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IRGC wants Iranians to ignore US elections

A statement by the IRGC has urged citizens to rely on domestic capabilities — rather than a US election — to solve the country’s problems. The US presidential elections will no doubt impact a number of countries worldwide that are monitoring the developments closely. Perhaps few countries could be impacted …

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Turkey turns up heat on PKK in Iraqi Kurdistan

Iraqi Kurdish forces have deployed to a mountainous area long used as a camp ground by PKK militants, adding to the pressure the militants face from Turkey’s cross-border military operations in the region. Turkey’s months-long military operations in border areas on Iraqi Kurdistan soil have turned up pressure on the …

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Asian shares boosted by stronger China factory data

Asian shares were mostly higher on Monday buoyed by further signs of recovery in China’s manufacturing sector. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 surged 1.4% to 23,295.48, while South Korea’s Kospi gained 1.4% to 2,299.72. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 added 0.4% to 5,951.30. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng jumped 1.2% to 24,386.10, while the …

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Will America Hand Space Dominance to China?

Some believe the US space program should emphasize climate change research. If there is no overall increase in space spending, there will be less money for, among other things, defending American assets in space. Brandon Weichert of The Weichert Report said in an interview with Gatestone that there might be …

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