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Rubio Says Iran Deal Could Take Days as US Launches Fresh Strikes
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that negotiations with Iran could still take “a few days,” tempering expectations of a rapid...
The Fantasy of Multilateralism: Resource Leverage in Times of Crisis
Every January, heads of state, finance ministers and choice executives - essentially a hand-picked bunch of individuals holding immense financial power - convene at...
Netanyahu Privately Admits Limited Influence Over Trump on Iran Deal, Sources Say
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has privately acknowledged that Israel currently has limited ability to influence U.S. President Donald Trump as Washington negotiates a...
Pope Leo Warns World to Slow Down AI Race in Powerful First Manifesto
Pope Leo XIV issued a sweeping warning about the dangers of artificial intelligence, war, and unchecked technological power in his first major manifesto released...
Rubio Warns US Has ‘Another Way’ if Iran Talks Collapse Amid Fragile Gulf Ceasefire
The United States has signaled that diplomacy with Iran remains its preferred option, but Washington is also preparing alternative measures if negotiations fail. U.S....
Trump Says No Rush for Iran Deal as US Blockade Remains in Place
U.S. President Donald Trump said there is “no rush” to finalize a deal with Iran, signaling that negotiations remain fragile despite earlier optimism about...
India’s Growing Gulf Footprint: What the UAE Partnership Means for Regional Stability
When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Abu Dhabi on May 15 to begin a five-nation tour, the visit was framed around energy...
Hormuz Cannot Become a Toll Gate
Iran’s announcement of a surveillance and permit zone stretching from Qeshm toward Fujairah is not merely another Gulf security measure. It is an attempt...
Malacca 2026: Jakarta’s Last Window Before the Chokepoint Closes
The ratification of the Major Defense Cooperation Partnership (MDCP) between Indonesia and the United States on 13 April 2026 marks a crucial development in...
IS BRICS Becoming an Anti-Western Bloc?
For much of the post-Cold War era, the global order revolved around Western-led institutions. The G7 shaped financial governance, the IMF and World Bank...