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Global Politics Today: Rising Geopolitical Tensions and Economic Adjustments

October 30, 2024 — Global political and economic dynamics remain in flux, with growing challenges on several fronts. The U.S. continues to bolster its intelligence and defense coordination in light…

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WHO may declare Monkeypox global health emergency

The World Health Organization convenes its emergency committee Thursday to consider if the spiraling outbreak of monkeypox warrants being declared a global emergency. But some experts say the WHO's decision…

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India at UN says Bangladesh needs global assistance to tackle radicalisation in Rohingya camps

India today urged the international community to enhance support, financially and otherwise,…

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WHO may declare Monkeypox global health emergency

The World Health Organization convenes its emergency committee Thursday to consider if…

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Biden commits to Israel’s security on his Middle East tour

After the visit, a communique titled ‘Jerusalem Declaration’ will reaffirm Israel’s right…

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First grain ship leaves under Russia deal

The first ship carrying grain has left a Ukrainian port under a…

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Lula sworn in as president of Brazil

The veteran politician, taking office for an historic third term, faces the challenge of uniting the country polarised under far-right…

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Wang Yi accuses the US of ‘salami slicing’ tactics and ‘bullying’ in a call with Secretary of State Antony Blinken.…

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Orban calls for European Parliament to be dissolved

Russia's full-scale invasion in Ukraine "only had losers so far", Hungary's prime minister said on Wednesday, stating that "both sides…

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Japan launches $320bn defence spending

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Return of Afghan floggings under Taliban rule

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Morality police suspended in Iran

Iran has suspended its morality police as the country continues to deal with two months of protests, the Iranian prosecutor…

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Protests against strict Covid measures in China have spilled into a second night and spread to the biggest cities. Demonstrators…

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Taiwan president quits as party head after

Concerns about threats from rival China, which claims Taiwan as its territory, took a backseat to more local issues in…

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Anwar sworn in as Malaysia’s PM after 25-year struggle

Veteran politician finally secures top post after inconclusive election led to days of haggling and monarch’s intervention. Anwar Ibrahim has…

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World economy to grow 3.1% this year: OECD

Not predicting a global recession, the OECD said it was ‘a very, very challenging outlook’ for this year and next.…

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