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International Affairs
Foreign policy, geopolitics, alliances, and the global events reshaping American interests abroad.
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Iran's Digital Arsenal: How Tehran Turns Social Media into a Weapon of Influence
Iran has weaponized social media with AI-generated videos and sarcastic posts, gaining 900 million views on official acc
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Hormuz Standoff Threatens Global Food Supply: A Fertilizer Corridor Is Urgently Needed
A blockade at the Strait of Hormuz is disrupting fertilizer shipments, risking a global food crisis. A narrow humanitari
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Trump Orders 5,000 Troops Out of Germany in Escalating Spat with Merz
President Trump ordered the withdrawal of 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany, escalating a feud with Chancellor Merz over NA
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Trump Broadens Cuba Sanctions, Targets Foreign Banks in New Crackdown
President Trump signed an executive order Friday expanding sanctions on Cuba, targeting regime supporters and foreign fi
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Trump Escalates Trade War with EU, Imposes 25% Tariff on European Vehicles
President Trump announced a 25% tariff on EU cars and trucks, accusing the bloc of violating the 2024 trade deal. The mo
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Trump Drops Scotch Whiskey Tariffs After King Charles Visit, Cites Kentucky Bourbon Deal
Trump announced the removal of tariffs on Scotch whiskey after King Charles III's visit, framing it as a win for transat
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American Airlines Restarts Miami-Caracas Flights After Seven-Year Suspension
A Miami-Caracas flight resumed Thursday after a seven-year ban. The service is seen as a sign of improving ties followin
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Asian Boycotts Erupt Over 'Devil Wears Prada 2' Character Name Seen as Racist Slur
Audiences across Asia are boycotting 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' after a Chinese character's name was widely perceived as
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Bipartisan Senators Push Trump to Counter China's Sway in Latin America Before Beijing Summit
A bipartisan resolution calls on Trump to counter China's economic, security, and diplomatic influence in Latin America
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Beijing Blocks Taiwan President's Africa Trip, Escalating Diplomatic Isolation
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te was forced to cancel a trip to Eswatini after three African nations withdrew overflight pe
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Trump's Weakened Hand: Energy Crisis, War Strain Reshape Beijing Summit
Trump's summit with Xi Jinping comes as the Iran war drains U.S. military resources and fuels inflation, giving Beijing
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US Counter-China Push Reshapes Latin America: Minerals, Jets, and Space
Washington is displacing Beijing as Latin America’s top partner by locking up critical mineral deals, selling F-16s to P