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The Squad and the Quad: 2 Tracks of Security Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific
The Squad should be understood not as a replacement for the Quad but as an expression of the Indo-Pacific’s increasingly layered security architecture.
Trump aid bombshell could set off scramble to reprioritize upcoming arms buys
After US president announces earlier-than-expected cutoff of annual $3.8 billion, Israel must now assess which weapons are worth tax hikes or budget cuts and what it can afford to…
Last suspect in Ra’am vote-buying freed as court criticizes police probe
Judge says investigators made ‘no progress’ and rejects house arrest for Ibrahim al-Garibi; 2 other suspects were released earlier this week
Russian people and language remain foundation of Russia’s statehood — Putin
Supporting Russian culture and the Russian language is of strategic importance to the state, Putin emphasized
Dmitriev, Lantratova to represent Russia at meeting with Melania Trump — Peskov
The Kremlin will announce the full composition of the Russian delegation to the trilateral talks on Ukraine in Abu Dhabi in due course
Mother of Ghanaian boy killed in US 'wants justice' as she flies for funeral
Police have not made any arrests and an investigation is ongoing as authorities search for three teenage boys.
US two-party system could face anti-war challenger – Marandi (VIDEO)
Professor Mohammad Marandi says Republican midterm losses could pave the way for a third party to challenge America’s two-party system Read Full Article at RT.com
Opium Is Back in Afghanistan
The resurgence of opium in Afghanistan is more than a statistical reversal.
Armenian security officers detain opposition leader Karapetyan
Security officers raided the politician’s apartments as part of an investigation being conducted by the General Department for Investigation of Economic Crimes and Smuggling at th…
EU rules on Artificial Intelligence devices will apply in NI
Some EU rules on Artificial Intelligence will apply in Northern Ireland, the UK government says.
Iran unveils ‘We will kill Trump’ banner – but US president may now be tempted to resume bombing
Iran celebrates its claimed role in ‘regime change’ amid pressure on Trump to ‘finish the job’ with attackUS midterms live – latest updatesIran this week unveiled a huge billboard…
Pakistan’s Abrupt (and Aborted) Revocation of Taiwan’s Overflight Privileges
Pakistan announced that Taiwanese airlines would not be allowed to fly over the country, before abruptly rescinding the change. Is this a new strategy from Beijing?
Kemi Badenoch says Africans should apologise for slavery. She should read a history book
Enslavement’s devastating impact on Caribbean and African nations means that cross-diasporic solidarity has become central in addressing its legacyDon’t get The Long Wave delivere…
Greenland ratifies Trump deal
The US will expand its military presence in Denmark’s autonomous Arctic territory under a security deal approved by Greenlandic parliament Read Full Article at RT.com
Democratic win and Trump’s reaction to outcome of midterm Congressional election
Only 35 out of 100 Senate seats and all 435 seats in the House were contested on Tuesday when a gubernatorial election across 36 states was also held
Russian government nearly doubles import duties on hard liquor from ‘unfriendly’ countries
Russia has nearly doubled import duties on hard liquor from “unfriendly” countries.
Gold prices rise by 3%
As of 3:32 p.m. Moscow time, the precious metal was trading at $4,062.20 per troy ounce
Abdul El-Sayed welcomes Trump's plan to cut Israel aid, calls for end to arms sales
Michigan's first Muslim senator-elect, Abdul El-Sayed, discusses his historic victory, an unlikely agreement with Trump on Israel military aid and the political divisions that rem…
Virtually all US elites seek to isolate Russia, contain China, expand NATO — expert
Changes in the composition of the [US] Congress could have only a marginal effect via budget appropriations and confirmation of senior appointees, the political analyst argued
‘We sincerely hope Trump will continue his peacemaking efforts,’ Kremlin says of US midterm election results
Russia expects the United States to keep mediating an end to the Russia–Ukraine war despite the Republican Party’s defeat in the U.S. elections, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov…
Kremlin Hopes Trump Will Continue ‘Peacemaking’ Efforts in Ukraine as Democrats Win Control of Congress
“President Trump will continue his term, and we sincerely count on him continuing his peacemaking efforts,” spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
'This is a disaster': Angry Republicans blame Trump for midterms defeat
Some Republicans tell the BBC the president's focus on his legacy and indifference to voter concerns cost them.
China’s Companionship Economy: Paying for Someone to Play With Me
From video game partners to romantic role-playing games, more and more Chinese are paying for the chance to forge real connections.
CSTO may weigh invoking Article 25 of its charter against Armenia — chief
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan stated that Yerevan saw no possibility of returning to the CSTO