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

The less other people know about your private affairs, the better.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

Vladimir Putin’s understanding of world affairs is cold-blooded, but also rational enough on its own terms.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

In a letter addressed to Kari Jeschke, Replimune’s senior vice president of regulatory affairs, the FDA echoed concerns from a previous communication with the biotechnology company, largely pertaining to the study design.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

It violated the core of virtue and disinterestedness presumed essential for anyone properly equipped to oversee public affairs.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis