Amid rising tensions from the U.S. war with Iran and soaring energy prices, the UAE exits OPEC to boost oil output, while political friction simmers between the U.S. and UK. Domestically, debates over free speech, billionaire taxation, and AI-driven identity theft highlight broader societ
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