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The American invasion of Iraq in 2003 paved the way for Tehran to dominate its neighbor and whetted its appetite to expand its influence across the greater Middle East.The American invasion of Iraq in 2003 paved the way for Tehran to dominate its neighbor and whetted its appetite to expand its influence across the greater […]

The Iran-backed militia in Yemen made its claim hours after a Saudi-led military coalition accused it of firing a drone near the Muslim holy city.The Iran-backed militia in Yemen made its claim hours after a Saudi-led military coalition accused it of firing a drone near the Muslim holy city. Read More

In Papua New Guinea, love for rugby league football borders on religion. The country’s leaders and its neighbor, Australia, want to harness the game for geopolitics, and to improve lives.In Papua New Guinea, love for rugby league football borders on religion. The country’s leaders and its neighbor, Australia, want to harness the game for geopolitics,

A math teacher’s viral post prompted a debate over the language, which some see as an optional skill — and a symbol of Western dominance.A math teacher’s viral post prompted a debate over the language, which some see as an optional skill — and a symbol of Western dominance. Read More

Prime Minister Mark Carney brought together in Toronto about 100 money managers overseeing much of the world’s wealth to promote Canada as an ideal place to invest.Prime Minister Mark Carney brought together in Toronto about 100 money managers overseeing much of the world’s wealth to promote Canada as an ideal place to invest. Read More

Alex Saab, a former official in Venezuela and longtime ally of its deposed leader, Nicolás Maduro, agreed to cooperate with investigators.Alex Saab, a former official in Venezuela and longtime ally of its deposed leader, Nicolás Maduro, agreed to cooperate with investigators. Read More

The Houthis are increasingly using artificial intelligence and other tools to produce advanced weaponry on their own, making them less reliant on Iran.The Houthis are increasingly using artificial intelligence and other tools to produce advanced weaponry on their own, making them less reliant on Iran. Read More

From Indonesia to Guatemala to Syria, shortages and price increases are setting off protests and blackouts.From Indonesia to Guatemala to Syria, shortages and price increases are setting off protests and blackouts. Read More

The Kremlin said that an agreement would be “a very good idea” but that any deal would not have much effect on fuel markets, as President Trump had suggested.The Kremlin said that an agreement would be “a very good idea” but that any deal would not have much effect on fuel markets, as President Trump

The two sides traded accusations of attacks as fighting inside Yemen remains fierce. The escalating conflict threatens to further destabilize the Middle East.The two sides traded accusations of attacks as fighting inside Yemen remains fierce. The escalating conflict threatens to further destabilize the Middle East. Read More