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One mistake Trump hasn’t made on Iran

One mistake Trump hasn’t made on Iran

If Donald Trump does not find a way out of the impasse he is in regarding Iran, history may come to consider his decision to start the war as one…

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‘In Trump we trust’: Why the oil market keeps believing him

‘In Trump we trust’: Why the oil market keeps believing him

When President Donald Trump canceled a planned attack on Iran and announced a return to the negotiating table for peace talks, the price of oil plummeted. „I agree to suspend…

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Signs of panic in Russia: Elites move their money as propagandists admit war troubles

Signs of panic in Russia: Elites move their money as propagandists admit war troubles

The war in Ukraine seems to be causing increasing tensions even within the system built by Vladimir Putin. According to information in the Western press, several influential people within the…

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Trump appears stuck in the Iran conflict. A solution discussed behind the scenes could offer a way out

Trump appears stuck in the Iran conflict. A solution discussed behind the scenes could offer a way out

Amid escalating tensions with Iran, the Donald Trump administration seems to be caught in a deadlock: military strikes have not brought Tehran back to the negotiation table, and diplomatic efforts…

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Politico: Political chaos puts "Romania's MAGA champion" in the spotlight. Simion: "God is behind us, not Russia"

Politico: Political chaos puts "Romania's MAGA champion" in the spotlight. Simion: "God is behind us, not Russia"

The political crisis in Romania and the prospect of early parliamentary elections bring George Simion back into the spotlight, whom Politico describes as the „MAGA champion of Romania.” In an…

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CNN analysis: Trump is caught in an Iran trap as each option grows more costly

CNN analysis: Trump is caught in an Iran trap as each option grows more costly

Almost five months into the war with Iran, the Donald Trump administration is trying to combine military pressure with diplomatic efforts, but with no visible results so far. Although American…

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Why is there chaos in the mind of the Romanian? A continuous struggle between the European and the nationalist within him

Why is there chaos in the mind of the Romanian? A continuous struggle between the European and the nationalist within him

The first thought that came to my mind after reading the report „National Identity, European Identity, and the Challenge of Populism,” conducted under the auspices of the Cotroceni Palace by…

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The supreme leader who disappeared: Who is really leading Iran?

The supreme leader who disappeared: Who is really leading Iran?

Mojtaba Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, continues to remain elusive. He disappeared after his father and predecessor as Supreme Leader, Grand Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was…

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Tell me who you trust, and I'll tell you how you vote: Trust in doctors, teachers and vaccines varies by political preference

Tell me who you trust, and I'll tell you how you vote: Trust in doctors, teachers and vaccines varies by political preference

The level of trust that Romanians have in doctors, teachers, the press, vaccines, or even in products from stores can offer clues about their political preferences. The Poll/Int Barometer, coordinated…

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New US escalation in Iran makes Trump’s endgame vacuum more urgent

New US escalation in Iran makes Trump’s endgame vacuum more urgent

The increase in the number of American soldiers killed and the escalation of the war with Iran bring back to the forefront a long-unanswered question: what is President Donald Trump’s…

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What Britain’s new leader is learning from Donald Trump

What Britain’s new leader is learning from Donald Trump

Andy Burnham’s political success depends on his ability to steer the United Kingdom away from the wave of nationalist populism that brought Donald Trump to the forefront of global politics.…

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NATO military chief: We will make sure any Russian attack costs more than Russia could ever gain. What he said about Ukraine and the US military presence in Europe

NATO military chief: We will make sure any Russian attack costs more than Russia could ever gain. What he said about Ukraine and the US military presence in Europe

NATO is ready to respond to any Russian aggression against an allied state and to inflict much greater losses on Moscow than any advantage it could gain. At the same…

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Cracks emerge in Putin’s camp as pro-war voices turn against the Kremlin

Cracks emerge in Putin’s camp as pro-war voices turn against the Kremlin

The camp that supported Vladimir Putin’s war for years is starting to show increasingly clear signs of dissatisfaction. Russian soldiers, bloggers, and nationalists openly criticize the Kremlin, amid the lack…

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Lia Savonea, a new defeat at the European Court. What does this mean for corruption in Romania?

Lia Savonea, a new defeat at the European Court. What does this mean for corruption in Romania?

