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Trump tests the boundaries of his strongman approach to politics

The news media spent much of this weekend poring over the intentions and influence of a strongman figure who has massed resources just waiting for his order to deploy and.

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Trudeau invokes emergency powers in response to trucker protests

Canada’s PM says move aims to support, strengthen law enforcement amid ongoing anti-government blockades and rallies. By Al Jazeera Staff Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has invoked an emergency measure for.

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Iran says outcome of Vienna talks hinges on Western decisions

Iran hands in its final package of proposals and says key decisions require political action from Western countries. By Maziar Motamedi Tehran, Iran – Iran has said any potential breakthrough in Vienna talks aimed.

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Campaigning for next president kicks off in South Korea

Soaring house prices, inequality and corruption key concerns for voters in March 9 poll so far overshadowed by petty scandals. Campaigning for South Korea’s presidential election officially began on Tuesday,.

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Biden promises ‘swift’ response if Russia invades Ukraine

The US and its allies will respond “swiftly and decisively” against Russian aggression, the US president tells his Ukrainian counterpart. US President Joe Biden and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have reiterated.

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Lebanon: Politicians mobilise in Sunni districts after Hariri

Analysts say there is a ‘political void’ in the country’s Sunni community after former PM Saad Hariri suspended career. By Kareem Chehayeb Beirut, Lebanon – When former Prime Minister Saad Hariri suspended his 17-year.

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Sudan: Burhan dismisses sanctions threats, lauds ties with Israel

Military leader says intelligence sharing between Tel Aviv and Khartoum helped arrest suspected fighters in Sudan. Sudan’s military leader General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has made comments in which he dismissed.

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Tunisia: President issues decree to create new judicial watchdog

In a new decree, President Saied granted himself additional powers to rule over a reformed Supreme Judiciary Council. Tunisia’s president has issued a decree establishing a new provisional Supreme Judiciary.

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Hijab ban in Indian state violates religious freedom: US official

US ambassador-at-large for International Religious Freedom slams hijab ban by the southern Indian state, drawing a sharp response from India. A US official has voiced concerns about the controversial banning of the.

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US to reopen Solomon Islands embassy amid moves to counter China

Washington promises more diplomatic and security resources to the South Pacific region as China’s influence grows. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has confirmed the United States plans to open.

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