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The New Political Dynamics and Their Purview

The international political scene is changing, but its features are still fleeting and with no final configurations. The main driver is the new foreign policy orientations outlined by President Trump. Are we witnessing the end of the transatlantic partnership, the demise of NATO, the withering of the civilizational framing of the Western political ...

Kremlin says US foreign policy shift aligns with its vision

The Kremlin said in remarks aired Sunday that the United-States' dramatic shift in foreign policy largely aligns with its own vision. US President Donald Trump has sought to build ties with Moscow since taking office in January, reaching out to President Vladimir Putin and siding with Russia at the United Nations. "The new administration is ...

President Aoun to Asharq Al-Awsat: Only the State Can Decide on War and Peace

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun outlined his presidential agenda in his first televised interview on Friday, broadcast on the platforms of the Saudi newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat and Asharq News. The president stressed that “only the state can bear the responsibility for protecting Lebanon’s territory and people,” reaffirming his commitment to ...

Trump, Zelensky, and Vance Engage in Extraordinary Shouting Match

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky clashed in an extraordinary shouting match in the Oval Office, leaving efforts to end the war with Russia hanging in the balance.  "With respect, I think it's disrespectful for you to come into the Oval Office and try to litigate this in front of the American media", said US Vice ...

Gene Hackman, the Quiet Giant of American Cinema

Hackman passed away on February 26, 2025, in his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Despite his advanced age, the disturbing circumstances of his death have deeply shaken Hollywood. His wife, 63-year-old classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, and their dog were also found dead. The details surrounding their discovery are especially unsettling. The bodies ...

US stocks mixed on Nvidia results, latest Trump tariff talk

Wall Street stocks were mixed early Thursday following solid results from Nvidia as markets digested the latest tariff news from US President Donald Trump. Nvidia reported a net income of $22 billion in the fourth quarter as it cited "amazing" demand for its Blackwell chip technology. Analysts at UBS rated Nvidia's numbers as "good enough" while ...

French Finance Minister: EU Will 'Do the Same' if US Imposes Tariffs Hikes:

French Finance Minister Eric Lombard told AFP on Thursday that the European Union would "do the same" if the United States follows through with 25 percent tariffs announced by President Donald Trump. Trump threatened Wednesday to impose 25 percent tariffs on goods imported from the European Union. "It is clear that if the Americans maintain the ...

Pistons Top Celtics in Duel of Red-Hot Teams

The suddenly surging Detroit Pistons toppled reigning champions Boston 117-97 Wednesday to push their NBA winning streak to eight games and halt the Celtics' win streak at six. Malik Beasley scored 26 points off the bench to lead the Pistons, connecting on six of 11 from three-point range. Cade Cunningham scored 21 points and handed out 11 ...

Private US Company Launches for Moon a Second Time

Intuitive Machines, the first private company to successfully complete a lunar landing, has launched its second probe to the Moon. Liftoff took place in Florida, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Center, on the 26th of February.