A panel of judges from the Bucharest Court of Appeal decided on March 19 to acquit Marian Vanghele, the former mayor of Sector 5, for abuse of office and money…

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What the documents declassified by Trump say - and don’t say - about alleged election fraud

What the documents declassified by Trump say - and don’t say - about alleged election fraud

American President Donald Trump claims that the declassified documents from his administration show that U.S. elections remain vulnerable to foreign interference, especially from China. The published information does not demonstrate…

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CNN: Why Trump's speech on election fraud could be a warning sign for the 2026 elections

CNN: Why Trump's speech on election fraud could be a warning sign for the 2026 elections

The speech delivered by Donald Trump on Thursday evening regarding the alleged vulnerabilities of the American electoral system did not bring new evidence or spectacular revelations. However, the timing and…

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Why AUR will not get 40% in the elections. Why won't it even get 30?

Why AUR will not get 40% in the elections. Why won't it even get 30?

There are many politicians, commentators, and journalists who wave the danger of AUR, claiming that in case of early elections, the party led by George Simion could receive around 40%…

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Why Russian Tankers Are Burning in the Sea of Azov - and What Ukraine Is Trying to Achieve

Why Russian Tankers Are Burning in the Sea of Azov - and What Ukraine Is Trying to Achieve

Within nine days, Ukraine hit 116 Russian ships, blocking traffic through the Kerch Strait, shattering Putin’s myth of an „inland sea,” and forcing Moscow to seek alternative, much more costly…

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Operation Boomerang: A return to military strikes reveals no good options - for Iran or the US

Operation Boomerang: A return to military strikes reveals no good options - for Iran or the US

When the military operation by the United States and Israel against Iran began in February, CNN global affairs analyst Brett McGurk invoked a principle of classical military theory. If a…

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New York Times: The world is starting to pull away from America, and the consequences are already visible

New York Times: The world is starting to pull away from America, and the consequences are already visible

Europe, as well as the traditional partners of the United States in Asia and the Middle East, are increasingly trying to reduce their dependence on Washington. States are investing in…

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BUSINESS
Inflation dropped sharply in July. Rents, diesel, and coffee recorded the highest price increases
Inflation dropped sharply in July. Rents, diesel, and coffee recorded the highest price increases
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
12 km of Transylvania Motorway open after years of delays. Pro Infrastructura blames UMB and CNAIR
12 km of Transylvania Motorway open after years of delays. Pro Infrastructura blames UMB and CNAIR
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Energy storage can save us. But batteries also have a risk
Energy storage can save us. But batteries also have a risk
eMag
European Commission clears Naspers’ full takeover of Romanian eMAG
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
The international price of oil has dropped to the lowest level in the last three weeks
The international price of oil has dropped to the lowest level in the last three weeks
Fitch Maintains Romania’s Investment Grade Rating, Warns Over Political Instability and Budget Deficit
Fitch Maintains Romania’s Investment Grade Rating, Warns Over Political Instability and Budget Deficit
POLITICS
„You didn’t ask me, but I’ll tell you anyway.” Isărescu offers coalition parties some advice
„You didn’t ask me, but I’ll tell you anyway.” Isărescu offers coalition parties some advice
Last chance for Romania’s Salary Law. Nicușor Dan summons party leaders to Cotroceni on Tuesday, with €770 million at stake
Last chance for Romania’s Salary Law. Nicușor Dan summons party leaders to Cotroceni on Tuesday, with €770 million at stake
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
First resignation from Moldova’s new government comes just three days after taking office
First resignation from Moldova’s new government comes just three days after taking office
Merz sends strong message to Trump administration: Stay out of Germany’s elections
Merz sends strong message to Trump administration: Stay out of Germany’s elections
Ilie Bolojan, România
Bolojan has broken the record: He has the longest-serving interim government since the Revolution
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Ciucu says suspension of PNL congress resolutions shows „the system is working”: „Certain buttons are pushed at key moments”
Ciucu says suspension of PNL congress resolutions shows „the system is working”: „Certain buttons are pushed at key moments”
LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT
Spectacular images of the solar eclipse (Photo & Video)
Spectacular images of the solar eclipse (Photo & Video)
Great Britain will tax electric cars based on the kilometers traveled, starting in 2028
Great Britain will tax electric cars based on the kilometers traveled, starting in 2028
Anthropic and OpenAI models tried to trick humans into poisoning code during safety testing
Anthropic and OpenAI models tried to trick humans into poisoning code during safety testing
A SpaceX rocket will crash into the Moon at a speed of nearly 9,000 km/h. Why are researchers worried
A SpaceX rocket will crash into the Moon at a speed of nearly 9,000 km/h. Why are researchers worried
NYT: The german auto industry, one of the pillars of national pride, is shaking
NYT: The german auto industry, one of the pillars of national pride, is shaking
Who are the people behind the world’s first AI rulebook?
Who are the people behind the world’s first AI rulebook?
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