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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
Romania still has the highest inflation rate in the EU. Prices are rising almost twice as fast as the EU average
Romania still has the highest inflation rate in the EU. Prices are rising almost twice as fast as the EU average
Government plans Romarm reorganisation, with 15 subsidiaries to form an industrial holding company. Economy minister criticises lack of orders and high commission fees
Government plans Romarm reorganisation, with 15 subsidiaries to form an industrial holding company. Economy minister criticises lack of orders and high commission fees
Bank of America hit with record fine for failing to report over $5 billion in suspicious transactions
Bank of America hit with record fine for failing to report over $5 billion in suspicious transactions
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Insurance costs for oil tankers in the Black Sea soar more than twelvefold. How much more could Romanian drivers pay at the pump?
Insurance costs for oil tankers in the Black Sea soar more than twelvefold. How much more could Romanian drivers pay at the pump?
IMF sharply downgrades outlook for Romania: Recession in 2026, high inflation and rising unemployment
IMF sharply downgrades outlook for Romania: Recession in 2026, high inflation and rising unemployment
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics goes to two Americans who have changed the way governments tackle crises
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics goes to two Americans who have changed the way governments tackle crises
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POLITICS
What PSD rejected under Bolojan may now be acceptable under Niculescu. How the party explains its change of position on listing state-owned companies
What PSD rejected under Bolojan may now be acceptable under Niculescu. How the party explains its change of position on listing state-owned companies
Nicușor Dan is optimistic: On Tuesday, we will have a government
Nicușor Dan is optimistic: On Tuesday, we will have a government
Irina Olteanu
Grindeanu accuses Diana Buzoianu of “playing police officer” and looking for bras and lingerie while holding up motorway construction
Grindeanu accuses Diana Buzoianu of “playing police officer” and looking for bras and lingerie while holding up motorway construction
Luca Niculescu wraps up consultations without a clear government formula. Technocrat list ready as he explains why he avoided talks with AUR
Luca Niculescu wraps up consultations without a clear government formula. Technocrat list ready as he explains why he avoided talks with AUR
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Luca Niculescu no longer expects PNL to join the government. What options remain on the table and when he hopes to end the political crisis
Luca Niculescu no longer expects PNL to join the government. What options remain on the table and when he hopes to end the political crisis
Ilie Bolojan a fost demis ca urmare a unei operațiuni politice inițiate de asociații familiei Trump, care au interese de afaceri România
Bolojan urges prime minister-designate to strike separate deals with parties to secure support for a technocratic government
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LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT
Malaysia has suspended the sale of a Chinese Chery model. The issue acknowledged by the manufacturer
Malaysia has suspended the sale of a Chinese Chery model. The issue acknowledged by the manufacturer
Could hackers reach your fridge? The loopholes through which they can sneak into your house
Could hackers reach your fridge? The loopholes through which they can sneak into your house
Renault CEO questions Romania’s Rabla car scrappage scheme: Why do cars imported from outside Europe get the same subsidies as those made in Romania?
Renault CEO questions Romania’s Rabla car scrappage scheme: Why do cars imported from outside Europe get the same subsidies as those made in Romania?
Dacia Mioveni
Renault Wants Dacia to Build Cars at Least 20% Cheaper as Mioveni Plant Loses Competitiveness, CEO Warns
TikTok could face hefty fine over Romania’s 2024 presidential election. What the European Commission says about the investigation
TikTok could face hefty fine over Romania’s 2024 presidential election. What the European Commission says about the investigation
The warning of a Nobel laureate: Unemployment could triple in the next 10 years due to AI. What can be done
The warning of a Nobel laureate: Unemployment could triple in the next 10 years due to AI. What can be done
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