US Pushback Looms as Iraq’s Power Brokers Back Nouri al-Maliki for Prime Minister

US Pushback Looms as Iraq’s Power Brokers Back Nouri al-Maliki for Prime Minister

Iraq’s political landscape is entering another tense chapter after the Coordination Framework, the country’s largest parliamentary bloc, announced it has chosen former prime minister Nouri al-Maliki as its nominee to lead the next government. The decision is already stirring controversy at home and is widely expected to draw firm opposition from the United States. The […]

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To Lam Moves to Consolidate Power as Vietnam’s Communist Party Congress Begins

To Lam Moves to Consolidate Power as Vietnam’s Communist Party Congress Begins

Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party convened on Monday for its highly anticipated twice-a-decade congress, a pivotal political gathering that could reshape the country’s leadership for years to come. At the center of attention is General Secretary To Lam, who is reportedly positioning himself to consolidate authority by holding both the party’s top post and the presidency. […]

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Trump Threatens Trade Penalties as Greenland Standoff Deepens and NATO Tensions Rise

US President Donald Trump on Friday signaled that countries refusing to back his plan for the United States to take control of Greenland could face economic consequences, including new trade tariffs. Speaking during a health roundtable at the White House, Trump said he was prepared to use tariffs as leverage if nations stand in the […]

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Netherlands to Host International Claims Commission for Ukraine, Says Minister

Netherlands to Host International Claims Commission for Ukraine, Says Minister

The Netherlands will host an International Claims Commission for Ukraine, a new body designed to assess and validate claims related to war damages caused during Russia’s invasion, according to Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel. Speaking on Tuesday, van Weel explained that the commission’s primary role will be to carefully document and verify claims submitted […]

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‘The Beast’ Returns to Kuala Lumpur: Cadillac One Rolls In for Trump’s Historic Malaysia Visit

‘The Beast’ Returns to Kuala Lumpur: Cadillac One Rolls In for Trump’s Historic Malaysia Visit

After nearly a decade, one of the most iconic presidential vehicles in the world — “The Beast” — is back on Malaysian soil. The Cadillac One, the United States President’s heavily armored limousine, made its grand return to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) as Donald Trump arrived for his first-ever official visit to Malaysia. The […]

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