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May 03 2026POLITICS

Europe’s Military Future After US Troop Cuts

Germany’s defense chief now insists the country must step up its own security game. The push comes after the United States said it will pull out 5, 000 soldiers from German soil. At the moment, nearly 40, 000 American troops still call Germany home, but their ranks are shrinking. The move isn’t a su

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Apr 30 2026CRYPTO

Crypto’s Next Frontier: How Small Nations Are Testing Real‑World Money Links

Israel has just green‑lit a new shekel‑based stablecoin called BILS, which is built on the Solana network and backed by a mix of tech partners. The move shows the country is trying to keep its currency inside digital chains instead of relying on US dollars, which dominate most crypto transactions to

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Apr 27 2026POLITICS

Israel Escalates Attacks in Eastern Lebanon Despite Ceasefire

Israel launched new air raids on the eastern part of Lebanon, breaking the calm that a ceasefire agreement had tried to bring. The strikes hit areas in the Bekaa Valley for the first time since mid‑April, when a U. S. ‑mediated pause had reduced but not stopped fighting with the Iranian‑backed group

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Apr 19 2026POLITICS

Israel Draws New Map of Southern Lebanon Control

Israel has released a map showing the new line where its troops are positioned inside Lebanon. The move follows a U. S. -backed ceasefire with Hezbollah that began on Thursday. The map covers villages that Israel says are abandoned, but the military now controls them. The line stretches about 5 to

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Apr 10 2026POLITICS

New Settlement Push Adds Fuel to West Bank Tensions

Israel quietly approved 34 new West Bank outposts in early April, a move condemned by Palestinian leaders as a direct break from international rules. While the government didn’t issue a formal announcement, local media broke the news after military censors cleared the details for publication. Most o

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Apr 09 2026FINANCE

German Law Adds New List of Countries to Global Tax Rules

Germany has drafted new rules that will expand the list of places companies must consider when reporting taxes under the global minimum tax framework. The draft, released by the finance ministry, says that firms will need to check whether a country has a qualified domestic minimum top‑up tax.

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

The Real Debate Over Israel Funding

Israel support is a hot topic in U. S. politics, but the way it’s talked about can be misleading. Some politicians criticize a group that pushes for strong U. S. –Israel ties, saying it hides behind fear and conspiracy. Others defend the group, arguing that it represents normal American politi

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Mar 30 2026POLITICS

Death Penalty Bill Sparks International Outcry

Israel’s parliament is set to vote on a new law that would make the death penalty mandatory for Palestinians convicted in military court of killing Israelis. The proposal, drafted by far‑right national security minister Itamar Ben‑Gvir, requires a verdict within 90 days and removes the possibility o

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Mar 26 2026POLITICS

Israel Plans a New “Safe” Zone in Southern Lebanon

Israel has ordered people living south of the Litani River to leave. The move comes after Hezbollah fired rockets at Israeli towns and sparked a larger conflict with Israel and Gaza. The Litani River is about 30 kilometres from the border, and roughly eight percent of Lebanon lies to its south.

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Mar 20 2026POLITICS

Election in Rhineland-Palatinate Tests Germany’s Political Balance

Germany’s political scene is heating up as the state of Rhineland‑Palatinate heads to the polls on Sunday. The Christian Democratic Union (CDU), led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, is aiming to oust the Social Democrats (SPD) who have ruled the region for 35 years. Merz’s campaign faces challenges be

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