Russia’s recent reported discovery of and alleged readiness to commercially exploit oil and gas reserves of around 511 billion barrels in the UK’s zone of interest in the Antarctic has alarmed many Western politicians and prominent
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Will Russia violate the Antarctic Treaty?
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The EU has a playbook to de-risk from China. Is it working?
The European Union’s (EU) decision to raise its tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) has prompted speculation about whether the EU and the United States could cooperatively “de-risk” from China. Much like the United States, the…
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Russian ‘spy whale’ Hvaldimir found dead in Norway : NPR
Hvaldimir pictured in Hammerfest, Norway, in 2019. He lived there for much of that year before traveling along Norway’s…
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Europe Smallest Countries: 5 smallest countries in Europe for quick international getaways
Travelling to Europe features in the travel wishlist of many, and there are endless reasons for this. If you have also been planning a trip to Europe, but have a small window for vacation, we have curated a list of small nations that will make…
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Putin’s visit to Mongolia defies ICC warrant and tests neutral nation’s ‘third neighbor’ diplomacy
Vladimir Putin arrived in Mongolia on Sept. 2, 2024, the first time the Russian president has visited an International Criminal Court (ICC) member country since the body issued a warrant for his arrest in 2023. While officially commemorating…
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Want a Manhattan Apartment? Try These European Countries Instead.
Americans are already heading to Europe in search of affordable homes, but just how much more space can you get in Europe for the price of a modest Manhattan apartment?
A new study by My Dolce Casa, a research blog about living and retiring…
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Turkey wants to end the war in Ukraine—and might have a formula to do it
As Russia’s war in Ukraine continues to drag on, much is uncertain about its eventual end. But one thing that is clear—and…
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Opinion | Is Europe a Model for America? Or a Warning?
For liberals like me, Europe has often seemed a charmed place with sound lessons for America.
Europe softened the harshest edges of capitalism, provided safety nets and in important ways has exceeded the United States in well-being. European…
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‘Russians do everything via Telegram.’ Pavel Durov’s arrest upends Kremlin military comms. – POLITICO
“Before saying anything, we should wait for the situation to become clearer,” said Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.
However, officials and law enforcement agencies were instructed to clear all their communication from Telegram, the…
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The Average Wealth in the US vs. 7 European Countries
The United States is generally considered a wealthy country by many people in the world. But the country’s unequal wealth distribution is overlooked by those just considering the national wealth average.
Try This: 6 Money Moves You Must…
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