Author: tut0ugh
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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva criticised what he described as a renewed colonial approach toward developing nations during the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) summit in Colombia. Speaking at a high-level forum with African delegates, Lula highlighted historical exploitation of resources, warning that foreign powers now seek control over critical…
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Autonomous warfare is accelerating, with artificial intelligence increasingly deployed in military drones and aircraft. Systems developed by companies such as Shield AI enable unmanned platforms to operate without direct human control, even in GPS-denied or jammed environments. The company’s AI pilot software allows drones such as the V-BAT to conduct surveillance missions, including in conflict…
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Vietnam’s Communist Party has secured 482 of 500 seats in the National Assembly, according to official results released on March 22. The outcome maintains the party’s near-total control, consistent with previous parliaments. Authorities reported voter turnout exceeding 99%, reflecting the highly managed nature of Vietnam’s five-yearly elections for both national and local councils. The unicameral…
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Slovenia votes on Sunday (22 March) in a closely contested parliamentary election, seen as a barometer of Europe’s political direction. Voters must choose between the governing Freedom Movement of Prime Minister Robert Golob and the opposition Slovenian Democratic Party led by former prime minister Janez Janša. Polls suggest neither bloc will secure a majority in…
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US President Donald Trump has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning of strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure. Trump wrote on Truth Social: “If Iran doesn’t FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of Hormuz, within 48 HOURS from this exact point in time, the United States of America…
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At CPAC Hungary 2026 in Budapest, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán delivered a keynote address sharply criticising European Union leadership. The fifth instalment of the annual Conservative Political Action Conference heard Orbán claim that EU priorities have shifted away from European citizens towards issues such as migration, the war in Ukraine, and environmental policy. He…
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Tens of thousands of Czechs gathered on Saturday (21 March) in Prague for the country’s largest anti-government demonstration since 2019. The protest targeted Prime Minister Andrej Babis’ policies on defense spending and public media. Organisers estimated around 250,000 attendees at Letna plain, many waving Czech and EU flags. Milion Chvilek (Million Moments for Democracy) said…
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Former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, now Norway’s finance minister, has called on all parties in the Iran war to exercise restraint and resume diplomatic dialogue. Speaking to El Pais, he said “the attack on Iran has no basis in international law.” Asked whether NATO is going through one of its worst moments since its…
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro has been designated a “priority target” by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), amid federal inquiries in New York into alleged links with drug traffickers. The label indicates DEA considers him to have a “significant impact” on the drug trade. The investigations, dating back to 2022, focus on: • Alleged dealings…
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US President Donald Trump has ruled out a ceasefire with Iran, stating the United States is focused on achieving its military objectives. Speaking from the White House on Friday (20 March), Trump said “We could have dialogue, but I don’t want to do a ceasefire,” Trump said from the White House South Lawn before departing…
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