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September 2, 2026 Politics

02

Turkey considers SCO membership

Ankara · Turkey

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on September 2, 2026, that Turkey could consider becoming a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, a regional political and secu...

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September 2, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

03

US and Iran exchange strikes

Persian Gulf · Iran

The United States and Iran exchanged their largest series of direct attacks since July on September 2, 2026, renewing concerns that the conflict between the two countries could expand acr...

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September 1, 2026 Finance

04

Iran fighting lifts oil

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Oil prices rose by more than four dollars per barrel on September 1, 2026, after renewed military exchanges between the United States and Iran increased concerns about energy supplies fro...

September 1, 2026 Politics

05

US House extends government funding

District of Columbia · Washington · United States

The United States House of Representatives approved legislation on September 1, 2026, extending federal government funding and reducing the immediate risk of a government shutdown. The...

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August 28, 2026 Breaking

Israel uncovers trafficking network

Israel

Israeli authorities have investigated and prosecuted international human trafficking networks involving the recruitment of women from Brazil for sexual exploitation in Israel. Reported ca...

Concord · New Hampshire · United States

07

August 28, 2026 Breaking

Allison Alon detained by ICE

Allison Alon, formerly known as Avishay Alon, is an Israeli national and former Israeli military intelligence officer who has been detained in the United States while subject to an immigr...

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August 22, 2026 Politics

US judge blocks visa suspension

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A United States federal judge struck down a Trump administration policy on August 21, 2026, that suspended the issuance of immigrant visas to applicants from 75 countries. U.S. District J...

Washington · United States

09

August 22, 2026 Breaking

US and Iran trade threats

The United States and Iran exchanged warnings on August 22, 2026, ahead of a planned announcement of additional U.S. economic sanctions against Iran and countries or companies involved in...

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August 21, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

10

Russia strikes Kryvyi Rih

Kryvyi Rih · Dnipropetrovsk Oblast · Ukraine

Russian drones struck a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih on August 21, 2026, killing at least 15 people and injuring more than 130, according to Ukrainian authorities. Children were among th...

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August 18, 2026 Breaking

Ben-Gvir unveils execution facility

Israel

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir published footage on August 18, 2026, showing construction of a facility intended to carry out executions by hanging. The footage showed...

Norfolk · Virginia · United States

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August 11, 2026 Breaking

Navy ship rape claim dismissed

A federal judge in Norfolk, Virginia, dismissed a civil lawsuit filed by Elsie Dominguez, a civilian marine engineer who alleged that she was raped aboard a U.S. Navy-operated transport v...

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August 10, 2026 Finance

Hormuz uncertainty lifts oil

Strait of Hormuz · Iran

Global oil prices rose sharply on August 10, 2026, as uncertainty continued over negotiations concerning the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran maintained that the United States must...

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August 10, 2026 Politics

Poland and Baltics fortify infrastructure

Poland

Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia increased security around critical infrastructure amid warnings on August 10, 2026, concerning possible sabotage or staged attacks connected to regi...

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August 10, 2026 Politics

Trump Gaza framework continues

Gaza · Palestine

Officials associated with the U.S.-backed Board of Peace said on August 10, 2026, that President Donald Trump's Gaza framework remained active despite disagreement with Israeli Prime Mini...

August 9, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

16

Russia strikes Odesa port

Odesa · Odesa Oblast · Ukraine

Russian forces carried out missile and drone attacks on Odesa and nearby port infrastructure on August 9, 2026. Ukrainian authorities reported damage to port facilities and other infrastr...

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August 9, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Netanyahu rejects Gaza plan

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on August 9, 2026, that Israel would not withdraw its forces from the Gaza Strip until Hamas had been fully disarmed. His statement rejected...

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August 9, 2026 Politics

Strait of Hormuz, Iran and Oman

Strait of Hormuz · Iran

Iran said on August 9, 2026, that an agreement with Oman concerning shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz was approaching completion. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said th...

Mumbai · Maharashtra · india

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August 7, 2026 Finance

India supports rupee amid oil

The Reserve Bank of India was believed to have intervened in the foreign exchange market on August 7, 2026, as the Indian rupee faced renewed pressure from rising global oil prices. Curre...

