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Trump and the "Flying Palace": A $400 Million Qatari Boeing and American Ingenuity

Trump and the "Flying Palace": A $400 Million Qatari Boeing and American Ingenuity

The US president received a luxurious jet from the Emir of Qatar, and now Washington is trying to figure out who will get the "flying mansion" after the end of his presidential term

Meeting in Istanbul: "I'll Be Waiting for Putin by the Bosphorus" — World Leaders Test the Kremlin's Patience

While Zelensky reserves a table in Turkey, Western leaders demand silence, and Trump once again urges an urgent deal — what's behind Putin's newly initiated "peace game"?

Electronic Summons: Now Even Wi-Fi Can Find You

Russia has launched a registry of electronic draft notices. Now conscripts can be caught not only in the stairwell, but also in their “Personal Account.”

Pakistan and India: Another “Liftoff!” on the South Asian Front

Islamabad announces a military operation against New Delhi — once again, the nuclear neighbors show that resolving disputes peacefully just isn’t as much fun.

American Cardinal Becomes New Pope: Vatican Chooses Change

American Cardinal Becomes New Pope: Vatican Chooses Change

Vatican Still Undecided: Black Smoke Instead of White

Vatican Still Undecided: Black Smoke Instead of White

Our Homeland’s Smoke Is Sacred: Who Will Be the Next Pope—and What Do Asia, the Italians, and a Heated Chapel Have to Do With It

Our Homeland’s Smoke Is Sacred: Who Will Be the Next Pope—and What Do Asia, the Italians, and a Heated Chapel Have to Do With It

Holy Fathers, backstage intrigue, and a bit of theatrical smoke—how the Vicar of Christ is chosen

Friedrich Merz: Chancellor by Inheritance or Oversight?

Friedrich Merz: Chancellor by Inheritance or Oversight?

Germany evacuates hopes for change after the Social Democrats’ heavy defeat — Merz comes on board

Pakistan vs India: Are They Throwing More Than Just Words Now?

Pakistan vs India: Are They Throwing More Than Just Words Now?

Pakistan sends a “response” to India—without naming the recipients, but promises: “letters of happiness” will find their heroes.

UK Closes Loopholes: "Humanitarian" Visas Under Suspicion

UK Closes Loopholes: "Humanitarian" Visas Under Suspicion

The British government changes entry rules to reduce the number of asylum seekers posing as students and workers

Ukrainian Drones Visit Moscow Again: Home Delivery of Anxiety

Ukrainian Drones Visit Moscow Again: Home Delivery of Anxiety

Moscow greets a new dawn to the hum of drones, as Russia’s Defense Ministry once again promises to “repel everything”

Dreams of the Chancellorship: Friedrich Merz "Stumbles" at the Start

Dreams of the Chancellorship: Friedrich Merz "Stumbles" at the Start

The leader of Germany’s Christian Democrats failed to pass the first round of voting for chancellor. Neither glasses nor self-confidence helped the candidate for the top post

Bucharest Chooses: The Capital in the Grip of Dan-mania

Bucharest Chooses: The Capital in the Grip of Dan-mania

Nicușor Dan confidently outpaces his rivals and becomes Bucharest’s new political favorite — Romania’s capital bets on mathematics and reform

War on the Horizon? India and Pakistan Play "Chess" with Nuclear Pieces

War on the Horizon? India and Pakistan Play "Chess" with Nuclear Pieces

Asian neighbors trade threats once again, while the world recalls where the nearest gas mask is