European defense ministers left their meeting in Brussels on February 12 in shock after the new US secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, told them they could no longer rely on the US to guarantee their security. Hegseth said he was there “to directly and unambiguously express that stark strategic realities prevent the United States of America from […]
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Trump’s vision of a new US-China-Russia world order
There has been much and justified focus on the implications of a likely deal between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and the overwhelmingly negative consequences this will have for Ukraine and Europe. But if Trump and Putin make a deal, there is much more at stake than Ukraine’s future borders […]
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China war games nudge New Zealand closer to AUKUS
The appearance of three Chinese naval vessels firing live rounds in the Tasman Sea has caused understandable alarm in New Zealand and Australia. But this has more to do with the geopolitical context than the actual event. In fact, the Chinese navy is allowed to conduct exercises in the Tasman and has wide freedoms on […]
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On a train from Pakistan to Russia via US-sanctioned Iran
Pakistan Railways Freight CEO Sufiyan Sarfaraz Dogar announced last week that the first Russian-Pakistani freight train service will launch on March 15, transiting across Iran, Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan. The line will facilitate Russian energy and industrial product exports to Pakistan and Pakistan’s agricultural and textile exports to Russia, according to reports. This has been a long time […]
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Why EU may seize Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ in the Baltic
Politico reported last week that some EU countries might seize Russia’s “shadow fleet” in the Baltic Sea on the pretext of complying with international piracy and environmental laws. They might also pass new national laws to legitimize this too. Finland’s seizure of one such ship last December on the pretext that it was involved in cutting […]
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Can the Alternative for Germany save NATO?
“We are at an existential milestone for our freedom and security,” declared German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, who demanded European involvement in the Ukraine peace talks initiated this week by Presidents Trump and Putin. Better said, it is an existential moment for Baerbock’s Green Party, the most aggressive war hawks on the European political spectrum. Despite the Greens’ […]
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Trump 2.0 isn’t chaotic – it’s Project 2025’s playbook
In his first few days back in office, President Donald Trump engaged in a whirlwind of executive actions, from exiting the World Health Organization, to deploying military personnel and National Guard troops to the US-Mexico border. Many of these actions are unprecedented. Some appear to be illegal and unconstitutional, according to legal experts and judges. […]
Pet Store Franchise / PETS & ANIMALS / Society
How to Start a Profitable Pet Store Franchise
For those who aspire to be entrepreneurs, opening a lucrative pet store franchise might be a thrilling endeavor. Millions of homes now view their pets as members of the family, and pet ownership is growing. The need for pet-related goods and services is only going to increase as individuals place a higher priority on the […]
Home & Garden / Household Pests / Lifestyle
Effect of Seasonal Changes on Household Pests
The impact of seasonal variations on Household Pests is substantial. Due to seasonal temperature fluctuations, Household Pests modify their habits to survive and flourish in various habitats. Understanding how seasonal changes affect insect activity is essential to creating year-round management plans and prevention techniques against infestations. Seasonal Pest Behavior and Adaptations When spring flowers blossom, […]
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Lord Baby Runs A Romance Fantasy With Cash
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