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District of Columbia · Washington · United States

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August 7, 2026 Finance

US Senate advances sanctions

The United States Senate passed legislation on August 7, 2026, expanding economic sanctions against Russia and maintaining sanctions involving Iran. The measure passed by a vote of 86 to ...

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Suva · Central Division · Fiji

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August 6, 2026 Breaking

Pacific ministers split over China

Foreign ministers and senior officials from Pacific Islands Forum countries failed to reach agreement on August 6, 2026, on a joint statement responding to China's recent ballistic missil...

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August 5, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Iran warns Gulf states

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Iran warned Gulf states on August 5, 2026, that any new United States attack on Iranian territory could lead to retaliatory strikes against energy facilities and other critical infrastruc...

Gaza · Gaza Strip · Palestine

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August 2, 2026 Breaking

Moshe Feiglin Gaza remarks

Moshe Feiglin, an Israeli politician and former member of the Knesset, has advocated policies involving the displacement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip. Feiglin is the founder and le...

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July 31, 2026 Finance

Japan and US support yen

Tokyo · Japan

Japan and the United States conducted coordinated currency intervention on July 31, 2026, to support the Japanese yen after it fell to its weakest level in approximately four decades. The...

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June 20, 2026 Breaking

Albania protest movement

Albania

Large protests took place across Albania, particularly in Tirana and coastal regions, as opposition supporters, activists, and local communities gathered to express dissatisfaction with g...

June 18, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Israeli government criticizes Trump Iran deal

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Israeli political leaders and government officials expressed strong concerns following President Donald Trump's announcement of a new agreement with Iran intended to end hostilities and e...

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June 1, 2026 Breaking

Jared Kushner Ivanka Trump Sazan Island protests

Tirana · Albania

Claims circulating online allege involvement of Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump in discussions or interest related to Sazan Island, a small island located off the coast of Albania. These c...

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May 31, 2026 Breaking

Gaza flotilla interception Ben-Gvir

Ashdod · Israel

A flotilla of more than 50 civilian vessels organized by pro-Palestinian activists, including the Global Sumud Flotilla, attempted to reach the Gaza Strip in 2026 carrying humanitarian ai...

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May 7, 2026 Breaking

Rabbi Yosef Shoveli arrest

Meron · Israel

Israeli police arrested Rabbi Yosef Shoveli on May 7, 2026, following a covert investigation into allegations of serious sexual offenses. Authorities stated that the investigation began a...

April 8, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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US and Iran begin ceasefire

Iran

The United States and Iran entered a two-week ceasefire on April 8, 2026, following more than five weeks of military conflict. U.S. President Donald Trump announced the agreement after me...

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April 3, 2026 Politics

Muslim countries criticize Israel death penalty law

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Eight Muslim-majority countries issued a joint statement on April 3, 2026, condemning Israel’s passage of a law allowing the death penalty for West Bank Palestinians convicted of lethal a...

April 1, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Israeli army arrests 16 women in West Bank

West Bank · Palestine

The Israeli army conducted raids across the West Bank on April 1, 2026, resulting in the arrest of 16 Palestinian women, according to military and local sources. Authorities stated that t...

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March 31, 2026 Politics

Noem Responds to Reported Husband Allegations

Former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said she was “devastated” after reports alleged that her husband, Bryon Noem, engaged in online activity involving payments to...

March 30, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Israeli Defense Minister Outlines Lebanon Plan

Lebanon

Israel’s defense minister stated on March 30, 2026, that the military has developed plans to occupy portions of southern Lebanon. The remarks were made amid ongoing tensions along the Isr...

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March 30, 2026 Breaking

Israel reverses course on Palm Sunday

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On March 29, 2026, Israeli police initially barred senior Catholic leaders, including Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, from entering the Church of the H...

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March 29, 2026 Breaking

Israeli police block Palm Sunday

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On March 29, 2026, Israeli police prevented senior Catholic leaders from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem to celebrate Palm Sunday Mass. The Latin Patriarch of Jerus...

March 25, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Report Examines Lack of Settler Prosecutions

Gaza · Palestine

An analysis published on March 25, 2026, reported that no Israeli citizens have been prosecuted for killing Palestinian civilians in the occupied West Bank since 2020. The findings were b...

