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Russia Sentences U.S. Citizen to 15 Years for Espionage

A Russian court sentenced Eugene Spector, a U.S. citizen, on Tuesday to 15 years in a high-security prison for espionage, prompting speculation that the Kremlin might seek to use him as leverage in negotiations for a future prisoner swap.

Iran’s Energy Crisis Hits ‘Dire’ Point as Industries Are Forced to Shut Down

Although Iran has one of the biggest supplies of natural gas and crude oil in the world, it finds itself in a full blown energy emergency, coming just as it also suffers major geopolitical setbacks.

Behind Afghanistan’s Fall, U.S.-Backed Militias Worse Than the Taliban

Trump blamed Biden. Biden blamed the Afghan military. A New York Times investigation found that the U.S. unwittingly laid the groundwork for the Taliban’s victory long ago.

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