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‘We can’t do it alone’: Ukrainians react to lack of additional funding in US spending bill

The United States may have avoided a government shutdown on Saturday – but the lack of additional funding for Ukraine in the spending bill has left some residents in the war-torn nation nervous.

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03.Oct.2023

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Biden Forges Deeper Ties With Vietnam as China’s Ambition Mounts

Visiting Hanoi, the president cemented a new strategic partnership that puts the memories of the past behind them and focuses on mutual concerns over Beijing’s assertiveness in the region.

Samir Jeraj

06.Sep.2023

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Charlotte Sena rescued from camper cabinet, kidnapping suspect busted after leaving ransom note

New York State Police announced that a suspect has been taken into custody over the incident on Monday night. Sena is currently safe and healthy, and was taken to a hospital for evaluation.

Super User

03.Oct.2023

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G20 stops short of condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in joint declaration

Leaders gathered here for the annual Group of 20 summit managed to agree on a joint statement laying out shared views on climate change and economic development but showed the fractures within the group by stopping short of explicitly condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Samir Jeraj

11.Sep.2023

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Her gun violence plan is probably unconstitutional. This governor is doing it anyway

New Mexico’s Democratic governor has hatched an unorthodox plan to cut down on gun violence for the next month, but even gun control advocates say it is unconstitutional.

Samir Jeraj

13.Sep.2023

Details: Economics

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Turkey: are we witnessing the end of Erdoğanomics?

Is the tide finally turning for Turkey? Three months after the re-election of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for his third term as president, which many feared would lead to economic chaos, ratings agency Moody’s has indicated that Turkey’s credit rating is on course for an upgrade.

Details: Samir Jeraj; 23.Aug.2023

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San Jose and the reemergence of the donut city

The widespread adoption of remote and hybrid work schedules has drained commercial offices and caused tenants to terminate leases.

Details: Samir Jeraj; 23.Aug.2023

Details: Economics

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War in Ukraine is a warning to China of the risks in attacking Taiwan

They believe Chinese President Xi Jinping is determined to gain control over the breakaway province – which has been beyond Beijing’s control since the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949 – before he leaves office.

Details: Samir Jeraj; 23.Aug.2023

Details: Economics

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Dry regions get drier with global warming, increasing fire risk − while wet areas get wetter

The islands of Hawaii are world renowned for their generally pleasant and tranquil weather. However, the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfire tragedy on Maui was a stark reminder that Hawaii also can experience.

Details: Samir Jeraj; 23.Aug.2023

Details: Economics

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As BRICS cooperation accelerates, is it time for the US to develop a BRICS policy?

When leaders of the BRICS group of large emerging economies – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – meet in Johannesburg for two days beginning on Aug. 22, 2023, foreign policymakers in Washington will no doubt be listening carefully.