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March 20, 2026 Politics

Torres faces scrutiny over defense investments

New York · United States

U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres (D-NY) has faced scrutiny in 2026 following financial disclosures showing investments in defense contractors, including Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumma...

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March 15, 2026 Politics

Israeli envoy urges Canada policy changes

Ottawa · Canada

Israel’s ambassador to Canada, Iddo Moed, called on the Canadian government to implement significant changes in its approach to antisemitism during remarks made in March 2026. The comment...

March 9, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Israel unlawfully used white phosphorus in Lebanon, rights group says

Southern Lebanon · Tyre · South Governorate · Lebanon

Human Rights Watch and other international observers have reported that the Israeli military used white phosphorus munitions in populated areas of southern Lebanon during the ongoing conf...

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March 8, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Toxic rain falls over Tehran after oil facilities struck

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Toxic rain fell over Tehran on March 8, 2026, after Israeli airstrikes hit major oil storage facilities and fuel depots around the Iranian capital. The strikes, part of ongoing military o...

March 8, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Israel Retains Bodies Of Deceased Prisoners Until Sentence Completion

As of March 2026, Israeli authorities have been retaining the bodies of prisoners who die while serving sentences, holding them until the official sentence period is completed. This polic...

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March 8, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Israeli Authorities Evacuate Settlers From Areas Surrounding Al Aqsa Mosque

Jerusalem · Jerusalem District · Israel

On March 8, 2026, Israeli authorities began evacuating Israeli settlers and non-resident civilians from areas surrounding the Al Aqsa Mosque compound in the Old City of Jerusalem. The eva...

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London · England · United Kingdom

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March 8, 2026 Breaking

Bridge banner reads war crimes dont hide sex crimes

A banner displaying the message "war crimes dont hide sex crimes" was placed on a pedestrian bridge over a highway in March 2026. The sign was attached to the railing of the overpass, mak...

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March 7, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

45

Dozens killed in Lebanon during Israel search for missing navigator

Sidon · South Governorate · Lebanon

Dozens of Lebanese civilians have been killed as Israeli forces conduct operations in southern Lebanon searching for a navigator who has been missing for 40 years. The military action rep...

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United States Department of Justice · Washington · District of Columbia · United States

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March 6, 2026 Breaking

DOJ Releases Previously Missing Investigation Documents

On March 6, 2026, the United States Department of Justice released a collection of documents that had previously been reported as missing from a federal investigation record. The mater...

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District of Columbia · Washington · United States

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March 4, 2026 Breaking

Nancy Mace and Congress

On March 4, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 357 to 65, with one member voting present and nine members not voting, on a motion to refer H. Res. 1100 to the House Committee o...

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Florida State Bar · Miami · Florida · United States

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March 4, 2026 Politics

Trump lawyer Lindsey Halligan investigated in Florida

Lindsey Halligan, an attorney who has represented former United States President Donald Trump, became the subject of a professional conduct review by the Florida Bar in March 2024. The in...

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Baton Rouge · Louisiana · United States

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March 3, 2026 Breaking

Louisiana mayor convicted in juvenile misconduct case

Louisiana mayor convicted in juvenile misconduct case On March 3, 2026, a jury in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana found former DeRidder mayor Misty Roberts guilty on felony charges related ...

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February 28, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

50

US and Israel strike Iran

The United States and Israel launched coordinated military strikes against Iran on February 28, 2026. The operation targeted Iranian military facilities, missile capabilities, government ...

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February 26, 2026 Breaking

51

Nurul Amin Shah Alam, A Blind Refugee, Found Dead In Buffalo

Buffalo · New York · United States

Nurul Amin Shah Alam, A Blind Refugee, Found Dead In Buffalo Authorities in Buffalo reported the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a 42-year-old blind refugee originally from Bangladesh. He...

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February 25, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Modi Visits Israel Amid Ongoing Gaza genocide

Supreme Court of India · New Delhi · Delhi · India

Indian Prime Minister :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} arrived in :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} for an official visit as military operations continue in Gaza. According to o...

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February 24, 2026 Finance

53

U.S. Stocks Rebound on AI Optimism

U.S. stock markets rebounded on Tuesday after earlier declines. The S&P 500 rose 0.8 percent, the Dow Jones increased by approximately 410 points, and the Nasdaq gained about 1.1 percent....

