Courting The Taliban, China, India, And Russia Make Overtures – Analysis
By Ray Furlong and Current Time (RFE/RL) — Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers were shunned by foreign governments after seizing power in 2021 but
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Turkmenistan: Dictator’s Daughter Makes Her Political Debut
(Eurasianet) — She was living a comfortable life in London in relative obscurity until her father, the omnipotent leader of
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Houthi Support Of Al-Shabaab Imperils Shipping Routes
Yemen’s Houthi rebels are increasing their support of al-Shabaab in Somalia, potentially increasing security risks along commercial Middle Eastern shipping
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Weber Wins Second Term Unopposed As Head Of European People’s Party
By Nicoletta Ionta (EurActiv) — Manfred Weber has been resoundingly re-elected president of the European People’s Party (EPP), securing a
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UN Chief Warns Two-State Solution Nearing Point Of No Return
The UN Secretary-General has warned that the two-State solution for Israel and Palestine is nearing collapse, urging world leaders to
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Investigation Exposes China’s Global Campaign Of Transnational Repression
RFA reporting with International Consortium of Investigative Journalists reveals how Beijing uses global institutions to silence critics abroad By Jane Tang
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Brazil: Court Upholds Former President Collor’s Prison Sentence In 6–4 Vote
By Felipe Pontes Brazil’s Federal Supreme Court on Monday (28) voted 6 to 4 to uphold the prison sentence of
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Armenia, Georgia Leaders Consider Easing Cross-Border Travel
Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan emphasized the necessity of political dialogue and the importance of strengthening mutual trust during his meeting
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NATO Experts Discuss Nuclear Deterrence Challenges In Helsinki
NATO’s annual Nuclear Policy Symposium kicked off in Helsinki, Finland, on Tuesday (29 April 2025). Held annually since 1992, it
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EU Says Budapest’s Block Could Mean Moldova’s Accession Moves Forward Without Ukraine
By Rikard Jozwiak (RFE/RL) — The European Union is considering moving along in the accession process with Moldova while leaving Ukraine
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