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Trump on Iran Attack: “Very Big” Forces En Route, Plans Kept Under Wraps

Donald Trump has issued a veiled threat of military action against Iran while keeping the details of his plans strictly confidential. Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Trump refused to confirm whether he had made a final decision about how to handle Tehran. "I certainly can't tell you that," the president said, though he did reveal that the United States has sent "really big powerful...

Trump Says Economic Sanctions Complement Military Pressure on Iran

Trump says the comprehensive sanctions regime works alongside naval deployment effectively. Trump says making economic and military pressure creates irresistible incentives for agreement. Trump says Iran's economy cannot sustain this level of international isolation indefinitely. Trump says the combination of sanctions and military threat will force compliance. Trump says this dual approach maximizes American leverage without firing a shot. Trump says Iran must choose between...

Netanyahu Slams Door on Two-State Solution, Calling It ‘Sheer Madness’

Any lingering hopes for a revived peace process were decisively crushed at the United Nations, where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slammed the door...

A Blow to the Quad? Trump’s India Attack Risks Undermining Indo-Pacific Strategy

President Donald Trump's public attack on India at the UN General Assembly risks dealing a significant blow to a cornerstone of American foreign policy:...

A Test of Trust: Russia’s One-Year Nuclear Pledge Challenges US Intentions

In a profound test of trust in an era of deep suspicion, Russian President Vladimir Putin has pledged to voluntarily limit his country's nuclear...

A Moment of Truth for Europe’s ‘Normative Power’

The European Union's standoff with Israel is a moment of truth for its long-cherished identity as a "normative power"—a global actor that seeks to...

“Nature Reserve” Gambit Triggers Naval Clash and Collision

China's strategic gambit of declaring a "nature reserve" at a disputed shoal has triggered a naval clash, with its ships colliding with a Philippine...

Shielded by Solidarity: Qatar’s Masterclass in Crisis Diplomacy

Qatar has delivered a masterclass in crisis diplomacy, using an emergency Arab-Islamic summit to shield itself with a powerful cloak of international solidarity. This...

Diplomacy in Ruins: Gaza’s Future Written by Force After Doha Strike

The future of Gaza will now be written by force, not diplomacy. An Israeli attack on Hamas leaders in Doha has left the entire...

Israel’s Conditional ‘Yes’ to Ceasefire Echoes Across Globe

Israel's conditional "yes" to a permanent ceasefire in Gaza has echoed across the globe, sparking a flurry of diplomatic activity. The announcement by a...

Legislative Gridlock Looms as Japan Seeks New Leader for a Divided Parliament

The resignation of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba solves an internal LDP problem but does nothing to fix Japan's core political dilemma: a divided parliament...

A Chill Down the Spine: Analyst Warns of New Anti-US Coalition

A chilling new reality is confronting the United States as a powerful anti-American coalition, led by India, China, and Russia, takes center stage. The...

China’s “Greyzone” Oil and Gas Operations Threaten Taiwan

According to new research, China is operating oil and gas vessels and fixed structures within Taiwan’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ). This activity, which was...

Netanyahu Announces Expanded Campaign After Eliminating Houthi Government Leadership

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed the successful elimination of Houthi prime minister Ahmed Ghaleb Al Rahwi and multiple senior government officials in...