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Lula in the U.S.: Which direction will Brazil take?
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Lula in the U.S.: Which direction will Brazil take?
May 8, 2026

Lula fears confronting Trump because he is concerned about the possibility of U.S. interference in Brazil’s elections, which will take place in October.

Even King Charles could not save the soured relationship with Trump
May 8, 2026

The entire visit should be seen as a charm offensive to win Trump over to what appears to be the most important thing for the European elites: Ukraine

Even King Charles could not save the soured relationship with Trump
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Has the handling of the Iran war divided the GCC permanently?
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Has the handling of the Iran war divided the GCC permanently?
May 7, 2026

Saudi Arabia and the UAE are both very much victims of the war, but each has an entirely different approach to finding a working solution – if the Trump-Iran deal holds.

What’s behind Zelensky’s recent ceasefire maneuvers?
May 7, 2026

The war in Ukraine has entered a phase in which truces no longer resemble a bridge to peace, but rather a parallel battlefield.

What’s behind Zelensky’s recent ceasefire maneuvers?
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Eat the rich? As CEO salaries explode, worker pay continues to stagnate
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Eat the rich? As CEO salaries explode, worker pay continues to stagnate
May 5, 2026

CEOs got an 11% raise in 2025; workers just 0.5%. The average top exec now makes 490 years of a typical employee’s wages.

Trump’s second strike on Iran would be suicidal. But that’s not the reason why he won’t go ahead with it
May 4, 2026

For the moment, there is still time for distracting the media with utterly stupid statements that portray America as a winner in the war.

Trump’s second strike on Iran would be suicidal. But that’s not the reason why he won’t go ahead with it
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A negotiated settlement for a sovereign Iran is nigh impossible
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A negotiated settlement for a sovereign Iran is nigh impossible
May 4, 2026

Trump today seems torn between the prospect of ‘heavy’ military escalation and an extended Hormuz blockade.

Institutional tensions on the rise in Brazil
May 3, 2026

Disputes between the Legislative and Judiciary are escalating.

Institutional tensions on the rise in Brazil
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