Geopolitics

Trump secretly changes planes after Iranian threat

US President Donald Trump left Turkey in secret following the NATO summit held in Ankara on July 8. According to the Washington Post, Trump initially boarded an Air Force One plane in view of televisi…

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The Middle East seeks alternative routes for oil

Amid growing tension between the United States and Iran, Gulf countries are stepping up their efforts to find alternative routes that would reduce their reliance on the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Thi…

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Russia's Supreme Court bars Yabloko from elections

Russia's Supreme Court bars Yabloko from elections

The Russian Supreme Court has decided to exclude the liberal party Yabloko from the upcoming parliamentary elections, citing alleged violations of campaign rules. This decision, which has sparked prot…

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Trump left NATO in Turkey following Iranian threat

Trump left NATO in Turkey following Iranian threat

President Donald Trump left the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, on an alternative military aircraft while the White House made it appear that the president was flying on Air Force One. According to a r…

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Death warrant for Assad in Syria

Death warrant for Assad in Syria

On Tuesday, 11 August 2026, a Syrian court sentenced the former president, Bashar al-Assad, to death in absentia, accusing him of crimes including murder, torture, and arbitrary arrests during the nea…

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Trump announces complete demining of the Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is fully demined and now open. This announcement, which could have significant geopolitical implications, has been reported by media o…

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Trump Demands Compensation from Iran in Peace Talks

Trump Demands Compensation from Iran in Peace Talks

US President Donald Trump has announced that he will demand compensation from Iran as part of any peace agreement. This new requirement could further complicate already stalled negotiations to end the…

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