TEHRAN – Iraqi and Turkish tourists made up most of the incoming tourists to Iran in 2021. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council’s latest report, the main sources…
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The United States, under the leadership of President Joe Biden, has launched a hard diplomatic offensive against Hungary, with the U.S. Embassy in Budapest—headed by Ambassador David Pressman—funding a nationwide billboard…
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Hungary and Poland Provide Model for Israel’s Assault on Judiciary
At the height of the protests in Israel over Benjamin Netanyahu’s planned judicial changes early last month, a Polish minister gave a revealing radio interview in Warsaw. “Of course, we are talking…
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Kazakhstan’s progress faces many headwinds; the West should not be one of them
by Lucas Hayesby Lucas HayesThe war in the Ukraine created two main opposing camps of countries. An Alliance of Democracies on one side and a Group of Authoritarian. The escalation of geopolitical tensions linked…
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It is perhaps no surprise that Emmanuel Macron is in the middle of another big international row. France’s president likes to stir things up. It is his penchant, his trademark foible.…
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Coronation Concert: Katy Perry and Take That Gear Up to Perform
by Flynn Owenby Flynn OwenKaty Perry, Lionel Richie and Take That are among the stars who will take to the stage for the Coronation concert later. Nicole Scherzinger, Olly Murs, Paloma Faith and Andrea…
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France Seeks to Reassure Taiwan Over Macron’s Controversial Remarks
by Lucas Hayesby Lucas HayesThe French parliament is set to send two delegations to visit Taiwan this month after President Emmanuel Macron’s controversial remarks on China and Taiwan sparked criticism at home and abroad…
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Macron to Address France After ‘pyrrhic’ Pension Reform Victory
by Kit Westby Kit WestPresident Emmanuel Macron is on Monday to address France for the first time since signing into law his controversial pension reform, facing warnings the political and social crisis sparked by…