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Gulf States Rush to Reduce Hormuz Dependence After Iran War Shock
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important energy chokepoints, carrying roughly a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas...
Taiwan Seeks Faster US Arms Approval as Lai Rejects China Pressure
China considers Taiwan part of its territory and has pledged to achieve unification, refusing to rule out the use of force. Taiwan, a self...
Ukraine Hits Moscow Refinery Again as Zelenskiy Pushes Peace Efforts
Russia launched its full scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, triggering Europe's largest conflict since World War Two. Since then, Ukraine has increasingly used...
Franco-German Rift Ends Europe’s First Sixth-Generation Fighter Program
The joint Franco-German-Spanish Next Generation Fighter (NGF) programme was reported officially cancelled on 8 June, 2026. The NGF began development in 2017 as the...
The US-Iran Memorandum and the Coercion It Leaves in Place
On 17 June, at a dinner hosted by Emmanuel Macron at the Palace of Versailles, Donald Trump put his signature to a memorandum of...
CPEC 2.0: Strategic Infrastructure or Strategic Vulnerability? A Geopolitical Reassessment
As the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) enters its second phase in 2026, marking 75 years of bilateral diplomatic relations, the project presents itself as...
Iranians Remain Skeptical of Better Future Despite US Iran War Truce
Iran's government has portrayed the interim agreement with the United States as a victory that ended months of conflict and prevented further escalation. The...
G7 Calls for Lebanon Ceasefire and Welcomes US Iran Peace Deal
Leaders of the Group of Seven met in Evian les Bains, France, where they called for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon and welcomed a...
G7 Leaders Unite on Ukraine Support and Plan Stronger Sanctions on Russia
At the G7 summit in Evian les Bains, France, leaders reaffirmed their united support for Ukraine, emphasizing its territorial integrity and agreeing to increase...
US Iran Deal Includes $300 Billion Investment Fund With Over Half Already Committed
The United States and Iran are preparing to sign a framework agreement aimed at ending months of conflict, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and...