Russia teeters on the verge of default, A Polish ambassador's thoughts about the war

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Despite the hardships of war, Iran’s rulers still have a base of support

Iran is bracing for the possibility of another round of U.S. and Israeli attacks now that the midterm elections are over. The war has driven inflation to almost 90 percent in Iran and has also damaged natural gas infrastructure, forcing people to conserve energy as winter sets in ...  Show more

Souring Russia-Japan relations; why Egyptian mummies were used for medicine

Russia’s war in Ukraine has raised tensions not only in Europe, but also in Asia. Ties between Russia and neighboring Japan are at their worst in decades. Tokyo would like more support from Washington, but as we hear, some Japanese are concerned they may not get it.And ancient Eg ...  Show more

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