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Critical Minerals: How Supply Chain Security Reshapes Global Alliances in 2026
Global military spending tops $2.6T as US launches FORGE, EU pushes 60 strategic projects, and China dominates lithium/cobalt refining. Learn how supply chain security is reshaping alliances in 2026.
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Strait of Hormuz Crisis: How 2026 Energy Shock Reshapes Global Economy
The Feb 2026 Strait of Hormuz blockade triggered the largest energy shock since 1973, with oil up 65% and gas prices doubling. UN warns 32M could be pushed into poverty as the crisis paradoxically accelerates renewable energy...
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China Secretly Trained Russian Troops for Ukraine War: Report
China secretly trained 200 Russian troops in drone warfare in late 2025, with some returning to fight in Ukraine, undermining Beijing's neutrality claims, Reuters reports.
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Thailand Ends 60-Day Visa-Free Travel: Backpackers Hit
Thailand ends 60-day visa-free travel for 93 countries, reverting to 30-day stays from May 2026. Backpackers hit as Cabinet cites security and crime concerns. New rules take effect after Royal Gazette publication.
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Sovereign AI Race: Nations Building Own LLMs in 2026
In 2026, nations race to build sovereign LLMs. India leads with 12 models and $200B+ investments; Europe launches SOOFI; UAE's Falcon advances. Learn how digital independence reshapes global power.
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NATO Jet Shoots Down Suspected Ukrainian Drone Over Estonia
A NATO F-16 shot down a suspected Ukrainian drone over Estonia on May 19, 2026, the first kinetic intercept of a drone on NATO territory amid escalating spillover from Ukraine's long-range strikes on Russia.