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‘Boiling Point’: How America lit and fueled the Ukraine war

The narrative surrounding the Ukraine war often marks its beginning on February 24, 2022, when Russia launched its full-scale invasion. But the rivalries and political decisions that brought the two countries into conflict stretch back centuries. The start of the Cold War,

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Bill Hader to Guest Star on ‘Abbott Elementary’

Bill Hader and Quinta Brunson are voice stars of the upcoming animated film “The Cat in the Hat” — and now they’re collaborating in live action as well. Hader revealed on Monday night’s episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live” that he will make a guest appearance sometime later this

Which African countries have the largest naval forces?

From the Strait of Hormuz to the Red Sea, conflicts and maritime tensions are disrupting vital trade routes and putting Africa’s security interests at stake. But how strong are the continent’s navies, and which countries are investing most in their fleets?

The emerging shape of China’s military reach in SE Asia

A 2,000-meter runway in Ban Keun, situated about 50 kilometers north of the Lao capital of Vientiane, is an unlikely location for US-China great-power rivalry. Yet it may become one of the most revealing markers of China’s strategic ambitions in Southeast Asia. On September 29,

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Cyclone Murasu makes landfall on India's eastern coast

BHUBANESWAR, India, Nov 3 - Cyclone Murasu made landfall along India's eastern coast on Tuesday, the country's weather department said, the second storm to hit the region in a week as authorities evacuated thousands of people to safety.

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