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Why did the US economy slow down?

The US economy slowed more than expected, but it’s not because Americans stopped spending. So what really happened?

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Rubio: Progress made to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, said there has been progress in negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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‘Maximum use’: Iran boosts military strength during ceasefire with US

ListenListen (6 mins) Save Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share facebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylink googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo A member of the Iranian security...

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Mass funeral held for 112 members of two Palestinian families

Palestinians in Gaza held a mass funeral for 112 members of the Abu Sharia and al-Hasayna families.

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After San Diego shooting, Muslim Americans aim to turn grief into action

After San Diego shooting, Muslim Americans aim to turn grief into action

Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share facebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylink Palestinian American teenager Mohammed Ibrahim, centre, who was imprisoned by Israeli forces...

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Cuba thanks China for rice shipment amid worsening humanitarian conditions

Cuba thanks China for rice shipment amid worsening humanitarian conditions

Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share facebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylink President Miguel Diaz-Canel holds a Cuban flag during a rally in support...

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Why Pakistan’s Economic Resilience Demands Deep Structural Reform

Why Pakistan’s Economic Resilience Demands Deep Structural Reform

Credit: Depositphotos Pakistan’s economy appears to be heading toward another challenging phase. The current account deficit has once again resurfaced amid persistent...

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India, China, and Claims over Tawang: Views From a Field Visit to Arunachal Pradesh

India, China, and Claims over Tawang: Views From a Field Visit to Arunachal Pradesh

Credit: Wikimedia Commons / PP Yoonus On April 10, China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs (MCA) released a list of names for 23...

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Japanese Court Rules North Korea Owes Compensation Over Its Past Repatriation Push 

Japanese Court Rules North Korea Owes Compensation Over Its Past Repatriation Push 

Credit: Depositphotos In January, the Tokyo District Court found that a tort had been committed and ordered the North Korean government to...

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Taiwan’s Democratic Blind Spot: Statelessness and Legal Exclusion

Taiwan’s Democratic Blind Spot: Statelessness and Legal Exclusion

The square in front of Taipei Station is a popular gathering place for migrant workers on their days off. Credit: Shutterstock Taiwan...

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The New Narco-Sea Routes: How IUU Fishing Networks Are Fueling Drug Trafficking Across the Indo-Pacific

The New Narco-Sea Routes: How IUU Fishing Networks Are Fueling Drug Trafficking Across the Indo-Pacific

Traditional wooden fishing boats in the sea in West Sumatra, Indonesia. Credit: Shutterstock For years, Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing has...

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India Will Not Become Another China

India Will Not Become Another China

Credit: Official State Department photo by Freddie Everett The ghost of China haunts every conversation about India. When U.S. Deputy Secretary Christopher...

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A Fully Closed-off China Requires a New US Policy Response

A Fully Closed-off China Requires a New US Policy Response

U.S President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, at Zhongnanhai, Beijing, China, May 15, 2026. Credit: Official White House Photo...

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Why North Korea Hasn’t Had Its Own ‘Reform and Opening’

Why North Korea Hasn’t Had Its Own ‘Reform and Opening’

A roadside market in North Korea. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/ Uwe Brodrecht China’s early economic reforms, led by Deng Xiaoping in the late...

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