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Geopolitics
US-Iran Negotiations Stall as Nuclear Dispute and Hormuz Closure Drive Global Economic Pressure
Negotiations between the United States and Iran have reached a critical stalemate, with President Donald Trump reportedly rejecting Tehran's latest proposal because it fails to address Iran's nuclear program, according…
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- Middle East
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Economy
UAE Withdraws from OPEC, Raising Questions About Cartel's Future Amid Energy Market Turbulence
The United Arab Emirates announced its departure from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the broader OPEC+ alliance on Tuesday, marking a significant rupture within the decades-old oil…
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Geopolitics
US and Regional Allies Issue Statement on Panama Sovereignty Amid China Ship Detentions
The United States and multiple allied nations have released a coordinated statement expressing support for Panama's sovereignty, following what officials describe as Chinese retaliation connected to the Panama Canal.
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- Middle East
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Technology
Divergent Narratives Emerge on China's Technological Competition with the United States
Two recent analyses from independent publications present contrasting yet complementary perspectives on China's technological competition with the United States, focusing on artificial intelligence development and lunar…
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- Asia
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Technology
White House Reportedly Developing Guidance to Circumvent Anthropic AI Safety Warnings
The White House is reportedly drafting guidance that would allow government agencies to bypass safety warnings issued by artificial intelligence company Anthropic for its AI models, according to reports from multiple…
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- India
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Science & Health
Tropical Forest Loss Drops 36% in 2025 After Record High, Researchers Report
Tropical primary rainforest loss decreased substantially in 2025, with researchers documenting 4.3 million hectares (10.6 million acres) destroyed—a 36% reduction from the previous year, according to data released by…
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- India
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Geopolitics
Pakistan and Afghanistan Trade Accusations Over Border Strikes as Mediation Efforts Emerge
Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of committing war crimes following military strikes on Monday that targeted the eastern province of Kunar, according to Afghan officials.
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