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China's new superpower plan to become a technology leader
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China's new superpower plan to become a technology leader

AI, semiconductors and quantum technology - China is investing in becoming a technological superpower. Now a new plan will set the direction for the world's second-largest economy
Expert says Trump has no endgame for Iran
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Expert says Trump has no endgame for Iran

What is the ultimate goal of the US offensive against Iran? No one knows - perhaps not even the US president himself. There is a significant risk that it will end in disappointment for many, says US expert Jan Hallenberg
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei kept the Iranian revolution alive with an iron fist
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei kept the Iranian revolution alive with an iron fist

Many believed that the Islamic Republic of Iran could not possibly outlive its creator, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. However, his successors managed to keep the strict rule intact for over 35 years
The shadow state will secure the mullahs' power in Iran
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The shadow state will secure the mullahs' power in Iran

Tens of thousands chant “death to the dictator. ” The U
Russian demands remain - wish list for Santa
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Russian demands remain - wish list for Santa

The war of attrition has stalled and peace talks are deadlocked over land issues. But after four years, Russia's claims to the international community appear to be firmly established
Major obstacles as Ukraine reportedly plans elections by May 15
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Major obstacles as Ukraine reportedly plans elections by May 15

Ukraine is planning presidential elections and a vote on a peace treaty with Russia by May 15 after an ultimatum from the United States, sources told the Financial Times.
Minneapolis shooting of Alex Pretti could be a backlash for Donald Trump
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Minneapolis shooting of Alex Pretti could be a backlash for Donald Trump

The shooting death of Alex Pretti has hit hard in an already shaken Minneapolis. The shooting is the third in a short time involving the federal immigration agency, ICE, and the second fatality
Losses of prestige for Putin as friends falter
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Losses of prestige for Putin as friends falter

Venezuela, Iran and Syria are countries that Russian President Vladimir Putin has built up partnerships with during his many years in power, and they are now in deep crisis. Russia expert Martin Kragh says the fact that his friends in the international arena are losing power is a loss of prestige for Putin
Losses of prestige for Putin as friends falter
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Losses of prestige for Putin as friends falter

Venezuela. Iran
Ukraine needs soldiers, many are in the EU
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Ukraine needs soldiers, many are in the EU

Millions of Ukrainian men have left the country as its hard-pressed armed forces are having difficulty recruiting new soldiers. At least one million Ukrainian men of legal age have been granted asylum in the EU
Trump threatens Sweden with tariffs over Greenland, says countries are playing a dangerous game
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Trump threatens Sweden with tariffs over Greenland, says countries are playing a dangerous game

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This is how US Senator Lisa Murkowski wants to stop Trump's Greenland plans
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This is how US Senator Lisa Murkowski wants to stop Trump's Greenland plans

Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski is threatening action if the US president goes ahead with his threats to take over Greenland. But how many in the party are behind her? "This is something that we have just launched and I think we will get support," she told TT
US delegation in Denmark - cannot stop Trump, expert says
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US delegation in Denmark - cannot stop Trump, expert says

A delegation including Republican members of Congress is on its way to Copenhagen with a promise to stop Donald Trump's plans for Greenland. It's a political statement, but they cannot stop Trump, says U
Denmark holds its breath ahead of Washington meeting
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Denmark holds its breath ahead of Washington meeting

Diplomatic efforts to address President Trump's interest in Greenland are in full swing in both Nuuk and Copenhagen. To my knowledge, diplomatic solutions are being sought around the clock
Japan's Imperial Dilemma: Reform or End of the Monarchy
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Japan's Imperial Dilemma: Reform or End of the Monarchy

Aiko! Aiko! Aiko! Aiko! The cheers for the Japanese princess drown out the cheers for her parents, the Japanese emperor and queen, as the family visits Nagasaki. But the people's hopes of seeing Aiko as empress are dashed unless Japan resolves a deeply divisive issue: should female succession be allowed - or must the world's oldest monarchy die out?
EU support for Ukraine: "Long-term defeat"
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EU support for Ukraine: "Long-term defeat"

The EU's €90 billion in support for Ukraine is sufficient in the short term, according to analyst Jakob Hedenskog. But the agreement suggests that it is relatively easy for Russia and the US to play EU countries off against each other
Expert: Europe could be overrun without US help
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Expert: Europe could be overrun without US help

Europe is Russia's next military target, according to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Individual countries are investing in their armies – but this is only the beginning of a comprehensive process
Trump's strategy shocks Europe: "Hair-raising"
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Trump's strategy shocks Europe: "Hair-raising"

The cold showers were twofold: First, the US announced that Europe must take over large parts of the responsibility for NATO by 2027. Then, the White House warned of “civilizational obliteration” and said it wanted to support “patriotic” parties in Europe
Expert: Had to fight hard for watered-down compromise
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Expert: Had to fight hard for watered-down compromise

The EU countries' decision on new climate targets was a watered-down compromise, says climate scientist Naghmeh Nasiritousi. But it is still an important step for the EU to have some credibility at the climate summit next week, she says
Bush's running mate Dick Cheney is dead
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Bush's running mate Dick Cheney is dead

Former US Secretary of Defense and Vice President Dick Cheney has died, several media outlets report. Cheney was very influential, one of the most powerful vice presidents in modern times, says Jan Hallenberg, associate senior researcher at the Swedish Institute for International Affairs
The expert on Trump's crusade in Africa: "Empty threat"
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The expert on Trump's crusade in Africa: "Empty threat"

Threats of religious war in Nigeria and attacks on drugs and socialism in Venezuela. US President Donald Trump is on the warpath in several parts of the world
Pragmatic Message to Trump and Putin on Ukraine Peace Talks
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Pragmatic Message to Trump and Putin on Ukraine Peace Talks

Donald Trump fritters away the cards ahead of peace negotiations with Russia, while Ukraine's other allies want to create a better negotiating position. This is the assessment of expert Fredrik Wesslau
Potential for Increased Political Violence in USA After Charlie Kirk Murder
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Potential for Increased Political Violence in USA After Charlie Kirk Murder

The murder of right-wing debater Charlie Kirk may lead to further escalated political violence in the USA. USA expert Jan Hallenberg and author Stephen Marche – who has written the book ”The Next Civil War” – look pessimistically at the country's near future
NATO Needs Stronger Response to Russian Drone Threat, Expert Warns
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NATO Needs Stronger Response to Russian Drone Threat, Expert Warns

Over 20 Russian drones in the NATO country Poland, potentially with the military logistics hub Rzeszow as the target. An "extremely serious" Russian escalation – and NATO's response apparently does not suffice to deter Putin, notes Ukraine analyst Fredrik Wesslau
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