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EU chief seeks sanctions on Russian LNG to pressure Moscow over Ukraine war
European Commission's Ursula von der Leyen urges members to back new sanctions to cut Russian fossil fuel revenues.
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Safety concerns on eve of World Cup after Italian skier death
Italian skier Matteo Franzoso's death this week during training in Chile reports safety debate.
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UN Security Council rejects resolution to extend Iran sanctions relief
Iran calls action by UN Security Council 'unlawful' as nine member countries vote against nuclear sanctions relief.
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What are the GCC’s air defence capabilities?
Six-nation group in the Middle East reaffirms joint military system in light of Israeli attack on Qatar.
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Taliban releases elderly British couple from Afghanistan detention
UK thanks Qatar for leading negotiations for the release of the pair after their arrest in February.
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Why Gen Z brought down the government in Nepal
Mass Gen Z demonstrations in Nepal bring down the government.
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South Korea questions $350bn investment drive amid US immigration crackdown
Seoul says that 'visa uncertainties' must be addressed before substantial investments are launched.
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Dutch MP sent out of parliament for wearing colours of Palestine flag
Dutch MP Esther Ouwehand was told to change her outfit after wearing the colours of the Palestinian flag in parliament.
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Does Jimmy Kimmel’s removal over Charlie Kirk violate freedom of speech?
Disney-owned ABC pulled Kimmel's late-night show off the air after he made comments about MAGA and Tyler Robinson.
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Trump-China TikTok deal in the works to avoid looming US ban: What we know
US lawmakers voted to ban the app in 2024 amid concerns that Beijing could access user data.
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More than 70 civilians killed in attack on mosque in Darfur’s el-Fasher
UN report says ethnic violence has risen and civilians are bearing brunt as war continues between Sudan's army and RSF.
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LIVE: Trump says Xi call ‘productive’, leaders to meet in November
US president says the pair will meet at an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in South Korea in November.
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Mahmoud Khalil: “My story is one drop in the sea of Palestinian sorrow”
Marc Lamont Hill speaks with Mahmoud Khalil about detention, dissent and the fight for Palestinian rights.
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US-China TikTok deal could see boosting of “pro-Trump content”
“Trump is getting not just this deal, but he's also getting essentially a media empire that's going to be run by Trump-f
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Afghanistan bans female authors from university curricula
At least 679 titles blacklisted, from books on human rights and women's rights to Western political thought.
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Iran hits out ahead of UN vote on nuclear sanctions
Tehran says it has offered fair proposals and accuses the E3 of 'political bias' in seeking to revive sanctions.
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Trump antifa strategy may lead to “anyone” on left being attacked
Mark Bray says Trump’s designation of the antifa is a political tool to expand repression against anyone who opposes him
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On U.S. National Security Challenges
Since the start of the second Trump administration, the National Security Council (NSC) has seen its staff reduced from around 350 employees to fewer than 100, with dozens of policy experts abruptly dismissed or placed on administrative leave this May. Former U.S. National Security Advisors Thomas E. Donilon, Stephen J. Hadley, and Susan E. Rice unpack how the recent reorganization could affect U.S. foreign policy decision-making.
Background Reading:
- This backgrounder from CFR Education outlines the role of the U.S. National Security Council.
Host: Michael Froman, President, Council on Foreign Relations
Guests: Susan E. Rice, Former National Security Advisor (2013–17); CFR Member
Thomas E. Donilon, Former National Security Advisor (2010–13); Member, Board of Directors, Council on Foreign Relations
Stephen J. Hadley, Former National Security Advisor (2005–09); CFR Member
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Afghanistan rejects US return to Bagram airbase
President Trump reiterated call to reclaim huge airbase; Taliban says US must engage without seeking military presence.
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Bali court hands Ukrainian man life sentence for illegal drugs laboratory
Authorities say Russians and Ukrainians are collaborating to form crime rings on Indonesia's most famous holiday island.
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