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US Election Impact: Ukraine Conflict Escalation Risk
A Democratic win may increase pressure on Trump to escalate war effort
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Africa US trade access for South Africa and Rwanda The US will suspend South Africa and Rwanda from AGOA duty-free access effective January 1, 2027, after a… -
Europe ECB leadership change Christine Lagarde steps down as ECB president nine months early on 7 February 2027.
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Americas US interest rates US Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady with consumer inflation at 3.7 percent.
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Trump's Domestic Record
Assessing the former president's economic and social policies
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Japan's Rising Rates: A Transfer of Advantage Between Generations
Higher returns on savings may comfort the asset-rich elderly while making the path to homeownership harder for younger Japanese, according to the FT.
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AGOA Suspensions: Washington Strips South Africa and Rwanda of Duty-Free Access
Both countries lose trade privileges from January 2027, with Pretoria downplaying the blow and Kigali facing a second exclusion.
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America Votes, the World Watches: Midterms and Their Global Reach
The New York Times is answering readers' questions on what the US midterm elections will mean beyond America's shores.
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Midterms Unlikely to Shift Washington's Course, Retired Officer Says
A former US Army officer tells Sputnik that the midterm elections will not alter Washington's approach to Russia or Iran.
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Murphy's Stroke Shakes Democratic Calculations Before Midterms
A senior Democratic senator and possible 2028 contender is hospitalised days before a vote that will decide control of Congress.
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Bulgaria's Presidential Runoff: Yotova's Landslide and the Consolidation of Power
Exit polls put the acting president far ahead of Andrey Gyurov, in a vote that follows Progressive Bulgaria's parliamentary majority and turns on policy towards Ukraine.
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Thirty-Six Governorships in Play: The State Races That Will Shape 2028
With 19 open seats and a record turnover, this year's gubernatorial contests carry consequences well beyond state capitals.
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Greens at a Crossroads: Ramsay Warns of Hard-Left Encroachment
Former Green leader calls for internal reform after a contested conference motion, warning that small factions wield outsized influence over party policy.
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Prevention Meets the Treasury: Britain's New PDEL Spending Category
A ringfenced budget line for preventive policy could reshape how Whitehall argues over money, though its definition remains vague.
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Two Paths on Drug Crime: Malaysia Rethinks, Singapore Tightens
As Kuala Lumpur revisits its drug laws and re-sentences hundreds, Singapore presses ahead with executions and defends deterrence.
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Kärcher's Warning: Germany's Deindustrialisation Is Happening Now
The cleaning-technology chief blames regulation, energy costs and Chinese subsidies for Europe's industrial decline, and calls for a German fitness programme.
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US Iran Policy: Mixed Signals
Trump meets with CENTCOM head amid reports of potential strikes
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Evacuating Personnel: A Sign of Rising Tensions in the Gulf
The U.S. decision to withdraw staff from Saudi Arabia underscores escalating threats from the Houthis amid a complex regional landscape.
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EU's Reengagement with Moscow: A Pragmatic Shift in Economic Policy
As tensions persist, an EU member states signals a willingness to renew economic discussions with Russia.
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France's Deployment of Counterterrorism Forces: A Response to Internal Turmoil
Amid rising civil unrest, Paris opts for a militarized approach to restore order and security.
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South Korea's Strategic Withdrawal from Ukraine: Implications for International Diplomacy
The decision to withdraw diplomats signals a recalibration of South Korea's foreign policy amidst global tensions.
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Zelensky's Diplomatic Maneuvering: A Call to Influence US Politics
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky seeks to solidify bipartisan support in Washington amid shifting political tides.
