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Gulf War Tests the Foundations of the Petrodollar
The ongoing war in Iran is forcing Gulf states to question the value of the U.S. security guarantee. Since the U.S. and Israel launched...
Who Will Rebuild the Middle East After the Iran War?
When the missiles and drones finally stop in the U.S.-Israeli air strikes against Iran, a new contest will begin: the race to restore the...
European Stocks Climb and Oil Falls as Markets React to Trump’s Iran Negotiation Signals
European stock indexes rose on Wednesday while oil prices eased, following reports that the United States is seeking a month-long ceasefire with Iran. U.S....
Pakistan and Turkey Could Host U.S.-Iran Talks as Gulf War Drags On
Pakistan has delivered a U.S. proposal to Iran, and senior officials indicate that either Pakistan or Turkey could host discussions aimed at de-escalating the...
Ukraine Braces for New Russian Offensive as Peace Talks Collapse
Ukraine is preparing to repel a renewed Russian spring offensive along the eastern front as U.S.-backed peace talks stall. Moscow’s focus is the so-called...
Gulf States Warn U.N. of ‘Existential Threat’ from Iran Amid Retaliatory Strikes
Gulf Arab states have raised the alarm at the United Nations Human Rights Council, describing Iranian missile and drone strikes on their infrastructure as...
Turkey Emerges as Quiet Broker Between Iran and US Amid Escalating War
As conflict intensifies between Iran and the United States, Turkey is positioning itself as an intermediary, relaying messages between both sides in an effort...
France’s Local Vote Exposes a Fragmented Battlefield
The 2026 municipal elections in France highlight a political system that is no longer dominated by a simple left right divide. Instead, three blocs...
Trump Rewrites America’s Past Through Sweeping Cultural Overhaul
Since returning to power, Donald Trump has launched a broad campaign targeting how American history is presented across institutions. From museums to monuments, his...
War and Diplomacy Collide as Israel Hits Tehran While Trump Pushes Secret Deal
The conflict between Israel and Iran has entered a dangerous new phase with direct strikes on the capital Tehran. What began as a confrontation...