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February 24, 2026 Breaking

54

Common Water Contaminants and Their Potential Health Risks

Many substances can be present in drinking water, either as part of water treatment or from environmental contamination, and some may pose health risks. Chlorine and Chloramine: Thes...

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2026 authorities beheading british couple crime

British Couple Beheaded After Hosting Refugee

British Couple Beheaded After Hosting Refugee On February 23, 2026, authorities in the United Kingdom confirmed that a married British couple was found deceased in their home after alleg...

56

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Jewish Community Reacts to Welfare Fraud Bust

Jewish Community Reacts to Welfare Fraud Bust On February 23, 2026, authorities announced the arrest of multiple individuals linked to a large-scale welfare fraud investigation affecting...

57

Columbus · Ohio · United States

DeCarlos Brown Jr. Released Before Murder of Iryna Zarutska

DeCarlos Brown Jr. Released Before Murder of Iryna Zarutska DeCarlos Brown Jr., a 27-year-old man with a criminal record including 14 prior offenses, was released from prison in February...

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ICE Training Shortcuts Allegations

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ICE Training Shortcuts Allegations On February 23, 2026, whistleblowers and congressional testimony revealed that the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) had signific...

February 19, 2026 Breaking

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Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett Says the World Will “Not Love Us” and Calls for Strength Over Approval

Knesset · Jerusalem · Jerusalem District · Israel

Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett said at a February 2026 conference that global popular approval of Israel is unlikely, stating, “They’re not going to love us. The aspiration...

2026 bennett challenges conference diplomatic divisions

February 19, 2026 Politics

60

U.S. ambassador urges belgium to halt prosecution of mohels in antwerp

Antwerp · Flanders · Belgium

U.S. ambassador urges belgium to halt prosecution of mohels in antwerp On February 18, 2026, the United States ambassador to Belgium publicly called on Belgian authorities to discontinue...

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February 18, 2026 Breaking

61

Israeli security system at Epstein apartment

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Emails released by the United States Department of Justice indicate that Israeli government security officials were involved in installing and maintaining a security system at an apartmen...

February 18, 2026 Breaking

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Trump Order Boosts Glyphosate Production

Trump Order Boosts Glyphosate Production On February 18, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order invoking the Defense Production Act to designate glyphosate herbicide...

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February 15, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

63

Israeli Airstrikes Kill Civilians in Gaza

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On February 15, 2026, at least 11 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, according to Gaza Civil Defence authorities. The strikes occurred from dawn to midd...

February 12, 2026 Breaking

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Israeli Spyware Firm Paragon Reportedly Exposed Surveillance Dashboard

Paragon Solutions Headquarters · Tel Aviv · Tel Aviv District · Israel

On February 12, 2026, reports emerged that Israeli cybersecurity and spyware firm Paragon Technologies inadvertently exposed its internal surveillance dashboard in a public LinkedIn post....

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February 11, 2026 Breaking

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Pam Bondi Deflects Epstein Victims’ Questions by Highlighting Stock Market Performance

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On February 11, 2026, United States Attorney General Pam Bondi appeared before the House Judiciary Committee during a contentious oversight hearing focused on the Department of Justice’s ...

February 11, 2026 Politics

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Netanyahu Meets Trump in Washington to Discuss Iran Talks

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Netanyahu Meets Trump in Washington to Discuss Iran Talks On February 11, 2026, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, D....

February 10, 2026 Breaking

67

Howard Lutnick Mentioned in Epstein Files

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On February 10, 2026, United States Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faced questioning before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee after the release of documents connected to the Jeffr...

February 10, 2026 Breaking

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OSU Professor On Leave After Tackling Documentarian

Ohio State University · Columbus · Ohio · United States

On February 10, 2026, Ohio State University placed Assistant Professor Luke M. Perez on administrative leave after a physical altercation with an independent journalist and documentarian ...

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February 9, 2026 Politics

69

Prince William Faces Growing Pressure Amid Epstein Files Scrutiny

London · England · United Kingdom

On February 9, 2026, Prince William and Princess Catherine broke their prolonged silence over revelations emerging from the U.S. Justice Department’s release of the so‑called “Epstein fil...

