Omesh Abeysekera
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Kremlin’s Internet Clampdown Fuels Discontent
Kremlin’s tightening grip on Russia’s internet is stoking growing public frustration…
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Businesses Pay Millions to Bypass Hormuz via Panama Canal
Strait of Hormuz remains choked by U.S.–Iran tensions.
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Pope Condemns Iran Protest Killings, Reaffirms Anti-War Stance
Pope Francis has strongly condemned the killing of protesters in Iran…
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Lebanon Truce Extended Amid Iran Standoff
The ceasefire offers temporary relief for civilians in southern Lebanon, yet the diplomatic deadlock with Iran persists
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Trump Endorses Netanyahu’s War Plan After Past US Rejections
Donald Trump has agreed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s war plan against Iran…
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G7 Sidesteps Climate to Avoid US Clash
G7 deliberately omitted climate change from its Paris talks agenda to prevent confrontation…
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Justice Department Settles with Trump Campaign Aide
The US Justice Department has reached a $1.25 million settlement with a former aide to Donald Trump’s
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US Intercepts Iranian Oil Tankers in Asia
Washington enforces its blockade beyond the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran Blames Trump’s Blockade for Diplomatic Deadlock
Iran has accused President Donald Trump’s continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz…
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France Offers to Help Lebanon Prepare Talks with Israel
Macron emphasized that France stands by Lebanon during this fragile ceasefire period
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Tim Cook to Step Down, Apple Hardware Chief to Take Helm
Tim Cook will step down after more than a decade leading the company
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China’s New Export Wave: Hotpot, Bubble Tea, and Sportswear
products such as hotpot cuisine, bubble tea chains, and sportswear brands onto the global stage
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Russia to Halt Kazakhstan’s Oil Flows to Germany via Druzhba
The decision highlights Russia’s leverage over transit routes and its ability to pressure European economies even without direct exports.
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Ceasefire Extended, Talks Frozen: Strait of Hormuz Blockade Persists
Donald Trump has announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran, but negotiations remain stalled.
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Cuba Pushes for End to Energy Blockade
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez stated that while dialogue with U.S. representatives marks a cautious step forward, no progress can be achieved without dismantling the blockade
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Gunman Opens Fire at Mexican Pyramids
A gunman opened fire on a group of tourists visiting the historic pyramids near Teotihuacan.
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Iran Peace Talks at Risk as Ceasefire Deadline Looms
Iran has warned it will not compromise, raising fears of renewed hostilities once the ceasefire expires.
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Outrage Over Desecration of Christian Symbol
Israeli soldier smashing a statue of Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon.
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Oil Prices Surge Amid US–Iran Standoff in Strait of Hormuz
Analysts warn that prolonged instability could push prices higher, especially if shipping lanes remain blocked or if Iran escalates militarily
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Iran Threatens to Target Ships Near Strait of Hormuz
Iran issued a stark warning that any vessel approaching the Strait of Hormuz will be “targeted”
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Tehran Condemns US Ship Seizure as ‘Piracy’
The incident intensifies the ongoing US–Israel war on Iran, which Washington claims is aimed at halting Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.
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Trump Shut Out of War Room After US Jet Downed in Iran
Senior military officials, however, resisted his calls for escalation, citing the risk of widening the conflict.
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Canada’s US Ties Branded a Weakness by Carney
He noted that while the US remains Canada’s largest trading partner, the growing unpredictability of American policy from tariffs to foreign relations undermines Canada’s stability.
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U.S.–Iran War: Gains and Costs Questioned
analysts and policymakers are debating what, if anything, has been accomplished
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Bondi Declines House Deposition in Epstein Probe
Pam Bondi will not appear for a scheduled deposition before the House next week in connection with the ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
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Iran Ceasefire Sparks Rift in MAGA Movement
Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” movement, with supporters split over whether the deal represents strategic success or political surrender.
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Trump Warns Tehran Over Compliance
Speaking amid heightened tensions, Trump underscored that Washington would not tolerate what he described as Tehran’s “defiance”
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Trump Vows U.S. Military Presence Near Iran
warning of potential action should Tehran fail to comply with its nuclear deal obligations.
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El Niño and Its Global Ripple
It’s part of the larger El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle, which alternates between El Niño (warm phase), La Niña (cool phase), and neutral conditions mostly being average.
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Kim Jong Un Opens North Korea’s 9th Party Congress, Touts Economic Gains
Observers note that the congress serves both as a showcase of regime stability and a platform for consolidating Kim’s authority.
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Prince Andrew Released After Arrest in Epstein‑Linked Misconduct Case
Duke of York and brother of King Charles III, was released late Thursday
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Trump Warns Iran: 10–15 Days to Strike a Deal
Analysts say the timeline underscores Trump’s strategy of combining diplomatic pressure with military deterrence.
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Japan Seizes Chinese Fishing Boat Amid Maritime Rift with Beijing
Japanese authorities have seized a Chinese fishing vessel operating inside Japan’s exclusive economic zone.
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France Demands Probe into Diplomat Named in Epstein Files
France24 reports that officials stressed the need for “full transparency” and pledged cooperation with judicial authorities
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Trump Revokes U.S. Climate Regulation, Ends Vehicle Emission Standards
The move effectively nullifies rules that required automakers to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
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Bangladesh Election 2026: BNP Claims Majority, Regional Leaders Congratulate Rahman
The Bangladesh Election Commission has yet to release official certified results.
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India Tightens Grip on Social Media with New Three‑Hour Takedown Rule
major compliance challenge for global tech giants including Meta, YouTube, and X
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Canada School Shooting: Tumbler Ridge Tragedy
Authorities confirmed the attack unfolded inside a local school
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Israeli Strikes on Gaza Kill 23 in Deadliest Day Since ‘Ceasefire’
Israeli military said the strikes targeted Hamas positions in response to rocket fire
