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Rome’s heartfelt goodbye to Pope Francis

Benjamin Davis Tyler

In a sincere showing of affection and admiration, a multitude of mourners crowded the streets of Rome to pay their respects to Pope Francis, who was laid to rest after…

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Embassy staff expulsion worsens tensions

Benjamin Davis Tyler

Algeria has made the decision to expel 12 officials working at the French embassy, a move that has further strained the already tense relationship between the two nations. Although the…

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Emerging technologies uplifted by China’s latest fund

Benjamin Davis Tyler

China has revealed intentions for a large-scale government-supported fund designed to boost advancements in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, hydrogen energy, and other cutting-edge industries. This plan, known as the "state…

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Syrian interim government struggles with insurgent threat from Assad loyalists

Benjamin Davis Tyler

Following the rapid overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime by Islamist rebels, Syria continues to face significant instability. The interim administration, under the leadership of Ahmad al-Sharaa, is struggling with increasing…

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The Unsuccessful Mineral Agreement Between US and Ukraine

Benjamin Davis Tyler

Ukraine and US Fail to Finalize Rare Earth Minerals AgreementThis past Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump convened in Washington with the intention of signing a…

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The Stalled US-Ukraine Rare Minerals Deal

Benjamin Davis Tyler

Ukraine and US Unable to Conclude Deal on Rare Earth MineralsOn Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with US President Donald Trump in Washington to sign an agreement granting the…