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The World Bargain on Asylum Is Unraveling

"“The Global North pays for refugees to be housed in other countries in the Global South and in return takes a symbolic number of them through refugee-resettlement programs.” But lately that bargain has broken down as a substantial number of asylum-seekers have gotten past the “obstacle course that’s deliberately been put in their way” and requested refuge on the territory of wealthy countries.

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The World Cup Was A Great Success Until THAT Happened.
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The World Cup Was A Great Success Until THAT Happened.

BLMFem · yesterday at 09:21 AM1 day

I detest Trump for a variety of reasons, and now he's given me one more. Despite the grave misgivings I, and many, many more, had going into this WC ( ICE, the visa issues, a top referee turned away, the treatment of the Iranian team etc.) the WC was turning into a great success, bringing people from all over the world together, including lots of Americans, many of who seemed to develop an interest in, and an enjoyment of, the beautiful game. Partly, this was because of an American side that pl
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The party whose Member represents a Nazi, News
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riclag · June 10Jun 10

At a recent Oversite hearing on the SPLC. After a bit of round & round Q&A from Fair, Gill said the SPLC has referred to the Totenkopf as a "racist skinhead symbol", Yet this same organization now finds itself soft pedaling its association with a Dem Senate candidate in Maine who proudly wore this Nazi SS death’s head tattoo for years before covering it up. The hypocrisy , the SPLC eagerly brands conservatives and ordinary Americans as "extremists" for far less, but suddenly gets to
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Post red card suspension from FiFA, News
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riclag · Monday at 05:25 PM1 day

Seems to be a little clarity of the red card controversy involving the WC , Another thing not mention much is the final arbiter of the rules, FIFA,they made the decision. Whats good for Ronaldo should be good for others. Cristiano Ronaldo, Folarin Balogun And FIFA Reversing Red-Card Suspension, Explained "Ronaldo received a direct red card during Portugal's final World Cup qualifier in November for elbowing Ireland defender Dara O'Shea in the back. The FIFA Disciplinary Code typically mandates
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“Dem's have a Bolshevik revolution going on in primaries". News
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“Dem's have a Bolshevik revolution going on in primaries". News

riclag · June 28Jun 28

Mid term national security crisis going on in the country . With a full blown national security crisis unfolding ahead of the 2026 midterms, Trump has rightly warned that 'Communists are finally making their move.' Recent socialist sweeps in New York Dem primaries have exposed a radical shift, prompting NRCC Chair Richard Hudson to tell House Republicans that Dem's are in the midst of a "Bolshevik revolution" in their own party. This isn't just politics as usual , it's an ideological threat tha
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Do you believe you will die? And, why?

Gsxrnz replied to GammaGlobulin's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub

Gamma, admit it. Until you googled it, you had no clue on earth what an ellipsis was, is, or might be.
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Trump Repeats US Claim Over Greenland at NATO Summit
Trump Repeats US Claim Over Greenland at NATO Summit

bannork replied to webfact's topic in World News - Discussion

Meanwhile Japan is in the President's crosshairs: President Trump mistakenly claimed that the "Islamic Republic of Japan" fired 111 missiles at the USS Abraham Lincoln, which were all intercepted. The president's statement appeared to confuse Japan with Iran, as he was likely referencing an earlier incident involving Iranian forces attacking a US carrier. Japan, a close US ally since World War II, is a constitutional monarchy with a small Muslim population and has not engaged in hostilities with the United States in nearly a century. Rambling Trump claims ‘Islamic Republic of Japan’ fired 111 missiles
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Iran Hits US Bases After American Strikes on Military Sites
Iran Hits US Bases After American Strikes on Military Sites

bendejo replied to webfact's topic in World News - Discussion

Trump told reporters Wednesday in Ankara, Turkey, that the United States has already effectively “got the nuclear material because it’s so far underground, nobody’s going to be able to get it except us because we have the equipment that can get it.” https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/4640386/trump-no-ground-invasion-iran/ It is well known advertised that DT doesn't drink alcohol, so can this perspective be attributed to drug abuse?
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The World Cup Was A Great Success Until THAT Happened.
The World Cup Was A Great Success Until THAT Happened.

bannork replied to BLMFem's topic in Political Soapbox

NATO leaders dodge World Cup talk to keep Trump on side (onside) NATO leaders are reportedly steering clear of World Cup banter with Donald Trump as they seek to avoid unnecessary friction with the US president during a critical summit focused on the alliance's future. The informal strategy reflects growing concern among European capitals that personal tensions could overshadow high-stakes discussions on defence spending, military commitments and transatlantic unity. Diplomacy Before Football Officials said leaders discussed on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara the importance of keeping Trump engaged as allies push ahead with plans to strengthen Europe's contribution to the alliance. European governments have sought to reassure Washington that they are increasing defence investment, with members working towards spending 5% of GDP on defence by 2035. The aim is to demonstrate that Europe is taking greater responsibility for its own security. Belgium Keeps the Scoreline Quiet Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever openly acknowledged he would not raise Belgium's 4-1 World Cup victory over the United States unless Trump mentioned it first. De Wever joked that the US president has a reputation for reacting badly to setbacks and suggested the defeat could still be a sensitive subject. Belgian players had also mocked Trump's trademark dance celebration after scoring during the match, adding another layer of political awkwardness. Football Meets High Politics The summit follows controversy after Trump reportedly asked FIFA president Gianni Infantino to review a red card shown to US striker Folarin Balogun, hoping he could return for the match against Belgium. Trump has not publicly commented on the American team's elimination, but European leaders appear unwilling to risk turning football into a diplomatic distraction while NATO faces pressing security challenges. Unity Takes Priority Away from the delicate balancing act with Trump, leaders continued to mix politics with sporting humour. Prime Minister Keir Starmer joked to Norway's Jonas Gahr Støre that England only wins the World Cup under Labour governments as the pair met wearing their national team shirts. Despite the light-hearted exchanges, the overriding message from Ankara was one of caution. With defence, Ukraine and alliance cohesion dominating the agenda, few leaders appear willing to let football derail a summit carrying far greater geopolitical stakes. NATO leaders agree not to mention World Cup to Donald Trump to avoid irritating him
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