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In her latest analysis @nataliabugayova says Ukraine and its allies have been too reactive following Russia’s latest strikes. But after Zelensky's visit to Brussels this week, CNN's @paulanewtonCNN asks her if NATO has been too timid.

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Elon Musk settles fraud lawsuits over his $1 million giveaways to 2024 election voters. CNN's @paulanewtonCNN asks CNN's @MarshallCohen what this could mean for elections moving forward:

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The Houthis have just hit Saudi Arabia hard -- Saturday's airport attack the deadliest in over a decade. But will the U.S. step in to defend Riyadh? @IsaCNN puts the question to @jasmineelgamal:

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"The world is joyed about our return but Israel is launching attacks against Syria," says President Ahmad Al-Sharaa at #UNGA. What is behind Damascus' sharp criticism of Israel, and where could these tensions go next? CNN's @EleniGiokos asks @IbrahimAlAssil.

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The U.S - Iran war took center stage at #UNGA as Trump and Pezeshkian traded accusations. But when it comes to real leverage on the ground, who is in the stronger position? CNN's @EleniGiokos asks @mashabani:

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What progress has the UN Task Force on the Strait of Hormuz made since March, and does it have the buy-in needed to facilitate safe passage through the waterway? CNN's @EleniGiokos asks @UNOPS_Chief.

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“Where is that return on investment to all the deployments of our people to Riyadh?”
Former NSC Gulf director Kristen Fontenrose tells CNN’s @EleniGiokos that is one of the questions shaping Washington’s debate over support for Saudi Arabia against the Houthis in Yemen.

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As the US midterms loom and Trump faces enormous headwinds this week, from soaring prices to AI panic, CNN's @EleniGiokos breaks it all down with @DougHeye:

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The Pentagon is emerging as one of Silicon Valley's biggest customers. But when AI-powered military systems fail, who should be held accountable? @chrissymacCNN asks @weinbergersa:

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NATO fighter jets intercepted a drone in Lithuanian airspace, the latest spillover from the Russia-Ukraine war that’s testing the alliance's borders. @chrissymacCNN asks FM @BudrysKestutis whether NATO can keep pace with this growing threat:

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@AnisehBassiri joins @EleniGiokos to to explore what Gulf countries’ relations with Iran will look like moving forward:

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"It looks like a total apocalypse" @UNOPS_AsiaPac Regional Director Sara Netzer tells @EleniGiokos about the humanitarian situation in Nepal nearly two weeks into the disaster:

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Two men have been pulled alive from Nepal’s flood-hit tunnels as rescue efforts continue to reach those still trapped. But what do those operations look like nine days into the disaster? @David_A_Fisher speaks to @EleniGiokos on the challenges crews face.

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Harry and Meghan's surprise move back to the UK is sparking more questions than answers.

From security to royal relationships to Netflix deals, royal watcher Bidisha Mamata and @brianstelter joined @chrissymacCNN to unpack it all.

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Gaza’s shelter crisis is at critical levels: nearly every family across the enclave has reported living next to rodents, solid waste, rubble or sewage.

@NRC_Norway Communications Adviser Shaina Low joins @chrissymacCNN to discuss the findings of the organization's new report.

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“Everyone likes him. Progressives like him. Moderates like him,” @AaronParnas tells @ChrissymacCNN about Jon Ossoff, who’s captured the internet with his comments about Trump’s aide Natalie Harp. And of course, he’s not the only Democrat who's mastered the art of social media:

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"More shocks, fewer shock absorbers.”
International Rescue Committee President and CEO @DMiliband tells @chrissymacCNN that record dangers facing aid workers are being compounded by shrinking aid budgets, stalled diplomacy and a gridlocked UN Security Council.

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Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen has added yet another feather to his cap, defending his title as the E-Sports World Cup Champion in Paris this weekend. CNN’s Matias Grez caught up with the legendary player at the games:

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This week marks a sombre anniversary for Afghan women: five years since the Taliban returned to power. Afghan journalist @ZahraJoya told @chrissymacCNN how women and girls are suffering and resisting. And she has a warning for women around the world:

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Raging wildfires are threating lives across Europe, and they risk having a long-term impact on wildlife. @BeccyRSPB , CEO of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, joined @chrissymacCNN to discuss the devastation she's seeing on the ground in the UK.