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February 9, 2026 Politics

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Sydney police clash with protesters at anti‑Herzog rally

Sydney · New South Wales · Australia

Sydney police clash with protesters at anti-Herzog rally On February 9, 2026, New South Wales police confronted demonstrators in Sydney who were protesting the visit of Israeli...

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February 8, 2026 Breaking

71

New Developments in Roman Polanski Allegations

Los Angeles · California · United States

New Developments in Roman Polanski Allegations Roman Polanski, the French-Polish film director, has faced renewed attention in 2026 regarding historical allegations of sexual assault. Mu...

2026 abuse allegations assault defamation denials

February 7, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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ICE uses private jet linked to Trump ally to deport Palestinians to West Bank

West Bank · Ramallah · Palestine

ICE uses private jet linked to Trump ally to deport Palestinians to West Bank On February 7, 2026, investigations revealed that United States Immigration and Customs Enforcemen...

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February 7, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Unrest follows Milan Winter Olympics opening with clashes near ceremonies

Milan · Lombardy · Italy

Unrest follows Milan Winter Olympics opening with clashes near ceremonies On February 7, 2026, hundreds of hooded demonstrators clashed with police in Milan following the opening ceremon...

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February 6, 2026 Breaking

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CDC revises reporting methodology for adverse drug reactions

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · Atlanta · Georgia · United States

CDC revises reporting methodology for adverse drug reactions On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced revisions to its reporting meth...

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Japan expands state secrets law classification powers

Tokyo · Japan

Japan expands state secrets law classification powers In February 2026, Japan’s government approved revisions to its State Secrecy Law that broaden the scope of information eli...

76

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Argentina freezes archives linked to 1970s military junta

Buenos Aires · Argentina

Argentina freezes archives linked to 1970s military junta In early February 2026, Argentina’s Ministry of Justice confirmed that access to a collection of state archives relate...

77

European Parliament · Brussels · Brussels-Capital Region · Belgium

European Parliament raises concerns over NATO military transparency

European Parliament raises concerns over NATO military transparency In early February 2026, members of the European Parliament raised concerns during committee discussions rega...

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United States Capitol · Washington · District of Columbia · United States

United States Congress extends secrecy deadlines on federal records requests

U.S. Congress quietly extends secrecy deadlines on federal records requests In late January 2026, congressional committees approved procedural measures allowing federal agencie...

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February 6, 2026 Breaking

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IDF Detains Settlers After Unauthorized Entry Into Gaza

Gaza Border Area · Gaza City · Gaza Strip · Palestine

IDF Detains Israelis After Unauthorized Entry Into Gaza On February 6, 2026, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that several Israeli civilians, identified by authorities as activis...

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February 5, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Beit Shemesh Man Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Spying for Iran

Beit Shemesh · Jerusalem District · Israel

Beit Shemesh Man Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Spying for Iran On February 5, 2026, the Jerusalem District Court sentenced Elimelech Stern, a 22-year-old resident of Beit Shemesh, t...

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February 5, 2026 Politics

81

Netanyahu Releases His Answers to State Comptroller’s October 7 Investigation

Jerusalem · Jerusalem District · Israel

Netanyahu Releases His Answers to State Comptroller’s October 7 Investigation On February 5, 2026, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly released a 55-page document containi...

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February 5, 2026 Politics

82

Expiration of the New START Nuclear Arms Control Treaty and Diplomacy with Iran

Expiration of the New START Nuclear Arms Control Treaty and Diplomacy with Iran On February 5, 2026, the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia, ...

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February 5, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

83

Interceptions of European Satellites by Russian Spacecraft

Interceptions of European Satellites by Russian Spacecraft On February 5, 2026, European security officials reported that at least a dozen key European satellites had been intercepted b...

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Riyadh · Riyadh Province · Saudi Arabia

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February 4, 2026 Finance

Global Oil Prices Rise After Saudi and Russia Production Cut Extension

Global Oil Prices Rise After Saudi and Russia Production Cut Extension On February 4, 2026, global oil benchmark prices increased following announcements that Saudi Arabia and ...

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February 3, 2026 Politics

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Trump says U.S. should move on from Epstein files

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Trump says U.S. should move on from Epstein files On February 3, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump addressed questions from reporters at the White House regarding the latest re...

