Qatar’s decision to aid Turkey in the face of American sanctions against the country may finally be a snub too far for its close relationship with the US.
The 18th Asian Games in Indonesia has every potential as an alternative means to promote peace.
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Ario Bimo Utomo, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Jawa Timur
How can sporting events like the Asian Games contribute to global peace?
The outrage over Trump’s comments at the joint press conference meant an opportunity for meaningful debate about policy was lost.
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The extensive media coverage of the Helsinki meeting was almost universally critical of Trump, which overshadowed the chance to ask more meaningful questions about how the world deals with Russia.
The wife of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro reacts to an explosion during a public event, which the regime says was a drone attempting to assassinate the president (Aug. 4, 2018).
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How long can a rogue regime survive assassination attempts, sanctions, bankruptcy, humanitarian crisis and mass unrest? When it comes to Venezuela, President Maduro may cling to power for some time.
Croatia lost to France but has won unprecedented public exposure.
A meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump will be the focus of much global attention this week.
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In 2016, the number of international tourists to the US dropped by more than 2 percent, while tourism trended upward worldwide. There are several explanations for the dip.
As the UK and US retreat from the global scene, Germany is ready to step up to preserve the liberal international order and is seeking a seat on the UN Security Council.
The absolute best at international intervention, believe him. So, so good at intervening.
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People from the Windrush generation have been told recently that they do not belong in Britain, but they are no strangers to feelings of unbelonging, which feature strongly in their stories of early life in Britain.
President Erdoğan of Turkey is happy to jaw-jaw, but will war-war where necessary.
Vassil Donev