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Prince Andrew's decade-long association with Jeffrey Epstein has escalated into a criminal investigation, with the royal detained on suspicion of misconduct in public office. This marks a significant shift, testing the monarchy's legitimacy as the scandal moves beyond personal behavior into accusations of compromising official duties. The situation highlights a…

Saudi Arabia and the UAE, once close allies, are now locked in open rivalry, impacting the Yemen war, cross-border trade, and regional flashpoints. This strategic split challenges core assumptions about Gulf stability and investor confidence. The dispute, fueled by economic competition and differing regional visions, is escalating with potential for…

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American voters often rank inflation as the most important issue facing the US. But something odd has happened to inflationary expectations since Donald Trump became president in January. Americans believe inflation is much higher than it is, and are bracing themselves for further increases.

Seven months into his second term, President Donald Trump‘s approval ratings are underwater, according to a new poll.

Building our way to affordable cities does not require a government-led "post-neoliberal" approach to housing development.