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The International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted its ban on Russia participating in the Olympic Games on Tuesday, opening the door to Russian athletes competing in both individual and team sports at the in Los Angeles Games in 2028.

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From trade and tariffs to AI, Iran, and the future of the Democratic Party, Josh Shapiro argues that Americans are looking for something increasingly rare in politics: competent government that delivers results.

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Israel and Lebanon have reached a US-backed framework for negotiations – but the two countries fundamentally disagree about what it requires and whether Hezbollah must be forcibly disarmed.

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As Hezbollah’s power weakens and Israel occupies parts of southern Lebanon, could the country finally reclaim its sovereignty? Or is it headed toward another war? Journalist Kim Ghattas joins Ian Bremmer on the GZERO World Podcast.

How Hezbollah in Lebanon became Iran's most powerful proxy force

Ian Bremmer breaks down how Iran spent four decades building Hezbollah into a powerful proxy against Israel, and why the group’s uncertain future could reshape the Middle East.

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“There will never be elections here again,” Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega proclaimed on Sunday.

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More American Jewish voters held a favorable view of the New York City mayor than of the Israeli prime minister, despite Mamdani’s outspoken criticism of Israel.

Russia set for Olympics return, Hamas dissolves its government in Gaza, Estonia’s drug problem persists despite defeating fentanyl

The International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted its ban on Russia participating in the Olympic Games on Tuesday, opening the door to Russian athletes competing in both individual and team sports at the in Los Angeles Games in 2028.

How do Iranians feel about their future?

For many Iranians, the war did not bring the change they hoped for. Yeganeh Torbati explains why disappointment, fear, and a sense of betrayal now define life in Iran.

Sheinbaum’s political headache worsens, Unrest in Lebanon over latest ceasefire deal, Pakistan-Afghanistan border tensions flare up, SCOTUS rulings due

At least a dozen Mexican lawmakers have reportedly offered to be informants to the United States as part of Washington’s investigations into elected officials’ alleged collusion with cartels.

What Josh Shapiro wants the Democrats to learn from Pennsylvania

From trade and tariffs to AI, Iran, and the future of the Democratic Party, Josh Shapiro argues that Americans are looking for something increasingly rare in politics: competent government that delivers results.

Netanyahu’s re-election chances may worsen, Hungary’s Orbán can’t return to office, China gives boost to Myanmar’s leader

Israeli PM Netanyahu was already struggling in polls ahead of elections later this year, but his situation might get worse after Washington and Tehran agreed to a deal (pending its signing on Friday). Why the issue with ending the war?

Graphic Truth: Global views of Israel are souring

Israel and Iran exchanged direct strikes before announcing a halt, with Trump privately telling Netanyahu, "everybody hates you now." This Graphic Truth shows that negative views of Israel are becoming more widespread around the world.

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Israel and Lebanon have reached a US-backed framework for negotiations – but the two countries fundamentally disagree about what it requires and whether Hezbollah must be forcibly disarmed.

As Hezbollah’s power weakens and Israel occupies parts of southern Lebanon, could the country finally reclaim its sovereignty? Or is it headed toward another war? Journalist Kim Ghattas joins Ian Bremmer on the GZERO World Podcast.

Ian Bremmer breaks down how Iran spent four decades building Hezbollah into a powerful proxy against Israel, and why the group’s uncertain future could reshape the Middle East.

“There will never be elections here again,” Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega proclaimed on Sunday.

More American Jewish voters held a favorable view of the New York City mayor than of the Israeli prime minister, despite Mamdani’s outspoken criticism of Israel.

The International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted its ban on Russia participating in the Olympic Games on Tuesday, opening the door to Russian athletes competing in both individual and team sports at the in Los Angeles Games in 2028.

For many Iranians, the war did not bring the change they hoped for. Yeganeh Torbati explains why disappointment, fear, and a sense of betrayal now define life in Iran.

At least a dozen Mexican lawmakers have reportedly offered to be informants to the United States as part of Washington’s investigations into elected officials’ alleged collusion with cartels.

From trade and tariffs to AI, Iran, and the future of the Democratic Party, Josh Shapiro argues that Americans are looking for something increasingly rare in politics: competent government that delivers results.

Israeli PM Netanyahu was already struggling in polls ahead of elections later this year, but his situation might get worse after Washington and Tehran agreed to a deal (pending its signing on Friday). Why the issue with ending the war?

Israel and Iran exchanged direct strikes before announcing a halt, with Trump privately telling Netanyahu, "everybody hates you now." This Graphic Truth shows that negative views of Israel are becoming more widespread around the world.

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