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Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are having an impact even on the most intimate aspects of life. The world's largest condom manufacturer has announced price increases, citing its dependence on oil from the crisis-stricken region as the cause.
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While Europe debates peace negotiations, people are dying in their homes in Dnipro. The Kremlin continues its war of attrition against the civilian population unabated.
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A high-ranking central banker breaks his silence and publicly warns of overvalued stock markets. What does the Bank of England know that we don't?
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Two real estate moguls are set to resolve the Middle East conflict. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are traveling to Islamabad, and Pakistan is emerging as a surprising mediator between Washington and Tehran.
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The Integration Minister cuts the funding, two SPÖ ministers step in: The financing of the anti-racism office Zara is splitting the coalition. What begins as a budget question turns into a fundamental dispute about how to deal with discrimination in Austria.
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A king as a bridge-builder between Washington and London? Donald Trump sees Charles III’s upcoming visit as an opportunity to ease tensions, while relations with Prime Minister Starmer remain strained.
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The ruling German party, the CDU, promised citizens relief, but instead, new burdens are coming from Berlin. It’s a pattern that’s also familiar in Vienna.
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Beijing plans to introduce its first national preschool education law and intends to reduce high healthcare costs. The People's Republic is reacting to growing public discontent with this move – a signal that has also caught the attention of Western observers.
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At Villa Borsig, sparks are flying between Merz and Klingbeil. While Germany needs to accelerate its reforms, the black-red coalition is falling apart behind closed doors, and Bavaria’s Minister President would rather order pizza.
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While Washington and Tehran threaten each other with blockades, Pakistan is trying to mediate. The global economy is holding its breath, and Europe’s energy supply is once again at stake.
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