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Israel’s Strike in Qatar: What It Means for Diplomacy, Hostages, and Regional Risk
A strike in Doha killed Hamas leaders and rattled Qatar’s mediator role—tightening security, stalling talks, and stirring legal and regional risks.
BRICS vs. the Dollar: Momentum Meets the Real World
Talk of a BRICS currency keeps fading. Expect more local-currency trade and new payment rails—not a shared coin replacing the dollar.