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 Iran’s War Message Opens New Chapter in Gulf Diplomacy

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has opened a new chapter in Gulf diplomacy with a message that directly addresses the region's governments and ties their futures to their choices about...

The Price of Unilateral Action: What Israel’s Independent Strikes Cost the Alliance

Every military alliance has internal rules — explicit and implicit — about when partners can act unilaterally and...

Iran’s Energy Strike Threat Sends Shockwaves Across Global Markets After South Pars Attack

Shockwaves spread across global energy markets on Wednesday after Iran threatened imminent strikes against Gulf energy facilities following...

The End of an Era? EU’s Special Trade Relationship with Israel in Jeopardy

The European Union's proposal to revoke tariff preferences for Israel could mark the beginning of the end for...

Beijing’s Blame Game: China Accuses Philippines After Forcing Collision

In a classic case of a blame game, China is accusing the Philippines of a "deliberate ramming" after...

Canada’s Concession: A Path to Removing US Tariffs?

Canada's recent concession to abandon its digital services tax is seen as a strategic move to pave the way for the removal of US...

Senate Overrides Trump, Allows State AI Regulation

The U.S. Senate has overwhelmingly voted to override a 10-year federal moratorium on state artificial intelligence regulation, a provision initially included in President Trump's...

Israel’s New Mideast Chessboard: Pawns of Peace and Territory

In the new Mideast chessboard, Israel is moving its pawns towards peace with Syria and Lebanon, but the game is complicated by the unyielding...

Tillis’s Retirement: A Direct Result of Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Pressure

Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) has announced his retirement from the US Senate, opting not to seek re-election in 2026. This decision comes on the...

Pregnant Immigrants Among Plaintiffs Challenging Citizenship Policy Changes

Pregnant immigrants joined the legal challenge against Trump's birthright citizenship order, highlighting immediate personal stakes in the constitutional dispute. The Supreme Court's ruling on...

Tehran’s Supreme Leader Emerges Weakened but Defiant After Bombardment

After remaining hidden during the intense military confrontation, Iran's Supreme Leader reappeared to address the conflict's aftermath. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei showed visible signs of...