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Iran Faces World Cup Controversy and Energy Pivot Amid Global Pressures
Iran confronts FIFA over the ‘Pride Match’ branding of its World Cup game against Egypt, while simultaneously navigating international sanctions by forging new energy partnerships. These parallel challenges highlight the complexities Iran faces on both global sporting and economic fronts.
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Trump’s Surprising Diplomacy: US Military Joins Russia-Belarus Drills, Leaving Allies Uneasy
In a surprising development, US military officers observed Russia-Belarus drills, signaling a potential thaw in US-Minsk relations under Trump’s renewed diplomatic efforts.
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Russia and Belarus Amplify Tensions with Zapad-2025 Drills
Russia and Belarus are conducting Zapad-2025 military exercises amid rising regional tensions, testing NATO’s resolve.
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European Commission Creates New Structure to Support Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Eastern European Countries
From February 1, 2025, the European Commission has a new Directorate-General for Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood (DG ENEST). This body will be responsible for enlargement and accession negotiations with candidate and potential candidate countries seeking to join the European Union.…
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Import of Live Pigs to Armenia to Be Restricted for Six Months
The Armenian government, during its November 21 session, approved a temporary quantitative restriction on the import of live pigs to Armenia and established new import procedures. According to the decision, a six-month limit will be imposed on the import of…
