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‘Enough Is Enough’: Trump Says Israel Cannot Bomb Lebanon
President Donald Trump announced that the United States has prohibited Israel from bombing Lebanon any further, emphasizing that this decision is separate from any...
Kenya Seeks World Bank Support as Iran War Triggers Economic Shock
Kenya has formally requested rapid financial assistance from the World Bank to cushion its economy against rising global energy prices and inflationary pressures triggered...
Trump Signals Iran War May End Soon as Ceasefire Holds and Talks Near
Donald Trump has indicated that the conflict with Iran could conclude “soon,” citing progress in negotiations and a possible meeting between the two sides...
China Balances Iran War Diplomacy as High-Stakes Xi–Trump Summit Nears
China has ramped up diplomatic engagement over the Iran conflict while preparing for a crucial summit between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump. Beijing has...
The Strait of Hormuz Blockade: A New US-China Flashpoint
Prior to Donald Trump’s Presidential order for the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, Israel’s recent attack on more than 100 places in Lebanon...
China Sees New Mossad Chief as Signal of Intelligence Militarization and Expanding Israeli Defense Ties to Taiwan
The appointment of Roman Gofman as the new head of Israel's Mossad intelligence agency comes at a time of heightened tensions between Beijing and...
War Anxiety Fuels Russia’s Return to Mysticism as Witchcraft Demand Surges
In a Russia shaped by prolonged conflict and economic strain, a surprising trend is gaining momentum: a growing turn toward mysticism, witchcraft, and supernatural...
Lebanon Is Burning While Iran and Israel Bargain
As the US-Iran ceasefire was declared April 8, Hezbollah made an unexpected move. It stopped shooting.
The hiatus was several hours. Then Israel unleashed what...
China’s Hormuz Pledge Sparks Debate Over Beijing’s Bid to Lead a Gulf Unity Front Against Foreign Interference
The statements of Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun in April 2026, Chinese diplomacy, shifted from its traditional language of restraint to a clear message...
Israel and Lebanon Hold US Mediated Talks as Gaza Spillover Conflict Escalates
Israeli and Lebanese envoys are set to meet in Washington in US mediated negotiations aimed at reducing escalating violence between Israel and Lebanon. The...