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Seizing ships as leverage: US vs Houthis

We compare and contrast ship seizures by the US and Yemen’s Houthis, as well as the reasons behind them.

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Angering Denmark, Trump Appoints Special Envoy to Greenland

President Trump, who has long said he wants to “get” the semiautonomous Danish territory, tapped Louisiana’s governor for the new position. Officials in Greenland and Denmark expressed outrage.

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Voices of Gaza: The Great Omari Mosque’s 2,000‑year history lies in ruins

The Great Omari Mosque is one of Gaza City’s most significant landmarks, with origins dating back more than 2,000 years.

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The EU’s old protectionist instinct outweighs its new geopolitical ambition

Stalling of the EU-Mercosur trade deal is another bad sign for European strategic independence

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Car bomb kills Russian general in Moscow

A Russian general was killed after an explosive device detonated underneath his car in Moscow on Monday.

Investigators said Ukraine could be behind the attack, the third such killing of a senior military officer in a year.

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Israeli military storms West Bank towns, carries out demolition

Palestinian officials condemn the actions as part of a ‘systematic policy of displacement’.

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Lynching of a Hindu in Bangladesh Fans Fears of Rising Intolerance

Muslim co-workers accused the garment factory worker of blasphemy and dragged him into the street, where an angry mob murdered him.

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Denmark summoning U.S. ambassador after Trump names special envoy to Greenland

Denmark says it will summon the U.S. ambassador after President Trump appointed a special envoy to Greenland, the Danish autonomous territory he has often expressed interest in.

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Ukraine is leveraging its powerful – and cheap – new drone killers for air defense

Ukraine is rapidly deploying low-cost interceptor drones to counter Russia’s evolving aerial attacks on cities and power infrastructure

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Russian general killed in bomb attack in a suspected Ukraine intelligence services operation

A Russian general ⁠was killed by a car bomb in southern Moscow on Monday, Russian investigators said, adding that they suspected Ukrainian special services could have been behind the attack.

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Denmark to summon US ambassador over Trump Greenland envoy appointment

Danish foreign minister ‘deeply angered’ by move to send special envoy to territory Trump has threatened to annexDenmark has said it will summon the US ambassador after Donald Trump announced he had appointed a special envoy to Greenland, the Danish autonomous territory he has threatened to annex.“I…

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France to build a new aircraft carrier as a 'display of nation's power'

French President Emmanuel Macron is in the United Arab Emirates to celebrate Christmas with the French troops stationed there. Macron also held meetings with the Emirati president - as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral ties - and provide stability for the Middle East. The UAE is a major purcha…

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Iranians celebrate Yalda festival as economic sanctions dampen this year's festivities

Iranians of all religions and all walks of life are marking the ancient Persian festival of Yalda. Historically marking the victory of Good over Evil, Yalda sees families and get together, eating nuts, sweets and fruits. Yet, rampant inflation and international sanctions may dampen this year's spiri…

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Saudi Arabia awards Pakistan's powerful army chief highest national honor after defense pact

Pakistan's military says Saudi Arabia has awarded its highest national honor to Pakistan’s powerful army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, during his visit to Riyadh, underscoring deepening ties between the two countries, including cooperation on defens...

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