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Which US Midterm Elections Could Reshape Wall Street, Crypto and AI Investments?
Wall Street and major financial institutions are closely watching this year’s US midterm elections, with several competitive congressional and gubernatorial races potentially influencing the future of financial regulation, cryptocurrency, credit card fees and artificial…
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Can a New US-Iran Deal Reopen the Strait of Hormuz as Tehran Leaves Doha Talks?
Iranian negotiators have left discussions with Qatari mediators aimed at ending the war with the United States, while a draft proposal for a possible agreement is being circulated, an official briefed on the talks said on Monday. The negotiators departed on Sunday, although…
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Who Is Iliana Iotova, Bulgaria’s First Elected Female President?
Bulgaria’s acting President Iliana Iotova has won the country’s presidential runoff election, near-final results from the Central Election Commission showed on Monday, becoming the country’s first elected female head of state. With 99.95% of precinct protocols processed, the…
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Why Is Taiwan Seeking Greater Control Over Its Maritime Information Amid Chinese Pressure?
Taiwan says it must strengthen its independent maritime surveillance and conduct its own ocean surveys as Chinese Coast Guard patrols and research vessels increase pressure around the island, raising concerns about maritime security and control over surrounding waters. Speaking…
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Could Healthcare Become the Next Big Winner of the AI Revolution?
The artificial intelligence (AI) investment boom has so far rewarded companies producing semiconductors, computing infrastructure and other technologies powering the rapid expansion of AI. However, the next wave of market gains could increasingly shift towards industries…
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Xi Warns Against Great-Power Rivalry in Middle East as China Deepens Gulf Diplomacy
Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned that the Middle East and Gulf region must not become an arena for great-power rivalry, as Beijing seeks a greater diplomatic role in efforts to contain the US-Israeli war on Iran and restore regional stability. Speaking during a meeting…
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From Exam Halls to Electoral Rolls: What the UN’s Rebuke of India’s Protest Crackdown Really Reveals
New Delhi conceded on exam leaks and dug in on voter lists. The distance between those two responses says more about India’s governing logic than any statement from Geneva. On 20 October, roughly two dozen UN independent experts issued an unusually pointed statement on India.…
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Oleshky Ceasefire Ends as Ukraine Evacuates Civilians Amid Renewed Russian Strike Fears
Ukraine evacuated 167 civilians from threatened areas of the southern Kherson region on Sunday as a six-day local ceasefire around the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky expired, raising concerns about renewed attacks near the front line. The temporary truce, which began on…
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North Korea Uses US-South Korea Nuclear Drill to Justify Faster Nuclear Expansion
North Korea has vowed to accelerate the expansion of its nuclear deterrent, describing a recent US-South Korean military exercise as a rehearsal for nuclear war and evidence of Washington’s continued hostility towards Pyongyang. The warning followed the Iron Mace exercise, held…
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The Guarantor Is the Ceasefire: What a Frozen Front Line Actually Buys Ukraine
“Right Now, We Have to Freeze” On 22 October, Volodymyr Zelensky said the sentence Kyiv had avoided for four years. “Yes, right now, we have to freeze,” he told reporters, calling a halt along current lines “the minimum of what we need from Russia today.” Within days the Kremlin…
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Legitimacy Without Leverage: What the Moscow Format’s Collapse Reveals About Engaging the Taliban
On 5 October, the eighth round of the Moscow Format consultations on Afghanistan ended without a joint statement for the first time since the forum was launched in 2017. The sticking point was not sanctions, recognition or aid. According to Russia’s special envoy Zamir Kabulov,…
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The 67 Votes Ukraine Can Get, and the Guarantee They Won’t Buy
A Number That Did Not Change Whichever party controls the next Senate, one number was never on the ballot. No party will hold 67 seats, the two-thirds majority the Constitution requires to ratify a treaty. That matters because, within days of the vote, US envoys are due back at…
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China’s Communist Party Tightens Internal Discipline, Demands Unwavering Loyalty
China’s ruling Communist Party emphasized loyalty in a new resolution aimed at strengthening internal discipline and continuing its anti-corruption efforts. This resolution, discussed at a recent party leadership meeting, calls for enhancing loyalty among members and judging…
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Bulgaria Heads to Presidential Runoff After Closely Contested First Round
Bulgarians voted on Sunday to elect a president after a close first round that did not yield a clear winner. Incumbent president Iliana Iotova, 61, led over former caretaker prime minister Andrey Gyurov, 50, but neither reached the 50% needed. The first round had a low turnout…
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US Midterm Elections Explained: How News Networks Decide When to Call a Race
On Tuesday night, newsrooms in the US will start announcing winners in a highly competitive midterm election, even before all votes are counted. Most networks use the Associated Press (AP) or Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) for vote counts. Some outlets, like the Wall Street Journal and…
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How Iran’s Shadow Military Network Is Evading the US Blockade to Move Weapons and Equipment
Iran has developed a covert network of military agencies capable of global operations to import over $2 billion in military supplies, including hardware, explosives, and heavy-duty trucks since January 2025. This effort enables Iran to bypass US naval blockades and Western…
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Trust Issues: What the UN’s 81st General Debate Left Behind
When the United Nations General Assembly chose a theme for its 81st session, it picked words that read like a balance sheet: “Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations that Delivers for All.” Delegates took the hint: Zimbabwe’s president spoke of a “trust…
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Israel’s election deadlock and the future of Jerusalem’s Christian Status Quo
Israel’s parliamentary elections have produced a political deadlock whose consequences extend far beyond the formation of the next government. While negotiations in Jerusalem focus on parliamentary majorities and the political future of Benjamin Netanyahu, a less visible…
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After one of Nepal’s worst natural disasters, parliamentarians can ensure no child is left behind
Nepal’s crisis shows why education in emergencies needs both national political leadership and international action, including funding. For children who have been displaced, lost family members, or seen their schools destroyed, political action is critical to ensure a temporary…
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Western Sahara Needs a Settlement, Not a Great-Power Standoff
There is something deeply troubling about a peace process in which the very powers meant to keep negotiations moving become obstacles to progress. Morocco-Western Sahara has long been caught between incompatible political demands, regional mistrust and diplomatic overwork. Now…