February 3, 2026 Breaking

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Israeli aircraft disperse unidentified substances over southern Lebanon

Southern Lebanon · Tyre · South Governorate · Lebanon

Israeli aircraft disperse unidentified substances over southern Lebanon Israeli aircraft disperse unidentified substances over southern Lebanon Betwe...

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February 3, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Israeli Military Strikes Continue in Gaza Despite Ceasefire Agreements

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Israeli Military Strikes Continue in Gaza Despite Ceasefire Agreements Reports from Gaza’s health authorities indicate that Israeli air and military strikes have continued in m...

February 2, 2026 Breaking

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French Judges Issue Arrest Warrants for French-Israeli Activists Over Complicity in Genocide

Paris Court of Appeal · Paris · Île-de-France · France

French Judges Issue Arrest Warrants for French-Israeli Activists Over Complicity in Genocide French investigating judges in Paris have issued warrants for two French-Israeli na...

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January 31, 2026 Politics

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Growing Concerns Over Digital ID Programs Worldwide

Growing Concerns Over Digital ID Programs Worldwide Digital identification programs, also known as digital IDs, are being implemented in countries around the world to streamlin...

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January 31, 2026 Politics

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Danish Protests Erupt Over Trump Remarks and Greenland Dispute

Copenhagen · Capital Region · Denmark

Danish Protests Erupt Over Trump Remarks and Greenland Dispute On January 31, 2026, large protests took place in Copenhagen, Denmark, and other Danish cities in response to rec...

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January 31, 2026 Breaking

91

Epstein Survivors Say Latest File Release Exposes Victims and Shields Abusers

Epstein Survivors Say Latest File Release Exposes Victims and Shields Abusers Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal network criticised the latest release of government files,...

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January 31, 2026 Breaking

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Epstein Survivors Say Latest File Release Exposes Victims and Shields Abusers

Epstein Survivors Say Latest File Release Exposes Victims and Shields Abusers Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal network criticised the latest release of government files,...

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Explosions in Iran Leave Several Dead Amid Denials of Foreign Involvement

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Explosions in Iran Leave Several Dead Amid Denials of Foreign Involvement On Saturday, explosions were reported in multiple locations in Iran, including the southern port city ...

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Israeli Airstrikes Across Gaza Reported to Kill Dozens

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Israeli Airstrikes Across Gaza Reported to Kill Dozens Multiple Israeli airstrikes were reported across the Gaza Strip on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of at least 30 Pales...

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West Bank · Hebron · Palestine

West Bank Building Damaged by Fire Amid Settler Tensions

West Bank Building Damaged by Fire Amid Settler Tensions Residents of a village in the West Bank reported that a building in the area was damaged by fire. Local eyewitnesses st...

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96

Israeli Fire in Gaza Reported to Kill 30, Injure 30 More

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Israeli Fire in Gaza Reported to Kill 30, Injure 30 More The Gaza Health Ministry reported that Israeli military fire killed at least 30 Palestinians and injured another 30 sin...

97

Silwan · Jerusalem · Jerusalem District · Israel / Palestine

New Eviction Orders Issued for Palestinian Families in Silwan

Palestinians Face Fresh Slew of Evictions in Silwan, After Court Dismisses Appeal In Silwan, East Jerusalem, Palestinian residents are facing new eviction orders following the ...

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January 31, 2026 Breaking

98

Health Ministry Recalls Another Batch of Nutrilon Baby Formula After Toxin Findings

Ministry of Health Headquarters · Jerusalem · Jerusalem District · Israel

Health Ministry Recalls Another Batch of Nutrilon Baby Formula After Toxin Findings The Health Ministry announced the recall of an additional batch of Nutrilon baby formula fol...

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99

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Reports on Conditions of Palestinian Detainees in Israeli Prisons

Reports on Conditions of Palestinian Detainees in Israeli Prisons Various international organisations and human rights groups have published reports detailing conditions in Isr...

January 30, 2026 Breaking

100

U.S. Justice Department Releases Millions of Pages of Epstein Files

U.S. Department of Justice · Washington · District of Columbia · United States

U.S. Justice Department Releases Millions of Pages of Epstein Files The U.S. Justice Department announced the release of more than 3 million pages of investigative files relate...

