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Icelandic flag flies in foreground with a blue fishing vessel docked in Reykjavík harbour ahead of Iceland's EU referendum vote August 29 2026

Iceland Votes on EU Accession Talks as Arctic Security Reshapes Old Alliances

Iceland's 270,000 eligible voters cast ballots Saturday on whether to restart EU membership talks, the final poll splitting 50.4 to 49.6 percent in a campaign shaped less by trade arguments than by

August 29, 2026

by Europe Desk

Niger military security forces in armored vehicles patrolling Niamey after the coup

Gunfire and Blasts Hit Niger’s Capital as Attacks Target Airport, Military Base, and Presidential Palace

Gunfire and blasts struck three strategic sites in Niger's capital Niamey on Saturday, cutting off state television. Niger's defense minister called it a soldier mutiny while security sources described the perpetrators as terrorists, with no group claiming responsibility.

August 29, 2026

by News Room

Venezuelan oil infrastructure amid US-Venezuela deal announcement granting US 55 percent control over 65 billion barrels

Trump Claims US Has Entered Deal With Venezuela to Control 65 Billion Barrels of Oil

The Trump administration has struck a 100-year oil agreement with Venezuela, securing 55 percent of output

Black smoke billows over residential buildings in Kyiv western suburbs after Russian drone struck ammunition warehouse in Myla village August 28 2026

Russian Drone Strike Kills 27 Near Kyiv, Zelenskyy Orders 1,000 Daily Strikes on Russia

A Russian drone struck an ammunition warehouse in Myla village, five kilometres west of Kyiv, on

Indigenous blockade: “it is time to lift the blockade”

Kanesatake chief Serge Simon called on Indigenous protesters to lift the rail blockades and shift to negotiations, warning that continued disruptions risk eroding Canadian public sympathy for First Nations concerns. Federal Minister

February 16, 2020

Government and Politics·News

Michael Bloomberg during the 2020 Democratic presidential primary campaign

Bloomberg-Clinton 2020?

A rumor circulating in US political circles suggested Michael Bloomberg was considering Hillary Clinton as his vice-presidential running mate for the 2020 presidential race, a report traced to conservative commentator Matt Drudge.

February 16, 2020

Government and Politics·News

China-Vatican: historic meeting between foreign ministers

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Vatican Secretary of State Archbishop Paul Gallagher held the first-ever meeting between the two countries' foreign ministers on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, a

February 16, 2020

Government and Politics·News

Turkish President Erdogan and Pakistan Army Chief at Ankara Airport diplomatic meeting

Pakistan Prime Minister Khan thanked President Erdogan for “Kashmir”

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed solidarity with the people of Kashmir at a joint press conference with Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan following a High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council meeting, calling for

February 16, 2020

Government and Politics·News

Damascus Has All Reasons to Smile

Turkey has launched its operation Peace Spring in Northern Syria aiming to uproot Kurdish forces. As the United States has already abandoned its Kurdish allies which helped them to finish ISIS caliphate

February 9, 2020

Government and Politics·News·Opinion

How Russia set to reclaim its lost pride under Putin

The United States of America is undoubtedly the colossal superpower of the World since the disintegration of the then Soviet Union in 1991. But the role of the US is gradually diminishing

October 18, 2019

Government and Politics·News·Opinion

Pakistan at the brink of Financial agony

Pakistan's economy posted a nine-year low of 3.3% GDP growth in fiscal 2018-19 as its rupee fell over 20% against the dollar and inflation surged. With FATF blacklisting looming over its terrorist

September 25, 2019

Economy·Government and Politics·News·Opinion

Crafting peace a greater dimension of restoring valley’s lost glory

India's abrogation of Article 370 changed Jammu and Kashmir's status, but analysts say the political victory is the easy battle. Winning the peace — through economic opportunity and trust with Kashmiri youth

August 30, 2019

Government and Politics·News·Opinion

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani speaks at a news conference in Tehran as Iran prepares for its February 2020 parliamentary elections

Eyes turn to the next parliamentary elections in Iran, Principlists have more hopefulness

Iran's parliamentary elections in February 2020 are expected to favor the Principlists as Reformers pay the price for Rouhani's broken sanctions promises and a deteriorating economy. Analysts predict record-low participation among reform-minded

August 29, 2019

Government and Politics·News·Opinion

Joint List candidates celebrate initial exit poll results at their Nazareth headquarters during Israeli elections September 2019

Will the Arabs rush to the polls by buses in September 2019?

Palestinian citizens of Israel make up 20% of the electorate but have never joined a government coalition. With the Joint List reunited for September 2019 elections, the question is whether Arab voters

August 22, 2019

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Iceland Votes on EU Accession Talks as Arctic Security Reshapes Old Alliances

Gunfire and Blasts Hit Niger’s Capital as Attacks Target Airport, Military Base, and Presidential Palace

Trump Claims US Has Entered Deal With Venezuela to Control 65 Billion Barrels of Oil

Russian Drone Strike Kills 27 Near Kyiv, Zelenskyy Orders 1,000 Daily Strikes on Russia

Indigenous blockade: “it is time to lift the blockade”

Bloomberg-Clinton 2020?

China-Vatican: historic meeting between foreign ministers

Pakistan Prime Minister Khan thanked President Erdogan for “Kashmir”

Damascus Has All Reasons to Smile

How Russia set to reclaim its lost pride under Putin

Pakistan at the brink of Financial agony

Crafting peace a greater dimension of restoring valley’s lost glory

Eyes turn to the next parliamentary elections in Iran, Principlists have more hopefulness

Will the Arabs rush to the polls by buses in September 2019?

Radical Islam is being appreciated by Indian authorities too

Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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