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Is Zionism a form of racism?
October 7, 2026 · 20 minZionism should be treated as any other form of racism. That's what members of the Green Party have agreed on at their annual conference in the UK. Israel has condemned the decision, calling it antisemitic. So, what's the motivation? And…
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Will elections bring change to multi-ethnic Bosnia and Herzegovina?
October 5, 2026 · 26 minVoters in Bosnia and Herzegovina go to the polls for the 10th time since the end of the war more than three decades ago. They're electing more than 500 members of a complex government structure. But deep political and ethnic divides…
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Why is Malaysia sending back Rohingya refugees to Myanmar?
October 1, 2026 · 25 minThe Malaysian government is facing accusations of forcibly deporting Rohingya refugees, a charge the government denies. It says the process is voluntary and coordinated with Myanmar’s government. But human rights groups say this process…
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Can Iraq handle future security challenges alone?
September 30, 2026 · 25 minThe last remaining US troops have left Iraq, ending a military presence that began with the 2003 invasion to oust Saddam Hussein. After years of conflict and instability, Iraq is entering a new phase without US forces on the ground. Is the…
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Why has Trump rejected Iran's peace proposal?
September 28, 2026 · 25 minUnacceptable. That was the immediate reaction from US President Donald Trump to Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran says it's still awaiting what it called a "definitive response" from Washington through mediators. But…
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How will Saudi Arabia deal with the Houthis?
September 21, 2026 · 25 minFighting is intensifying between Yemen's Ansar Allah Houthis and Saudi Arabia. For the first time since a ceasefire in 2022, the Houthis have fired missiles towards the capital, Riyadh. The Iran-backed group says it will respond to any…
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Can a warming Arctic become an important commercial highway?
September 14, 2026 · 25 minClimate change has contributed to major melting in the Arctic, making it navigable for greater stretches of the year. Some countries are already taking notice. The first South Korean container ship to transit the Arctic route arrived in…
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Will the Houthis seizing the Red Sea coast give Iran leverage in the war?
September 12, 2026 · 25 minThe Ansarullah Houthis seize Yemen's Red Sea coast, cementing their hold on the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. The advance of the Tehran-aligned group threatens an alternative route for energy supplies - with traffic in the Strait of Hormuz already…