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Weather transition and cooling across Balkans and Greece

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Latest: Greece weather: Rain and storms expected this weekend

Extreme weather and health alerts persist across Southeast Europe through mid-September 2026 as a significant seasonal transition begins. In the Balkans, a major weather shift is ending recent high temperatures. Bosnia a

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US-Iran Conflict: Military Escalation and Economic Instabil

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Latest: Strait of Hormuz: Satellite images show potential oil spill after US tanker strikes

The US-Iran conflict has entered its seventh month, marked by intense military exchanges and a growing global energy crisis. Following initial retaliatory strikes and missile attacks on Jordanian airbases, the conflict h

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Japan-Russia Kuril Islands dispute escalation

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Latest: Japan protests new UN map over disputed Kuril Islands depiction

Diplomatic tensions have intensified following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Iturup Island on August 13, 2026. This visit, which marked his first trip to the disputed archipelago, included inspections of lo

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US-Brazil tariff dispute and diplomatic escalation

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Latest: Lula defends Brazilian sovereignty and autonomy

The United States has escalated trade tensions with Brazil by imposing Section 301 tariffs. As of late July 2026, the measures affect approximately 4,000 products worth US$11 billion—representing 26% of Brazil’s exports

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US-China AI rivalry intensifies

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Latest: US-China AI rivalry intensifies over military tech and rare earths

Since July 2026, the United States and China have expanded their AI competition beyond large language models to energy supply, research spending, and global governance. China’s rapid build-out of coal-fired and nuclear p

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US-China-Iran economic and diplomatic tensions

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Latest: US-China economic tensions rise over Iran ties and potential new tariffs

The United States has intensified economic pressure on Iran through ‘Operation Economic Outcast’ and a recent ‘D-Day’ sanctions program targeting nearly 60 entities. While the White House describes the Iranian economy as

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China-Africa economic engagement and BRI investment

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Latest: China's BRI investment in Africa hits record $33.5 billion

Trade between China and Africa expanded following the May 2026 duty-free extension, reaching 1,410 billion yuan ($196.6 billion) in the first half of the year. While China maintains a $56 billion trade deficit dominated

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