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January 28, 2026 Politics

101

Trump Warns Iran to Negotiate Nuclear Deal Amid Military Tensions

On January 28, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran to negotiate a nuclear deal or face consequences that would be “far worse” than previous military actions, according to Reuter...

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January 27, 2026 Breaking

102

Avraham Gil avoids jail

Miami · Florida · United States

Avraham Gil, the 19-year-old son of an Israeli consular official in Miami, avoided jail time after completing the requirements of a plea agreement stemming from a motorcycle collision wit...

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January 27, 2026 Breaking

103

Seizure of the Marinera oil tanker and transfer of its captain from Scottish waters

Scottish Waters · Aberdeen · Scotland · United Kingdom

Seizure of the Marinera Oil Tanker and Transfer of Its Captain from Scottish Waters On 7 January 2026, the United States Coast Guard and U.S. military special forces intercepte...

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January 26, 2026 Breaking

104

Iran nationwide protests escalate with high casualties

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Mass protests across Iran have continued since late December 2025 amid economic hardship and political discontent, evolving into one of the largest uprisings since the 1979 Iranian Revolu...

January 25, 2026 Politics

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Trump issues large number of clemency grants focused on white-collar convict pardons

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a substantial number of pardons and sentence commutations since January 15, 2026, with many targeting individuals convicted of white-collar c...

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January 20, 2026 Breaking

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Trump Posts Macron Texts and Threatens Canada, Britain

U.S. President Donald Trump posted a series of messages on his Truth Social platform in which he shared private texts from French President Emmanuel Macron and the NATO Secretary‑General ...

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January 20, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Multiple Fronts Escalate: Ukraine Hit by Massive Strikes as Gaza Evacuations Begin

Russian forces launched a series of large-scale aerial and missile attacks against Ukraine overnight, using updated tactics that targeted critical energy infrastructure and nuclear power ...

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January 20, 2026 Finance

Global Markets Slide as Tariff Threats Shake Investor Confidence

Global financial markets experienced a widespread downturn today as renewed geopolitical tensions and potential tariff impositions rattled investor confidence. Major U.S. stock indexes we...

January 20, 2026 Politics

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Global Tensions Rise at Davos Over U.S.–Europe Relations

Political tensions intensified today at the World Economic Forum in Davos as disagreements between the United States and several European nations dominated discussions. Controversial stat...

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January 20, 2026 Breaking

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Spanish Train Collision Investigation Intensifies

On January 20, 2026, a major train collision occurred in Spain involving two passenger trains. A Madrid-bound train derailed on a straight section of track and was struck head-on by anoth...

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January 19, 2026 Finance

Markets react to tariff shock, safe havens rise

Global Markets Slide and Safe-Haven Assets Rally on Trade Threats Financial markets experienced heightened volatility on January 19, 2026, as global equities and the U.S. dollar fell fol...

January 19, 2026 Politics

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European governments united in rejecting coercion

European Officials Reject U.S. Tariff Blackmail and Push for Unity European finance ministers from Germany and France publicly rejected U.S. tariff threats as “blackmail” amid rising ten...

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January 18, 2026 Finance

U.S. Stock Markets Slide as Treasury Yields Rise

New York · United States

On January 16, 2026, major U.S. stock indexes declined as Treasury yields reached a four-month high, reflecting investor concerns over future Federal Reserve policy and economic direction...

January 16, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Palestinian child shot dead by israeli troops in occupied west bank

Jenin · Jenin Governorate · Palestine

A Palestinian child was shot dead by Israeli military personnel in the occupied West Bank on January 16, 2026, according to rights groups and local health officials. The incident occurred...

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January 15, 2026 Breaking

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Israeli espionage operations in the United States reported

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Israeli espionage operations in the United States reported On January 15, 2026, U.S. intelligence officials disclosed that multiple espionage operations attributed to Israeli a...

January 15, 2026 Breaking

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Board of Peace for Gaza

Board of Peace for Gaza Date: Ongoing as of January 2026 Description: The Board of Peace is a U.S.-led international body announced by President Donald Trump to oversee governance,...

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January 15, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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U.S. Federal Authorities Consider Insurrection Act Amid Minneapolis Unrest

Minneapolis Police Department Third Precinct · Minneapolis · Minnesota · United States

On January 15, 2026, U.S. federal authorities signaled potential consideration of the Insurrection Act following escalating unrest in Minneapolis related to federal law enforcement operat...

