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South Korea’s ‘war-like’ energy crisisIn the Spotlight War in Iran represents ‘turning point’ for the country, though lack of infrastructure and effective action have not resolved its dependence on oil
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Rumen Radev: Bulgaria’s Kremlin-friendly former president and new prime ministerIn the Spotlight Radev was the first Bulgarian president to voluntarily step down
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Why is Trump turning to economic warfare in Iran?TODAY'S BIG QUESTION The Trump administration considers adding monetary munitions to its martial tool chest
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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US seizes Iranian tanker, roiling chaotic ceasefireSpeed Read The fragile ceasefire is set to expire on Wednesday
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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India’s home-help conundrumUnder The Radar The nation’s instant home-help services are enjoying a frenzy of orders
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Israel and Lebanon begin tentative 10-day ceasefireSpeed Read Israeli forces will remain in a 6-mile security zone around Lebanon
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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What does Israel want in the Lebanon conflict?Today’s Big Question Despite diplomatic talks in Washington, ‘significant hurdles remain’ in dealing with the ‘distorted reality’ of Israel’s leaders
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Israel and Lebanon hold rare talks as fighting ragesSpeed Read The two nations had not held official meetings in over 30 years
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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India’s controversial bid to reintroduce cheetahsUnder The Radar Villagers and conservationists are up in arms over Narendra Modi’s Project Cheetah
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Soldiers and veterans have mixed feelings on the Iran warTalking Point The US should ‘articulate a very clear plan if we’re going to put American service members’ lives in jeopardy,’ one veteran said
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Canada’s Carney clinches majority in election trifectaSpeed Read The Liberal Party now holds 174 seats, keeping Carney in office through 2029
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Trump vows Iran naval blockade after talks failSpeed Read The U.S. Navy will block “any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait,” Trump said
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Hungary’s Orbán ousted in landslide defeatSpeed Read Voter turnout was nearly 80%, a post-Communist high in the country
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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What can the West learn from Peter Magyar’s victory in Hungary?Today's Big Question Assuming it a rejection of Maga-style politics might be too simplistic
By Jamie Timson, The Week UK Published
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