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America’s social security system gets a safety boost

From today onwards, US citizens will be required to undergo a stronger authentication process to…

Qatar reaches out to Russia amid diplomatic spat

Amid a severe diplomatic crisis with some of its Arab neighbours, Qatar’s foreign minister will…

Saturday, June 10

QATARIS REACH OUT TO RUSSIANS SAUDI-LED DIPLOMATIC SPAT INTENSIFIES Amid a severe diplomatic crisis with…

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The changing face of Chinese investment in Myanmar

Chinese investment in Myanmar is making the government nervous – but it can’t ignore the assistance.

A new transatlantic submarine cable avoids GCHQ eyes

But guess who’s funding it?

Merkel visits Mexico, seeks EU trade deal

After talks in Argentina, German Chancellor Angela Merkel will visit Mexico today, where she’ll be…

Expo2017 starts in Astana

The glitzy Kazakh capital of Astana will play host to Expo2017, which kicks off on…

Friday, June 9

AVOIDING PRYING EYES A UNIQUE TRANSATLANTIC INTERNET CABLE Submarine fibre optic cables—they’re the little-talked about…

Britain votes as polls show gap tightening

Brits head to the polls today in a snap election that conservative PM Theresa May…

Comey testifies as Trump announces Christopher Wray as replacement

Washington DC will come to a standstill today when former FBI Director James Comey testifies…