affairs
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Raúl Castro’s son, Alejandro Castro Espín, and his grandson Raúl Rodríguez Castro have been engaged with American officials, said people familiar with the matter, underscoring the continuing importance of the Castro family in Cuba’s affairs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
Maintaining a semblance of privacy is increasingly difficult in the age of social media, and how much we share with our unmarried partner about our financial affairs is on a need-to-know basis.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
Under both civilian and military governments, foreign affairs has traditionally been considered a domain of interest for Pakistan's military.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
Vladimir Putin’s understanding of world affairs is cold-blooded, but also rational enough on its own terms.
From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026
Boxed-up meals were simpler than the usual three-course affairs she served.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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