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Money spent on two weeks of the Iran war could have saved 87 million lives

Money spent on two weeks of the Iran war could have saved 87 million lives

The huge expenses of the US for the war in Iran provoke harsh criticism at the top of the UN. The two billion dollars spent daily by Donald Trump for…

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Ukraine is breaking away from the US: Kiev knows whose side Trump is on

Ukraine is breaking away from the US: Kiev knows whose side Trump is on

Zelensky is no longer pretending that Trump could be a reliable ally and has given up diplomacy to speak plainly. Now Ukraine has a better situation on the front and…

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The last Iran nuclear deal took 12 years - can Donald Trump strike a new one in hours?

The last Iran nuclear deal took 12 years - can Donald Trump strike a new one in hours?

Pressure is mounting on American and Iranian negotiators to reach an agreement before the ceasefire expires on Wednesday. However, the prospects remain uncertain. An analysis by Sky News shows that,…

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Why a Peter Magyar cannot appear in Romania and why we haven't had any Viktor Orban. The major difference compared to Hungary

Why a Peter Magyar cannot appear in Romania and why we haven't had any Viktor Orban. The major difference compared to Hungary

Three days after winning the parliamentary election, Peter Magyar (45 years old), the new Prime Minister of Hungary and leader of the conservative TISZA party, arrived at the President’s office,…

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Hormuz - The US-Iran Conflict is not just at sea, but also in the "waters" of the law

Hormuz - The US-Iran Conflict is not just at sea, but also in the "waters" of the law

Although everyone agrees that geographically, the Strait of Hormuz is a strait, its political and legal status is much more complicated. The United States and Iran view the Strait of…

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Hezbollah’s money network: how billions from Iran reach Lebanon through China and Europe

Hezbollah’s money network: how billions from Iran reach Lebanon through China and Europe

Hezbollah continues to finance its operations despite sanctions and Israeli military strikes. The money mainly comes from Iran, but also from a complex network involving China, Turkey, the United Arab…

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5 takeaways from recent Iran polls that look increasingly grim for Trump

5 takeaways from recent Iran polls that look increasingly grim for Trump

President Donald Trump stated in a new interview aired on Wednesday that the war with Iran is „very close to ending.” He also presented perhaps the most comprehensive argument to…

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How the Pentagon chief uses the Bible to justify dark passions

How the Pentagon chief uses the Bible to justify dark passions

The American Secretary of Defense (or rather the Secretary of War, as he calls himself) seems less interested in being on God’s side than in insisting that God is on…

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Viktor Orbán is out. Who will be the EU’s next “chief disruptor”?

Viktor Orbán is out. Who will be the EU’s next “chief disruptor”?

Viktor Orbán may have left, but tensions within the European Union do not disappear with him. On the contrary, the question now emerging in Brussels is who will take his…

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Strategic US move in Asia: Military partnership with Indonesia at the Malacca Strait, a key route for 80% of China’s oil

Strategic US move in Asia: Military partnership with Indonesia at the Malacca Strait, a key route for 80% of China’s oil

The United States has announced a major partnership with Indonesia in the defense sector, focusing on military modernization, capacity building, and personnel training, according to a joint statement cited by…

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The collision that changed the world: how the Strait of Hormuz formed and why it holds so much oil

The collision that changed the world: how the Strait of Hormuz formed and why it holds so much oil

The Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important strategic points on the planet, is not just a vital corridor for global oil trade, but also the result of a…

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Orbán’s defeat is not what it seems: why Magyar’s victory is no liberal triumph

Orbán’s defeat is not what it seems: why Magyar’s victory is no liberal triumph

The surprising victory of Péter Magyar over Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was quickly hailed in Europe as a signal against right-wing populism. However, the interpretation is rushed and, for the…

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Iran blockade sets up a test of which side can endure more pain

Iran blockade sets up a test of which side can endure more pain

President Trump’s decision to block all Iranian shipments to or from the Strait of Hormuz sets the stage for the next major test in the Iran war: Which side can…

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Donald Trump gives Giorgia Meloni a problem from hell

Donald Trump gives Giorgia Meloni a problem from hell

Donald Trump has once again put Giorgia Meloni in a difficult situation on Monday, but this time she fought back. The Prime Minister of Italy and a long-time ally of…

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Orban Loss in Hungary Is a Big Moment for the E.U. Here’s why

Orban Loss in Hungary Is a Big Moment for the E.U. Here’s why

Viktor Orban has long been a challenge and a frustration for the European Union, and his defeat in Sunday’s elections was hailed by top EU leaders as a potential moment…

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In Islamabad, JD Vance Faces a Risky Test With 2028 on the Line

