In the early hours of June 13, Israel launched a sweeping, carefully coordinated assault on Iran’s nuclear program. The operation began with Mossad agents striking from inside Iran, where they …
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AI / The Insider Senators have begun debating Donald Trump’s controversial “big, beautiful budget bill,” which on May 22 was approved by just one vote in the House of Representatives. …
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Mass unrest in California, triggered by aggressive immigration enforcement, has given the U.S. president a pretext to try stripping states of their authority when it comes to matters of public …
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Cut loose or cut a deal? What the PKK’s disbandment portends for the Kurds, Erdogan’s grip on power, and Turkey’s future
In May, after waging a decades-long armed struggle for independence against the Turkish government, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) announced it was dissolving. At their farewell congress, however, members vowed …
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A new conflict is flaring up in Libya. On May 28, allies of Libyan National Army (LNA) leader Khalifa Haftar attempted to seize control over oil production facilities in the …
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The emblem of the International Legion for the Defense of Ukraine displayed on the jacket of a spokesman. Photo: Sergei Supinsky / AFP During negotiations in Istanbul in early May, …
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The White House cash cow: How Trump monetizes his presidency through crypto, family ventures, and foreign ties
Donald Trump recently offered crypto investors an unpalatable but exclusive lunch — on average, the attendees paid $1.7 million for the privilege of sitting at his table. Before that, Trump …
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Kooks, antisemites, and scammers: Fringe figures are driving the narrative around Poland’s presidential runoff
On June 1, Poland will hold the second round of its presidential election. Following the first round, the race to lead the country has come down to Rafał Trzaskowski, the …
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On May 18, the party of Argentine President Javier Milei won the Buenos Aires city council elections, an indication that the libertarian politician maintains a mandate to continue his radical …
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On May 26, Qatar helped bring 68 Ukrainian children back home after acting as a mediator in talks with Russia. Qatar’s role as a go-between has also become a crucial …