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Ramzan Kadyrov’s illness raises questions about Chechnya’s future and Putin’s control
As speculation swirls about the Chechen strongman’s health, Moscow faces the challenge of preserving order in a region built on one man’s fear-based rule.
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Extreme heat wave sweeps Central Europe, sparking wildfires and health alerts
As temperatures climb across the continent, authorities warn of dangerous conditions and issue emergency advisories.
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Russia becomes first country to recognize Taliban as Afghanistan’s legitimate government
Diplomatic breakthrough follows years of isolation and signals Moscow’s deeper strategic push in the region.
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South Korea’s stock market rebounds after political crisis and promises of reform
Kospi leads Asia with 30% gain as new president vows to tackle “Korea discount” and attract investors.
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US hiring is stable but begins to exhibit strain in the wake of immigration crackdown
147,000 jobs are added in June, although private employment slows and labour-force participation declines.
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US-Vietnam trade pact aims to push China out of Southeast Asian supply chains
Trump’s new tariffs seek to penalize transshipments and pressure countries to decouple from China.
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European CEOs urge pause on AI Act as Brussels weighs major changes
Airbus, BNP Paribas, and other industry leaders warn EU rules threaten innovation and global competitiveness.
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Ukraine proposes new workaround to get US weapons as Trump halts direct aid
Facing a stalled offensive and frozen arms deliveries, Kyiv urges Europe to buy American weapons on its behalf.
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Trump’s plan to eliminate taxes on tips draws global contrast and domestic criticism
As the US moves to make tips tax-free, critics warn it could entrench an already flawed wage system.
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CIA review faults process behind 2016 Russia-Trump election report, but upholds key conclusion
Findings support assessment that Russia sought to harm Clinton and help Trump, while criticising rushed and politicised intelligence process.
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Trump’s tax bill offers $6,000 senior deduction, but most low-income retirees won’t benefit
White House touts provision as a win for seniors, but critics warn it helps upper-middle earners and weakens Social Security.
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Tesla sales slump deepens as Musk bets big on robotaxis and AI
Despite falling profits and shrinking EV demand, Musk pushes vision of a driverless, humanoid-powered future.
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Trump pauses key weapons to Ukraine as Pentagon reviews global arms distribution
Decision reflects growing concerns over US stockpile shortages amid rising global demand.
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Harvard braces for billion-dollar shortfall amid Trump’s escalating crackdown
Cuts to research funds, student aid, and tax threats strain the university’s finances and future.
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Russia launches largest drone and missile barrage of war as Ukraine scrambles to defend skies
Over 500 drones and missiles pummel Ukraine overnight, killing pilot and straining air defences as Zelensky urges US to send more Patriot systems.
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Canada scraps tech tax targeting US giants to salvage trade talks with Trump
Move averts renewed trade war and revives stalled US-Canada economic negotiations ahead of July summit deadline.
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Ibrahim Traoré's rise fuels Africa's tide of anti-Westernism — but violence escalates in Burkina Faso under his rule
He is hailed as a new Pan-African hero, defying French influence, drawing Russia in, and invoking Sankara's legacy — even as rebel brutality intensifies.
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Inside Israel’s Operation Narnia: How Iran’s nuclear brain trust was dismantled
Israel's covert assassinations of Iranian nuclear scientists dealt a major blow to Tehran’s atomic ambitions, targeting key figures in the country’s weapons program in its most audacious strike yet.
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Is AI reshaping our brains? Early studies suggest reduced cognitive effort, but long-term impact remains unclear
From school assignments to bedtime tales, generative AI is reshaping how we think — for better or for worse.
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Israel orders mass evacuations in Gaza City as Trump urges swift hostage deal
New evacuation orders signal possible escalation in Gaza while US pressure mounts for cease-fire negotiations and hostage release.
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Russia advances toward Sumy as Ukraine scrambles to hold northern front under drone, artillery barrage
Ukrainian troops say they are outnumbered 3-to-1 near Sumy as Russia presses advantage and Trump grows frustrated with stalled cease-fire talks.
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Southern EU states push back against France-UK migration swap deal
Italy, Spain, Greece and others warn proposed bilateral agreement could shift asylum burden onto them, bypassing broader EU-UK negotiations.
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New York developers scramble to block Mamdani after shock mayoral primary win
Fearing a rent freeze and socialist housing agenda, the city’s real estate elite are rallying to stop Mamdani in November—and plotting their exit strategies if he wins.
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‘Razin’ Caine rises: How Trump’s new top general shaped the Iran strike and gained the president’s trust
General Dan Caine, a little-known retired fighter pilot until recently, is now at the centre of US foreign policy as Trump’s go-to military advisor after leading a high-risk bombing campaign on Iran.
