Hormuz and Yemen: Iran offers de-escalation at a price others will pay
Iran is using Hormuz to seek US concessions, relief for the Houthis and greater control over Gulf shipping.
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Can Tajikistan’s economic boom survive its debt gamble?
Rapid growth masks Tajikistan’s reliance on remittances and risky state debt.
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Gisele Pelicot rape case to be told in London play
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Senate passes bipartisan Protect College Sports Act amid ‘chaos’ in industry
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New UK homes in flood-risk areas could become uninsurable, says Aviva boss
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Taylor Swift dominated the VMAs, but do music videos still matter?
Cinematographer Melissa Cofie says their purpose has evolved with the growth of platforms like TikTok.
Malaysia gave refuge to Rohingya; now it wants them to go
Malaysia welcomed persecuted Muslim minority but now plans to send them back to Myanmar amid rising hate against them.
Former world snooker champion Dott jailed for child sexual abuse
The 49-year-old was found guilty of two charges of lewd and libidinous behaviour towards a girl and a boy between 1993…
In FIFA-UEFA tussle, European body accused of ‘misinformation campaign’
FIFA accuses UEFA of attempting to influence its presidential election, in which Infantino is seeking a fourth term.
Why has a Cornell rape investigation been reopened?
Former student at Ivy League university files lawsuit alleging she was drugged and raped at a fraternity house in 2024…
