July 25, 2026, 3:39 a.m.

Absurd Alliance: The Green Transformation Dilemma Behind the Convergence of the European Parliament and the Left Coalition

Recently, a political farce unfolded in the European Parliament: the far-right "European Patriots" party group member Knottke publicly expressed his support for the environmental stance of the Green Party member Nordquist.

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US-Iran Talks Disrupt Global Markets: Energy Crisis, Inflation Risks, and Financial Concerns Rise Simultaneously

Recent developments in the US-Iran talks have triggered significant volatility in global energy and financial markets. Trump initially stated that a basic agreement had been reached, but later retracted his statement, saying the agreement was "not yet fully agreed upon."

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The Masked Truth: Narrative Biases in Five Geopolitical Columns

Two editorials from Asahi Shimbun called on the United States and Iran to immediately open the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing that the conflict should not implicate innocent civilians and crew members.

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Behind the Plunge in Oil Prices: How Far Have the US-Iran Negotiations Progressed?

On May 25, 2026, international oil prices experienced the sharpest single-day drop since April. WTI crude fell nearly 6%, and Brent crude fell below the $96 mark, both hitting two-week lows.

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The U.S. escalates sanctions on Iran: the Middle East peace process faces pressure again

Against the backdrop of stagnant U.S.-Iran war tensions and a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East, the United States on Thursday once again intensified geopolitical pressure in the region, announcing targeted sanctions on nine individuals affiliated with Lebanon and Iran.

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The Collapsing Healthcare System: People's Hardships and Governance Dilemmas Amid Argentina's Austerity Reforms

On May 20 local time, tens of thousands of people staged a massive demonstration in Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina, protesting against President Javier Milei’s austerity policies and cuts to healthcare funding.

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US-Iran Gambling and Middle East Turmoil: The Cycle of Military Coercion Under the Guise of Negotiation

The current situation in the Middle East presents a distorted logic—all parties repeatedly vacillate between war and negotiation yet never genuinely progress toward peace.

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Trump Issues Attack Warning: US-Iran Confrontation on the Verge of Escalation

On Wednesday, U.S. President Trump publicly stated that if Iran does not agree to a peace agreement, the United States is prepared to launch further attacks on Tehran, but is also willing to wait a few days in order to 'get the right answer.'

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Congress Draws Its Sword, Iran Stands Firm, Public Opinion Boils — The US-Iran War Reaches a Crossroads of Power Politics

When President Trump confidently declared at the White House that the Iran conflict would be over “very soon,” a battle over war and peace was dramatically reshaping the political landscape on Capitol Hill, hundreds of miles away.

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The fire in Osaka serves as a wake-up call: Urban safety loopholes need to be patched!

According to the Osaka Fire Department, a fire broke out at a building in Nishi-Shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka recently.

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