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Algiers has historically close ties with Tehran—but it may benefit from the ongoing war
The political left has become simultaneously more mainstream and more radical
The threat comes as U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned of a decisive next few days in the war
Recent mandates show the Chinese leader wants both loyalty and creativity from officials
Hackers linked to the regime are escalating attacks against the United States and Israel as the war rages
At the same time, the White House has threatened to obliterate Tehran’s energy sector if a deal isn’t reached soon
Its northern Kurdistan Region is being hit by both sides
The Philippines has seen one of the world’s sharpest increase in petrol prices
By choosing escalation in Vietnam, Lyndon Johnson’s plan to fund both guns and butter unraveled
The article explores the concept of "unconditional surrender" in conflicts, arguing that it often remains an unattainable ideal, complicating peace negotiations and post-war realities.
Festering battles on the international tennis circuit have finally burst into the open
Indigenous knowledge is helping conservationists manage delicate ecologies