Kurds in the right place: a truce nears

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The province of Alberta will vote on secession today. It is unlikely to go ahead, but the separatist vibe is just one of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s many headaches. Our correspondent examines China’s efforts toward brain-computer interfaces, finding the country is closing the ga ...  Afficher plus

The longest-running conflict in the Caucasus could well be over. We examine <a href="https://www.economist.com/europe/2020/11/10/armenia-and-azerbaijan-end-a-30-year-conflict-with-a-tense-peace-deal?utm_campaign=the-intelligence&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=third-party-host&u ...

In today’s episode, we cover the Kurdish PKK’s announcement, the US and China’s 90-day reduction in tariffs, the release of the last living American hostage in Gaza, and the India-Pakistan ceasefire.Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://youtu.be/SgtsKNsaI70 https://www.youtube. ...  Afficher plus

After 15 months of fighting, a ceasefire in Gaza may soon be agreed. What does the deal entail – and could it last? Our correspondent has uncovered new information about Donald Trump’s nominee for Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, and her relationship with Syria’s ...  Afficher plus

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