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The falcons and the secretary bird: Arab Gulf states in Sudan’s war
European Council on Foreign Relations
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July 30, 2025
Summary Arab Gulf states have particular capacity to influence the outcome of Sudan’s conflict due to their wealth, financial ties to fighting groups and regional interests, which include securing access to Sudan’s agricultural, livestock and...
The D Brief: Russia’s new tactics; Ukraine hits St. Petersburg; Boeing strike looms; M-10 aftermath; And a bit more.
Defense One
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After axing the M-10 tank, the Army’s not sure what happens next. Officials are sitting down with manufacturer General Dynamics to negotiate the return of funds put toward a 93-vehicle order in 2022. “The Army Transformation Initiative directs the...
FULL LIST: Your Nigerian passport gives you access to these 45 countries
Pulse
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July 22, 2025
With your Nigerian passport, you can travel to at least 45 countries.According to the 2025 Henley Passport Index, the Nigerian passport ranks 43rd in Africa and 94th globally, marking its highest position in four years. This ranking is based on...
Revisiting 2004 Tsunami Terror: Killer Quake And Waves that Changed India's Coastline Forever
ABP Live
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July 30, 2025
The massive tsunami in Russia caused by a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake in the country's Kamchatka Peninsula has once again refreshed the haunting memories of the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004 that affected India among other South East Asian...
All you need to know about visas for the USA
Lonely Planet
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If you’re not a US citizen, you’ll have to jump through some hoops and pay some application fees – and potentially face a few other new costs as well – before you can vacation in the USA. The hoops include filling out forms, answering a lot of...
China’s Vulnerability to International Pressure on Human Rights Practices
ChinaFile
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July 29, 2025
There is no greater challenge for the human rights movement than China. No government surpasses Beijing in the combination of its repression at home and its determination to silence critics abroad. And no other government makes so concerted an...
Five reasons why the UAE is fixated on Sudan
Black Agenda Report
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Sudanese refugees in Chad. Over 10 million people have been forcibly displaced in over a year of war in Sudan. Photo: Wikimedia commons. This article was first published at Al-Akhbar English. Last month, the Sudanese army accused Libya’s Khalifa...
Taiwan is not a vital US interest
Responsible Statecraft - Washington D.C.
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July 25, 2025
During the early days of his administration, President Trump broadened the definition of who can be targeted by American airstrikes, signaling a potential increase in American counterterrorism activities overseas. This more aggressive posture has...
Kenya scraps visa requirements for most African and Caribbean countries
The Voice
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July 25, 2025
KENYA HAS officially scrapped visa entry requirements for most African and Caribbean countries. The new changes mean nationals from the majority of African and Caribbean nations will no longer be required to have an Electronic Travel Authorisation...
The Houston Superlawyer With TMZ-Friendly Tactics
Esquire
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July 29, 2025
“When somebody says there’s a shark in the water, everybody runs.” Leaning back in his chair with his brown leather boots propped up on the desk, Tony Buzbee gazes out the window of his office on the seventy-fifth floor of the tallest building in...
Why The Pakistani Passport Remains One Of The Weakest In The World
Friday Times
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July 29, 2025
The Henley Passport Index released its 2025 global passport report almost a week ago, where Asian nations outpaced the rest of the world. However, the Pakistani passport maintained its legacy of standing as the fourth worst, with a 96th rank,...
A China-India warming trend? Not so fast.
Responsible Statecraft - Washington D.C.
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July 25, 2025
During the early days of his administration, President Trump broadened the definition of who can be targeted by American airstrikes, signaling a potential increase in American counterterrorism activities overseas. This more aggressive posture has...
Pakistani passport ranked among weakest globally in 2025 Henley Index
Khaleej Times
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Pakistan's travel document remains classified among the 'least powerful' globally, granting visa-free access to merely 32 locations, while the passports from other Asian nations have emerged as the strongest worldwide, as reported by Dawn....
Chikungunya Virus Hits 119 Countries, Threatens Billions Globally
Pravda.ru
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July 29, 2025
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning about the continued spread of the dangerous chikungunya virus in the Indian Ocean region, where it is affecting more countries and populations at a rapid pace. Small island nations, along...
What caused Britain’s deadliest ‘small boat’ disaster, and how can another be avoided?
The Conversation
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July 24, 2025
On a cold, wet November evening, Issa Mohamed Omar and more than 30 other men, women and children set off from their informal camp near the northern French port city of Dunkirk. They walked through the darkness in near-silence for around two...
Dangerous places in Africa
Zimbabwe Independent
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If you are not sure about the safety of your chosen destination, this guide to the most dangerous places in Africa might help you decide where (not) to go! Planning a trip to Africa? A popular destination for travellers seeking adventure, this...
Uzbekistan’s passport improves its global ranking.
Kun.uz
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July 25, 2025
The Henley Passport Index has released its updated ranking of the world’s most powerful passports, listing Uzbekistan in 74th place. Uzbekistan and Central Asia According to the publication, holders of an Uzbek passport can now travel visa-free to...
Preparations start ahead of 14th Mara Day celebrations
Star
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Guests join traditional dancers during last year's Mara Day Celebrations in NarokThe 14th Mara Day celebrations will be held in Butiama district, Mara Region, Tanzania, on September 15. Preparations for the celebrations, which are held in Kenya...
NASA Breaks Silence on August 2, 2025 Solar Eclipse Claims: Real Date Revealed
Newsd
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July 29, 2025
August 2 Solar Eclipse: Lately a message has gone viral on social media saying that a total solar eclipse will happen on August 2, 2025, and the whole world will go dark. A lot of people have shared it, thinking it’s real and that this kind of...
Indian Passport Gets Global Boost: 77th rank, access to 59 countries without visa
Organiser Weekly
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In a major stride for Indian travellers, the Henley Passport Index 2025 has upgraded India’s passport ranking from 85th to 77th, reflecting a significant improvement in global mobility. Indian passport holders can now travel to 59 countries...