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January 15, 2026 Politics

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Escalation of U.S.–Iran Tensions and Airspace Disruptions

On January 15, 2026, tensions between the United States and Iran escalated following renewed threats from U.S. leadership and regional military repositioning. Iran temporarily closed port...

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December 15, 2025 Breaking

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Father Killed After Confronting Queue Jumper At Beckenham Supermarket

Beckenham · Greater London · United Kingdom

In December 2025, Andrew Clark, a father, was fatally attacked at a Sainsbury's supermarket in Beckenham, southeast London. The incident occurred after Clark confronted another man who wa...

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December 5, 2025 Breaking

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Historic Visit of Over 1,000 Christian Pastors to Israel in 2025

Jerusalem · Jerusalem District · Israel

In December 2025, more than 1,000 evangelical Christian pastors and influencers from the United States made a coordinated visit to Israel, described by organizers as the largest delegatio...

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NSDM 314

National Security Decision Memorandum 314 concerned U.S. population policy following the NSSM 200 study. President Gerald Ford approved the associated policy decision in November 1975.

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Gerald Ford

38th president of the United States. Ford succeeded Nixon in 1974 and subsequently approved a National Security Decision Memorandum concerning population policy.

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David Rockefeller

American banker, philanthropist, and international affairs figure. He served as chairman and chief executive of Chase Manhattan Bank and was a major participant in organizations concerned...

Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

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Russia Refuses Another Serbian Humiliation

July 1914 — Russian leaders view Serbia as both a political partner and a test of Russian great-power credibility in the Balkans. Previous retreats in regional crises make another diploma...

Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

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Britain Fears German Domination of Western Europe

1904–1914 — Britain has no automatic obligation to enter every Franco-German conflict, but strategic cooperation with France has grown while German naval expansion generates anxiety. A Ge...

Published Research Nations & Civilizations

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Who Actually Built the Pyramids?

c. 2600–2500 BCE — Archaeology points toward organized Egyptian labor forces rather than armies of foreign slaves. Workers lived in settlements near Giza, received food and supplies and w...

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David Rockefeller

American banker, philanthropist, and international affairs figure. He served as chairman and chief executive of Chase Manhattan Bank and was a major participant in organizations concerned...

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David Rockefeller

American banker, philanthropist, and international affairs figure. He served as chairman and chief executive of Chase Manhattan Bank and was a major participant in organizations concerned...

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David Rockefeller

American banker, philanthropist, and international affairs figure. He served as chairman and chief executive of Chase Manhattan Bank and was a major participant in organizations concerned...

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Kissinger and Schwab discuss global order

In May 2022, Klaus Schwab interviewed Henry Kissinger at the World Economic Forum concerning geopolitical tensions, China, Russia, Ukraine and the future international order. Schwab state...

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Kissinger leads CFR nuclear weapons study group

In the mid-1950s, Henry Kissinger became involved with the Council on Foreign Relations and led a study group concerning nuclear weapons and foreign policy. The work contributed to his 19...

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Kissinger speaks at Davos 2017

Henry Kissinger participated in a World Economic Forum Annual Meeting session in January 2017 concerning the international order and the role of the United States. Klaus Schwab chaired th...

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NSSM 200

National Security Study Memorandum 200 was a U.S. government policy study concerning the implications of population growth in developing countries for U.S. security and strategic interest...

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NSSM 200 enters policy process

Following interagency review, NSSM 200 became part of the U.S. policy process concerning population assistance and demographic issues during the Ford administration.

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Population Council

The Population Council is a nonprofit research organization founded in 1952 by John D. Rockefeller 3rd. It conducted research and supported programs concerning population, reproductive he...

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Population Council founded

The Population Council was established in 1952 by John D. Rockefeller 3rd to conduct research and develop knowledge concerning population issues.

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Rockefeller Foundation

The Rockefeller Foundation is a philanthropic organization established in 1913. Its historical activities included programs concerning public health, agriculture, education and population...

Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

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Why Did the United States Enter?

1914–6 April 1917 — American trade and finance become increasingly connected with the Allied economies, but German submarine warfare repeatedly challenges American maritime policy. The Zi...