Russia Retakes Kursk Region Amid US-Ukraine Aid Uncertainty
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Offensive of Russia in Kursk region gains ground as Ukraine faces setbacks amid US intel cutoff, European aid efforts, and deep strikes.
Ukraine on Edge of Losing Kursk Region as Russia Advances
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Ukraine struggles to hold its foothold in Russia’s Kursk region as Moscow claims gains and Kyiv hints at a strategic pullback.
Ukraine Still Ready To Sign Minerals Deal Despite Trump Spat, Zelenskiy says
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Trump says Ukraine is ready for peace talks, minerals deal; U.S. urges apology after tense Oval Office meeting.
France, UK Push for Ukraine Truce as Europe Seeks U.S. Support
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Trump hints at a U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal as Europe pushes for a truce, revealing fractures in Western unity over the war.
Fourteen Years of War Erase Decades of Progress in Syria, UNDP Report Reveals

The war in Syria has erased decades of progress, with $800B in losses, extreme poverty, and a dire humanitarian crisis.
The World Afflux

Post-9/11, the world changed drastically with the rise of surveillance states, evolving power dynamics, and ongoing conflicts in Muslim-majority nations. Explore the lasting impact and challenges for nations like the United States, China, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Afghanistan in the complex geopolitical landscape.
Diaspora Writers’ Afghan War Depiction – Kochai vs Hosseini

The Afghan diaspora has faced ongoing struggles since the 1980s, marked by the heartbreaking necessity to leave their homeland. While their primary yearning is for a peaceful Afghanistan, the harsh realities of present-day global, political, and social circumstances continue to haunt their dreams.
Modi: The Defeat in Karnataka Elections

The defeat of Narendra Modi and the BJP in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly elections raises serious questions about the future of India\’s political landscape, as well as the implications for neighboring Pakistan.
Muslims and Hindus: The Holy Grail

Hinduism and Islam have coexisted for millennia since Islam arrived in South Asia. This relationship has been sporadic, with periods of both peace and conflict. The need for unbiased historical pattern analysis, though, cannot be overstated.
Indian Brutalities: The Women of Kashmir

Despite ongoing violations and various forms of physical and psychological abuse, the women of Indian-occupied Kashmir continue to fight for justice in international and regional forums.