Art of the praise: Why flattering Trump is now the go-to diplomatic move
World leaders have lavished praise on President Trump in order to smooth diplomatic relations — and get better deals too.
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India Will Buy Russian Oil Despite Trump’s Threats, Officials Say
There is a growing sense in India that its leaders should not allow American policymaking to shape its choices on vital energy supplies.
How a popular Peruvian soft drink went ‘toe-to-toe’ with Coca-Cola
Inca Kola outshined Coca-Cola for decades, gaining a foothold during WWII through bodegas owned by a spurned community.
Kuwait cracks down on largest-ever Lyrica trafficking ring: 800,000 capsules seized in major bust!
Kuwaiti authorities dismantled a major drug distribution network, seizing over 800,000 Lyrica capsules. The operation was directed by an inmate from Central Prison, utilizing air freight from Asia and a rented livestock enclosure for storage and repack…
Country music singer Jeannie Seely dies aged 85
The soulful performer recorded classic songs including Don’t Touch Me and I’ll Love You More (Than You Need).
Report: Trump admin determines UNRWA is ‘irredeemably compromised,’ must be dismantled
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Crude Politics: Inside India-Russia Oil Ties Amid Trump’s Tariff Tantrum
India’s energy strategy has undergone a major reorientation over the last three years, placing Russia at the heart of its crude oil imports.
“48 Hours” Presents: The Spymasters – CIA in the Crosshairs
Part 1: All 12 living CIA directors share their passionate disagreements about the agency’s past, its current mission, and its future | Part 2 | Complete coverage
Palestinian statehood vote at Victorian Labor conference heaps more pressure on PM
Labor Friends of Palestine’s motion also called on federal government to extend sanctions to all members of Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinetGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVictorian Labor members have voted to immediately recogni…
Donald Trump orders nuclear submarines moved after Russian ‘provocative’ comments
US President Donald Trump on Friday (August 1) announced that he had ordered two nuclear submarines to be positioned in “the appropriate regions”, responding to what he called “foolish and inflammatory” statements from former Russian president Dmitry …