salaries, hospitals, and infrastructure. However, nearly 11 years later, the reality for residents has been dramatically different. Ukrainian drone and missile campaigns against Russian energy infrastructure have created near-daily blackouts, persistent gasoline shortages, and heightened public anxiety.…
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