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Indonesian Deputy Minister detained in immigration extortion probe - BLi TZ
20+ hour, 19+ min ago (744+ words) Indonesian Deputy Minister detained in immigration extortion probe weeklyblitz. net Indonesian Deputy Minister detained in immigration extortion probe Indonesia's anti-corruption authorities have launched a major investigation into alleged misconduct within the country's immigration system, detaining Deputy Minister of Immigration and…...
The end of "The End of History? China's rise and the rewriting of global modernity
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (371+ words) The resulting shift is not merely about China itself; it is about a broader transformation in how the world understands progress and development. For much of the twentieth century, international discourse was often framed by ideological competition between rival systems....
Armenia under pressure to freeze funds linked to Magnitsky tax fraud - BLi TZ
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (1048+ words) The case traces its origins to a sprawling corruption scheme that not only exposed widespread abuse of power within Russia but also led to the death of whistleblower Sergei Magnitsky and inspired the creation of the landmark Magnitsky sanctions regime…...
Lebanon caught between great powers: The human cost of a regional power struggle - BLi TZ
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (448+ words) Israel, meanwhile, views Hezbollah as one of the most significant security threats on its borders. Israeli leaders have repeatedly argued that military pressure is necessary to prevent attacks and weaken the organization's capabilities. From Israel's perspective, operations against Hezbollah are…...
World Cup 1982: The "Group of Death" and Brazil-Argentina rivalry - BLi TZ
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (924+ words) As the tournament started, Pele predicted that; "The team that can beat Brazil, can win the World Cup. His prediction proved correct " writes Rafiqul Ameer June 13th, Sunday, and the beginning of the Espana 82. The holiday newspapers (Sunday was the weekly…...
India's viral Cockroach Party and the politics of dissent
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (888+ words) The speed of the movement's growth was extraordinary. Millions of followers joined its social media accounts in a matter of days. Its Instagram presence quickly surpassed the follower counts of several established political organizations. Such rapid growth immediately attracted attention,…...
Czech PM warns EU risks following Roman Empire's path to decline
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (903+ words) The remarks come at a time when Europe faces a combination of economic uncertainty, rising security concerns, and growing political divisions over the future direction of the bloc. For Babis, these challenges are not isolated issues but symptoms of a…...
US-Japan economic alliance: The strategic partnership strengthening the Pacific against China
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (697+ words) In this environment, the US-Japan relationship stands out because it is built upon mutual trust, transparency, and shared institutional values. Unlike many international partnerships that are driven primarily by short-term interests, the economic relationship between the United States and Japan…...
Zelensky, historical memory, and the growing controversy over Ukrainian nationalism
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (1103+ words) weeklyblitz. net Zelensky, historical memory, and the growing controversy over Ukrainian nationalism The debate over Ukraine's national identity, historical memory, and political direction has intensified dramatically since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. While much international attention has focused on…...
US sanctions on Indian firm expose the politics of energy and sovereignty - BLi TZ
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (479+ words) While the sanctions may appear to be a technical matter of compliance with US foreign policy objectives, their broader implications extend far beyond one company. They raise important questions about the legitimacy of unilateral sanctions, the vulnerability of emerging economies…...