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Masoud Pezeshkian
Middle East

Iran's political factions divided over future of nuclear  program

As snapback sanctions loom, hardliners and reformers line up along different sides on which course to take

Macron Merz Starmer
QiOSK

Europe just made war with Iran more likely

France, Germany and the UK's push to reimpose UN sanctions on Tehran is just the first step

Starmer Macron Merz
Middle East

Europe's snapback gamble risks killing diplomacy with Iran

The UK, France and Germany are squandering long-term leverage with short-term sanctions tactic

Russian President Vladimir Putin
Europe

Trouble in Russian economy means Putin really needs Alaska talks too

Mixed indicators signal wartime growth has plateaued

Eduardo Bolsonaro
Washington Politics

Bolsonaro's son: I convinced Trump to slap tariffs on Brazil

Eduardo Bolsonaro has been lobbying all over DC for months. Problem is, it may be against the law.

Putin Trump
Europe

How Trump's 50-day deadline threat against Putin will backfire

The 'art of the deal' will likely result in the opposite of its intended effect on the Russian president. Here's why.