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AIPAC super PAC pours millions into key Democratic primary races
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China outpaces India in race for Russian crude oil supplies
Japan sharpens defense posture while strengthening Turkish ties
Pakistan top court orders Imran Khan moved from prison to hospital
China launches global tax audit on super-rich to recover billions
Japan links defense buildup to economic growth in annual white paper amid regional threats
Bundeswehr troop figures mask severe structural imbalances
Europe builds drone defence walls along eastern flank against UAVs
Denmark trains first conscripts in Greenland amid Arctic tensions
Serbia’s Vucic criticises KFOR commander over Ibar Bridge withdrawal
German investment in the US drops to three-year low in first half
Cyprus to become first EU country to import Israeli gas
Israel’s Barak MX radar in Cyprus puts Türkiye in its sights
UK trade envoy’s visit to Northern Cyprus sparks diplomatic backlash
Informal Cyprus talks begin in New York amid differing stances
British bases in Southern Cyprus and Gibraltar on high alert
Israeli envoy warns red line crossed over Turkish moves in Syria
UAE halts trade with Iran after reported ballistic missile attack
US considers land blockade on Iran involving Türkiye and neighbours
Trump’s Board of Peace drafts first Gaza base contract
Israeli court blocks Ben-Gvir plan to place crocodiles in prison moats
Russia’s first-half budget deficit hits 5.7 trillion rubles as oil revenue shortfalls persist
Russian government halts diesel exports and slashes tariffs to counter severe seasonal fuel deficit
Greek shipowners secure $3.8 billion transporting Russian oil despite G7 sanctions pressure
Russia’s seaborne crude exports hit highest level since early 2022
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US formally redesignates Hezbollah as Iranian proxy under sanctions
Prof. Doster rules out direct Türkiye-Israel war despite Syria tensions
UK plans targeted sanctions on Israel over West Bank settlement bids
Barrack urges tripartite deconfliction after Israeli Syria strikes
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Quincy Institute expert says the United States had no plan B
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The US has officially changed its designation of Hezbollah to identify it as a “proxy of Iran”. Executive Order 13224 now explicitly states that Hezbollah is...