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Trump orders Pentagon to 'scale back' military drills with South Korea citing good relations with Kim Jong Un

The US president previously slammed the joint drills as “provocative” in 2018 following a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore.

3h ago ·euronews.com

From Corleone to Assad: the rise and fall of a dynasty

From Corleone to Assad: the rise and fall of a dynasty newspress_en Mon, 08/17/2026 - 04:57 Documents & Memoirs The Assad family’s rule over Syria for more than half a century ended in December 2024…

• Assad family ruled Syria for over 50 years until 2024
• Family's power structure parallels Corleone mafia in The Godfather
• Decline of Assad dynasty mirrors fall of Corleone empire in sequel

3h ago ·en.majalla.com

The illusion of 'Lebanising' Hezbollah

The illusion of 'Lebanising' Hezbollah newspress_en Mon, 08/17/2026 - 04:58 Opinion Lebanon is burdened by problems accumulated over decades: political and economic crises, sectarian divisions, and…

• Hezbollah remains a significant challenge despite efforts to address Lebanon's problems since 1946.
• Hezbollah's weaponization undermines the state's ability to control and protect citizens.
• Illusion of Lebanising Hezbollah is unachievable due to Hezbollah's focus on power and influence.

3h ago ·en.majalla.com