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Routine backchannel or reset attempt? Ratcliffe’s sudden Moscow visit

The CIA chief’s August 25 stop in Moscow—first of its kind since 2021—was documented by flight data and motorcade sightings, and did not include a meeting with President Vladimir Putin.

Published: about 1 month ago

CIA Director John Ratcliffe made an unannounced trip to Moscow on August 25—his first known visit to Russia as CIA chief and the first by a U.S. sp...

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A lower-priced Hong Kong listing: breathing room or a lasting ceiling?

The ultrafast-fashion giant aims to raise about $1.7 billion in Hong Kong after Beijing’s approval, while facing U.S. and European pressure and a voluntary CFIUS review of its Everlane acquisition.

Published: about 1 month ago

Shein will list in Hong Kong on 1 September at a targeted valuation near $27 billion, aiming to raise about $1.7 billion after securing Beijing’s a...

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New Kurultai tests whether reform modernizes governance or concentrates power

The 145-seat unicameral chamber replaces the bicameral parliament, with Tokayev-aligned Adilet taking about 71% and four other parties entering.

Published: about 1 month ago

Kazakhstan held its first election to the new 145member Kurultai, with the newly formed, pro‑Tokayev Adilet party taking about 71% and four smaller...

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Firm age checks, uncertain passage: New Zealand’s bet on a ban

The plan would bar under‑16s, mandate age verification via account data, facial tech and digital IDs, and fine noncompliant platforms up to 10% of global revenue.

Published: about 1 month ago

New Zealand’s government has moved to bar under16s from social media, with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon saying a bill will require platforms to...

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A 50% tariff shock: broken trust or bargaining tactic?

Washington invoked rarely used Section 338 to levy 50% duties on about $20 billion of Canadian imports, and Ottawa plans matching counter-tariffs from September 8.

Published: about 1 month ago

After talks collapsed late Aug. 21, Washington invoked the rarely used Section 338 to impose 50% tariffs on roughly $20 billion of Canadian imports...

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An operations room proposed as core issues stay non-negotiable

US-brokered talks in Jordan brought Syria’s foreign minister and Israel’s Mossad chief together to discuss de-escalation after the airbase strike, including a possible US-supervised operations room.

Published: about 1 month ago

USmediated talks in Jordan brought Syria’s foreign minister Asaad alShaibani and an Israeli team led by Mossad chief Roman Gofman together after Is...

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Endgame or escalation? The U.S. financial squeeze meets Hormuz brinkmanship

Treasury vows far-reaching secondary sanctions that could penalize Iran’s partners and banks, as the rial hits a record low and the UAE halts trade ties.

Published: about 1 month ago

The U.S. Treasury signaled an “economic D‑Day” against Iran, pledging to sever Tehran from global finance and penalize countries that keep doing bu...

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Ukraine weighs unity under fire against legitimacy delayed by war

After ex-minister Fedorov’s appeal, Kyiv’s leaders confront election logistics and legal limits under martial law.

Published: about 1 month ago

After former minister Mykhailo Fedorov urged preparing a “safe and realistic” wartime vote and Brussels affirmed that timing is Kyiv’s decision, Pr...

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Anti-graft steps strengthen as politics and war cloud their consequences

Zelensky introduced Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara and appointed anti-corruption judges as a Rada committee blocked five EU-required bills tied to €2.1 billion and a dismissed minister pressed election and graft claims.

Published: about 1 month ago

Ukraine’s leadership moved and split over anticorruption and wartime governance: Zelensky introduced new defense minister Yevhenii Khmara and appoi...

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Gesture or gamble? Scaled-back drills meet Pyongyang’s missile riposte

Trump cut exercises and touted Kim talks; China withheld backing for Seoul’s peace push as the drills ended early.

Published: about 1 month ago

Days before Ulchi Freedom Shield, President Trump ordered a substantial reduction in US–South Korean drills; North Korea answered with more than 10...

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A massive payout: closure for TikTok, or a prelude to more?

TikTok and ByteDance will pay $400 million to resolve U.S. COPPA allegations, as regulators from Washington to Brasília step up actions on minors’ online safety.

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TikTok and parent ByteDance will pay $400 million to settle U.S. Justice Department and FTC claims they violated children’s privacy law by collecti...

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Preemptive move or provocation? Israel hits Syria over alleged deployment

Eight strikes damaged Abu al-Duhur’s runways as Israel cautioned Erdogan and the U.S. envoy condemned an escalation Washington says it wasn’t told about.

Published: about 1 month ago

Israel struck Syria’s Abu alDuhur airbase in Idlib on Aug. 18, damaging runways without reported casualties, and then openly warned President Recep...

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