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Allies Under Strain: Albanese Pushes Back as Trump Questions Australia’s Role in Iran War
Tensions within Western alliances have surfaced publicly after Donald Trump criticized Australia’s level of support in the ongoing Iran conflict, prompting a sharp and...
Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Why the United States Is Holding Back From a Show of Force
The disruption in the Strait of Hormuz has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, raising a key question: why hasn’t the United States used...
No Talks, Just Strikes: Iran Defies U.S. Ceasefire Push
Nearly four weeks into the conflict following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, the region faces mounting humanitarian and economic crises. Fuel shortages and...
New Russia: How Moscow is Rebuilding Occupied Ukraine
Since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia has seized control over roughly one-fifth of Ukrainian territory, including the bulk of Donetsk, Luhansk,...
Trump to Meet Xi in China This May Amid Iran War Fallout
U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in May during his first visit to China in eight years, a closely watched...
Energy Shock Forces Europe to Rethink Climate Ambitions
The European Union is once again confronting a severe energy shock as the Iran war disrupts global supply routes and drives prices sharply higher....
Why Safe Havens Fell: The Market Logic Behind Gold and Defense Selloff
At first glance, the market reaction to the outbreak of war following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran appeared deeply counterintuitive. Gold declined sharply,...
WTO at a Crossroads: Cameroon Talks Expose Deep Divisions in Global Trade
Trade ministers have gathered in Yaoundé for a high stakes meeting aimed at reviving the World Trade Organization, an institution increasingly seen as struggling...
Maduro Trial Tests Limits of US Narcoterrorism Law
The return of Nicolás Maduro to a United States courtroom marks a pivotal moment not only for his personal legal battle but also for...
Ceasefire or Illusion: US and Iran at Odds
Nearly four weeks into a devastating conflict triggered by United States and Israeli strikes on Iran, the war has entered a volatile and uncertain...