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 Iran Offers Gulf States a Way Out of the War While Warning of Ongoing Strikes

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has offered Gulf nations a way out of the war, provided they stop enabling US and Israeli military operations against Iran. The message, delivered as the conflict entered its second month, balances a clear military warning with a practical diplomatic off-ramp. Tehran appears to be offering Gulf governments a face-saving path to reducing their involvement in the conflict. Gulf nations including...

Strikes, Retaliation, and Rising Prices: The Economic Cost of a Fractured US-Israel Alliance

The economic consequences of the latest escalation in the Iran war are being felt far beyond the battlefield. Israel's strike on Iran's South Pars gas field and the subsequent Iranian retaliation against regional energy infrastructure have sent global energy prices climbing and placed new strain on the economies of Gulf states that depend on stable regional conditions. The episode has also exposed the cost...

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...

A City’s Agony: Sanaa’s Civilians Caught in the Crossfire of a Distant War

For the long-suffering civilians of Sanaa, the Israeli airstrikes represent a new and terrifying chapter in their city's agony. Already ravaged by years of...

Economic Hammer or Diplomatic Handshake? Trump’s Choice on Russia

President Donald Trump has put himself in a position where he must soon choose between wielding an economic hammer against Russia or extending a...

International Court Intervention Looms Over Thailand-Cambodia Border Dispute

Legal experts are discussing potential intervention by international courts to resolve the territorial disputes that sparked five days of fighting between Thailand and Cambodia...

Trump’s Fury at Putin Sparks Major U.S. Shift on Ukraine Aid

Donald Trump’s administration is preparing a significant revision of its Ukraine policy, citing the president’s growing anger at Vladimir Putin’s conduct. The shift comes...

Digital Tax Withdrawal: A Pragmatic Move for Canada

Canada's withdrawal of its digital services tax, while a concession, can be viewed as a pragmatic move aimed at salvaging its crucial trade relationship...

Federal AI Regulatory Curb Removed by Senate

A 10-year federal regulatory curb on state artificial intelligence regulation has been removed by the U.S. Senate, which voted overwhelmingly to strike it from...

Trump: “They Just Went Through Hell” – Iran After US Strikes

President Donald Trump emphasized on Wednesday that Iran "just went through hell" during the 12-day war with Israel, attributing this experience to US strikes...

Trump’s Ceasefire Collapses as Israel Orders “Powerful Strikes” on Tehran

The ceasefire declared by the US President has collapsed, as Israel orders "powerful strikes" on Tehran after accusing Iran of violating the truce. This...

NATO’s 5% Defense Target: A Long-Term Vision with Immediate Obstacles

NATO leaders are expected to agree on a new, ambitious five percent of GDP defense spending target, outlining a long-term vision for enhanced security....

High Court: Mexico’s Gun Trafficking Allegations Not Plausible

The U.S. Supreme Court has found Mexico's gun trafficking allegations against American manufacturers not plausible, ultimately dismissing a lawsuit that accused Smith & Wesson...

Zelenskyy’s High-Stakes Gamble: Russian Air Bases Hit, Peace Efforts Continue

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy personally oversaw a clandestine drone operation that, according to a Ukrainian security official, resulted in the destruction of over 40 Russian...