In Islamabad, JD Vance Faces a Risky Test With 2028 on the Line

American Vice President JD Vance has been tasked by Donald Trump with turning the fragile ceasefire with Iran into a lasting peace agreement. His visit to Pakistan (in Islamabad) marks…

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We are living in an incredibly strange period: We are witnessing simultaneously both the best and the worst in the world

We are living in an incredibly strange period: We are witnessing simultaneously both the best and the worst in the world

In just one week, the world was able to witness both the best and the worst of humanity. Seeing Earth from space will change you so profoundly that there is…

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JD Vance didn't come to Budapest just for Orban: The target for 2028

JD Vance didn't come to Budapest just for Orban: The target for 2028

The Vice President of the United States mocked the European Union while openly supporting Viktor Orban. But the political show he endorsed in the Hungarian capital may not only be…

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The struggle for Ormuz will end. The lesson that the world cannot afford to ignore

The struggle for Ormuz will end. The lesson that the world cannot afford to ignore

In one way or another, the war in Iran will end. And when that happens, a rare window for bold collective actions will open. Regardless of the outcome of the…

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Europe cannot bet on a post-Trump US turning back to sanity

Europe cannot bet on a post-Trump US turning back to sanity

Donald Trump is a despot, and the USA is a democracy. These things can be true simultaneously, but not indefinitely. There is now an impasse in the struggle between a…

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BUSINESS
Mercedes shows employees how much cheaper production is in Romania. An hour of labour in Cugir costs 82% less than in Germany
Mercedes shows employees how much cheaper production is in Romania. An hour of labour in Cugir costs 82% less than in Germany
Volkswagen will spend 16 billion euros to cut jobs and close plants
Volkswagen will spend 16 billion euros to cut jobs and close plants
Natural gas prices in Romania hit record high. Increase could push up household bills
Natural gas prices in Romania hit record high. Increase could push up household bills
Romania imports nearly 13 times more from China than it exports. What does it buy and what does it sell?
Romania imports nearly 13 times more from China than it exports. What does it buy and what does it sell?
Canada hits US with tariffs of up to 50%. Trump retaliates with bans and new threats
Canada hits US with tariffs of up to 50%. Trump retaliates with bans and new threats
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Oil stays below $100, but diesel prices aren’t falling. Why they could remain high until winter
Oil stays below $100, but diesel prices aren’t falling. Why they could remain high until winter
Gabriela Pleș
POLITICS
AfD triumph puts Merz in a bind. German chancellor under pressure after CDU disaster in Saxony-Anhalt
AfD triumph puts Merz in a bind. German chancellor under pressure after CDU disaster in Saxony-Anhalt
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Friedrich Merz will lose the regional elections on Sunday, regardless of the outcome
Friedrich Merz will lose the regional elections on Sunday, regardless of the outcome
Nicușor Dan says he will designate a new prime minister in the following days. It’s time to settle the issue (Video)
Nicușor Dan says he will designate a new prime minister in the following days. It’s time to settle the issue (Video)
A USR senator announced his resignation from the party: I am leaving because I do not want to become a spectator of my own silence
A USR senator announced his resignation from the party: I am leaving because I do not want to become a spectator of my own silence
Surprise of the day. Nicușor Dan went to CSM for the first time: „The vast majority of magistrates in Romania are honest and responsible people” (Video)
Surprise of the day. Nicușor Dan went to CSM for the first time: „The vast majority of magistrates in Romania are honest and responsible people” (Video)
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
“Fritz Amendment” lands on European Commission’s desk. Brussels demands answers from Romania, with €770 million at stake
“Fritz Amendment” lands on European Commission’s desk. Brussels demands answers from Romania, with €770 million at stake
LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT
Sebastian Stan Rejects “MAGA” Label for “Fjord”: “When Did One Camp Get All the Answers?”
Sebastian Stan Rejects “MAGA” Label for “Fjord”: “When Did One Camp Get All the Answers?”
OpenAI Says Its AI Has Solved a Mathematical Problem That Stumped Humans for Nearly a Century
OpenAI Says Its AI Has Solved a Mathematical Problem That Stumped Humans for Nearly a Century
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
27-Year-Old Anthropic Researcher Quits, Warns AI Could Kill Us All by 2030
27-Year-Old Anthropic Researcher Quits, Warns AI Could Kill Us All by 2030
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Europe’s First Flying Cars Move Into Industrial Production
Europe’s First Flying Cars Move Into Industrial Production
The „Plan for the future” of Volkswagen has been approved: 50,000 jobs could disappear
The „Plan for the future” of Volkswagen has been approved: 50,000 jobs could disappear
100 major companies warn current cyber defences won’t withstand AI-powered attacks
100 major companies warn current cyber defences won’t withstand AI-powered attacks
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