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Twenty-One Miles: The Geography That Held the World Hostage
Twenty-one miles. That is the width of the Strait of Hormuz at its narrowest point, a sliver of water between Iran to the north...
Chinese response to Israel’s implementation of the Gaza playbook to wipe out towns in southern Lebanon
China has taken a firm stance against the Israeli escalation in Lebanon, strongly warning against the region becoming a second Gaza and considering the...
‘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...
Iran: No Hormuz Passage Without IRGC OK, Unfreezing Funds Tied to Agreement
All ships can pass through the Strait of Hormuz, but coordination with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is required, according to a senior...
Starmer Faces Renewed Pressure Over Mandelson Vetting Scandal as Leadership Questions Mount
Keir Starmer is facing renewed calls for resignation after fresh revelations surrounding the appointment and vetting of former UK ambassador to the United States...
US Expands Hormuz Blockade, Raising Risk of Global Escalation
The United States has significantly widened its naval blockade targeting Iran, asserting the authority to intercept and seize vessels suspected of carrying goods to...
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...
NATO Won’t Break, U.S. Will Defend Allies, Estonia Says Amid Rising Tensions
Amid ongoing uncertainty caused by the war in Ukraine and strained transatlantic relations, NATO faces renewed scrutiny over its unity and credibility. Hanno Pevkur...
When Theology becomes Statecraft: The public clash between Trump, Vance and Pope Leo XIV
The public clash between Donald Trump, J.D. Vance, and Pope Leo XIV is being treated as another episode in the permanent spectacle of American...