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International Affairs
Foreign policy, geopolitics, alliances, and the global events reshaping American interests abroad.
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Putin's War in Ukraine Deepens Russia's Economic and Strategic Subordination to China
Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine has backfired, leaving Russia economically and strategically dependent on China. Mo
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ECB Hikes Rates as Iran War Fuels Inflation; Fed Pressure Mounts
The ECB raised interest rates by 25 basis points, citing inflation from the Iran war, ahead of the Fed's first meeting u
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Trump Touts Secret Oil Move Through Hormuz as Inflation Rises
President Trump said a covert operation moved over 100 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz, claiming U.S
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Team USA World Cup 2026: Full Match Schedule and How to Watch
The U.S. men's national team opens its World Cup campaign on June 12 against Paraguay. All three group-stage games will
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U.S. Must Rebuild Trust with Allies to Counter Iran, Not Seek It with Tehran
Former diplomat Wendy Sherman says negotiations with Iran don't require trust—but allies do. Without strong relationship
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Lula's Pivot to China Risks Brazil's Sovereignty and Economic Stability
President Lula's sharp turn toward Beijing—through yuan bonds, military exercises, and telecom deals—threatens Brazil's
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Rubio Pressures Europe on Ebola Travel Curbs Ahead of World Cup
The Trump administration is pressing European nations to tighten travel restrictions from Ebola-affected African countri
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Trump Admin Pressures UK to Scrap Under-16 Social Media Ban
The Trump administration is pushing the UK to abandon a planned social media ban for children under 16, arguing for pare
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Cuba Envoy: Trump Sanctions Are Cover for Military Intervention
Cuba's chargé d'affaires in Washington warns that new U.S. sanctions and the indictment of Raúl Castro are designed to b
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Energy Secretary Wright: Strait of Hormuz Oil Traffic Set to Keep Rising
Energy Secretary Chris Wright predicted Tuesday that oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz will keep rising as US and
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How Iran Turned Lebanon into a Nuclear Deal Veto: A Trap Washington Walked Into
The US-Iran draft agreement pairs nuclear and Lebanon tracks, giving Hezbollah veto power over diplomacy. Tehran designe
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How Washington's Flawed Ceasefire Strategy Fueled Iran's Multi-Front Attack on Israel
A US-brokered ceasefire in Lebanon collapsed within 48 hours, as Iran coordinated a multi-front assault on Israel. The a