Politics

West refuses to admit its mistake, continues to fan flames of war — Fico

Further militarization, increased tensions, and the possibility of a global conflict could be a recipe for political survival for many politicians who are unable to adequately respond to the economic downturn, Slovak Prime Minister Robert…

Attempts by European states to fuel Ukraine conflict will backfire — former US congressman

Dennis Kucinich emphasized that "no amount of European support for the war will change the outcome"

Big tobacco is back in town as cigarette tax fight lights up Australian politics

The industry has been pushing for cuts to excise for decades. With the explosion in illegal cigarette sales, those calls have grown louder Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Anti-smoking campaigners had been on…

Alarming AI ads are flooding social media in the lead-up to Victoria’s election. But who is behind them?

Alarming AI ads are flooding social media in the lead-up to Victoria’s election. But who is behind them?

A machete-wielding robber, a ‘tsunami of debt’ … campaigns echoing opposition talking points outspend major parties Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A man clad in a balaclava and brandishing a machete terrorises…

Watch: Trump's peace envoy gushes during Putin meeting

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Watch: Trump's peace envoy gushes during Putin meeting

The US envoys’ visit came as the Russian president and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy both agreed to pause strikes on each other’s capitals while the talks took place.

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Commemoration held for late Serb war criminal Ratko Mladic

South China Morning Post

Commemoration held for late Serb war criminal Ratko Mladic

A commemoration was held on Saturday in Belgrade for war criminal Ratko Mladic two days ahead of his burial, attended by dozens of former military staff, family members and officials. Mladic died last week after suffering several strokes…

South China Morning Post

In AI-made Likud ad, Mamdani, Khamenei and Erdogan celebrate Netanyahu’s expected defeat

Times of Israel

In AI-made Likud ad, Mamdani, Khamenei and Erdogan celebrate Netanyahu’s expected defeat

Campaign clip shows New York City mayor organizing party with Muslim leaders, only to be sorely disappointed by premier's victory in the polls The post In AI-made Likud ad, Mamdani, Khamenei and Erdogan celebrate Netanyahu’s expected…

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Netanyahu’s recklessness alienating friends and allies

Netanyahu’s recklessness alienating friends and allies

There may come a time of reckoning, perhaps after the October general election and, eventually, in the judgment of history, over the harm that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government have inflicted on their own people…

Widow of airman killed in Mideast is upset she was told Iran wasn’t a war while sorting out benefits

Widow of airman killed in Mideast is upset she was told Iran wasn’t a war while sorting out benefits

WASHINGTON: The widow of an airman killed on a combat mission in the Middle East said it took a viral social media post to get resolution from the Pentagon on issues related to her husband’s benefits and basic pay months after his death…

Trump’s Super PAC Will Spend $10 Million on Texas Senate Race

The New York Times

Trump’s Super PAC Will Spend $10 Million on Texas Senate Race

A financial filing announcing the TV and digital ad buy is the first general election spending by MAGA Inc. The group intends to boost the Republican nominee, Ken Paxton.

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Huckabee calls Israeli settler violence in West Bank an ‘act of terror’

The Hill

Huckabee calls Israeli settler violence in West Bank an ‘act of terror’

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on Wednesday called Israeli settler violence in the West Bank an “act of terror,” condemning their actions. Huckabee said his visit was for the U.S. citizens “who live in Turmusayya and other…

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BRICS+ faces a tough test this month

In recent years, the BRICS+ club of emerging economies has been seen to have some wind in its sails, with the expansion of its membership from five to 10 countries. However, its upcoming leadership summit on Sept. 12 and 13 might be one of…