Why Xi Jinping Is Going to North Korea to Court Kim Jong-un

As Xi Jinping visits Pyongyang, he faces an emboldened North Korean dictator, whose alliance with Russia has reduced his ...

Why Peter Thiel Is Decamping to the End of the World

The billionaire’s new roots in Argentina are said to be partly motivated by concerns about the future of the United States ...
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Why Iran’s 'Mosquito Fleet' Remains a Potent Threat in the Strait of Hormuz

Although much of the regular Iranian navy is destroyed, the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps can still deploy small, speedy boats to disrupt shipping. 21. April 2026, 08:44 DER STANDARD ...
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What else is there to experience in Vienna during Eurovision?

PARTY → Until 17 May, international DJs will be performing on the ESC Disco Cruises aboard the MS Vienna. They include DJ Douze Points, Sasha Balkan, DJ Linus and DJ FirstRAN. The "Euro Day Cruises" ...
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Canada Flexes on Global Stage With an Eye to Its Own Survival

Prime Minister Mark Carney got a standing ovation in Davos for starkly describing the end of Pax Americana. He is looking for new allies to help his country survive it 21. Jänner 2026, 06:56 DER ...
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An 'Avoidable Tragedy': The Hazards That Led to the Swiss Fire Disaster

DER STANDARD veröffentlicht ausgesuchte Artikel der New York Times, auch im englischen Original (mehr dazu lesen Sie auf etat.at). Posten Sie gerne im Forum Ihre Meinung dazu. CRANS-MONTANA, ...
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Trump Faces the Complicated Reality of a Costly, Unpopular War in Iran

DER STANDARD veröffentlicht ausgesuchte Artikel der New York Times, auch im englischen Original (mehr dazu lesen Sie auf etat.at). Posten Sie gerne im Forum Ihre Meinung dazu. Two months into the war ...
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How Israel Turned Eurovision’s Stage Into a Soft Power Tool

DER STANDARD veröffentlicht ausgesuchte Artikel der New York Times, auch im englischen Original (mehr dazu lesen Sie auf etat.at). Posten Sie gerne im Forum Ihre Meinung dazu. GENEVA — Last fall and ...
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A Hidden Russian Hand in Hungary’s Election? Actually, It’s Quite Open.

Prime Minister Viktor Orban has made hostility to Ukraine a centerpiece of his campaign. Moscow seems determined to repay the favor. 7. April 2026, 08:06 DER STANDARD veröffentlicht ausgesuchte ...
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The most important information about the Austrian flood disaster in English

Austria is affected by heavy rainfall and flooding. All of Lower Austria was declared a disaster area, Vienna is also experiencing an exceptional situation. Fire departments are in constant operation, ...
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Melania Trump Says She Was Not Associated With Jeffrey Epstein

Responding to what she said were smears, the first lady said she never had knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse and was not a victim of his. She called for a congressional hearing for his victims ...