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Oil Surges Past $100 as US Blockade Move Triggers Global Market Shock
Global markets turned cautious after the United States signaled a blockade on Iranian shipping following the collapse of weekend talks. The move, led by...
Orbán Falls: A Political Earthquake That Shakes Moscow, Washington and the Global Right
Hungary has delivered one of the most consequential electoral upsets in modern European politics. Opposition leader Péter Magyar has decisively defeated long-time Prime Minister...
War Back on the Brink as US Iran Talks Collapse After 21 Hour Showdown
After more than six weeks of intense conflict triggered by US and Israeli strikes on Iran, delegations from Washington and Tehran met in Islamabad...
The 25th Amendment: Why It’s Back in the Spotlight
President Donald Trump's recent threats against Iran have sparked discussions among some Democrats about the possibility of using the 25th Amendment to remove him...
Israel and Lebanon Set for Talks: Here’s What’s Known
Israeli and Lebanese envoys are scheduled to meet in Washington on Tuesday as U. S. President Donald Trump aims to ease the ongoing conflict...
Islamabad Talks on the Edge US Iran Deal Hangs in the Balance
Tensions between the United States and Iran have followed a turbulent trajectory since the Islamic Revolution, which reshaped Iran’s political order and severed formal...
The Morning After: What the Middle East Looks Like Now
Right after the announcement, Kuwait got hit by 28 Iranian drone attacks. The UAE faced 35. Saudi Arabia's east-west oil pipeline, a critical piece...
Macron Courts Trump with Versailles Invite Amid Strained G7 Dynamics
French President Emmanuel Macron is attempting to secure the attendance of Donald Trump at this year’s G7 summit by extending a high profile invitation...
Fragile Ceasefire Tested as Strait Closure and Lebanon Fighting Continue
A two day ceasefire between the United States and Iran has paused direct large scale strikes, but key flashpoints across the region remain active.
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West Races to Break China’s Grip on Critical Minerals
The European Union and the United States are nearing a strategic agreement to coordinate the production and supply of critical minerals, according to reports.
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