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The Economist· 2026-05-11 08:00
Despite diplomacy, the front line of M23’s war with the Democratic Republic of Congo is lengthening. The longer the conflict goes on, the more likely it is that the two Kivu provincers will become a state within a state https://t.co/jVPWs8gOMw ...
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The Economist· 2026-05-09 23:20
In the Gulf, and around the world, sailors are increasingly caught up in conflicts in which they play no part and for which they are unprepared. We explain why https://t.co/cIfZuYXu0x ...
US Awaits Iranian Response After Hormuz Clashes Strain Ceasefire
Bloomberg Television· 2026-05-09 14:00
US is waiting on an offer, but still striking in the straight. The Iranian foreign minister said, quote, every time a diplomatic solution is on the table, The US opts for a reckless military adventure. Is it crude pressure tactics.What is the state of play here, and are we really expecting to get a response any minute. Good question. As of last night, the the president at least wasn't ready to tell us that a response had come in.You played the clip earlier as he was leaving the White House, and he said he w ...