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 Iran Tells Gulf Governments: Your Populations Are Paying the Price for Your Choices

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has told Gulf governments that their populations are paying the price for choices made in favour of Washington's military campaign, warning that this will continue as long as enemy forces are allowed to operate from their territory. His message, delivered more than a month into the Iran-US war, is designed to create political pressure from Gulf populations as well as...

 IEA Chief Fatih Birol Warns Iran Crisis Could Tip Global Economy Into Recession Without Urgent Action

The global energy crisis triggered by the Iran war could tip the world economy into recession if urgent action is not taken to stabilize supply, the head of the International Energy Agency has warned. Fatih Birol, speaking in Canberra, said the combined oil and gas losses from the conflict were already exceeding those of the crises that caused global recessions in the 1970s. He...

The Anatomy of a Political Collapse in 24 Hours

The political collapse of the French government under Sebastien Lecornu provides a textbook case study in how a modern administration can be dismantled in...

The Unlikely Laureate: Trump’s Profile at Odds with Nobel History

A review of past Nobel Peace Prize laureates reveals a clear pattern of honoring human rights advocates, institution-builders, and champions of multilateral diplomacy. Donald...

Zelensky’s UN Follow-Up: A New Chapter in US-Ukraine Military Tech Exchange

Following a pivotal meeting with US President Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has unveiled plans that signal a...

A Tale of Two Audiences: Netanyahu’s UN Speech and the Protests Outside

While Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a nearly empty UN chamber, thousands of protesters filled New York’s Times Square, creating a powerful split-screen moment of dissent....

The Price of Oil: India Faces US Wrath and Tariffs for Russia Deals

India is learning the high price of its oil relationship with Russia, as it faces the full wrath of the Trump administration, complete with...

A Conditional Ceasefire: Russia’s One-Year Nuclear Limit Offer

President Vladimir Putin has offered the United States a conditional, one-year ceasefire in the nuclear sphere. He announced on Monday that Russia will voluntarily...

‘Zip. Zilch.’: Legal Experts Declare Trump’s H-1B Fee Dead on Arrival

Legal experts have issued a swift and damning verdict on President Donald Trump's new $100,000 H-1B visa fee, with many declaring the policy effectively...

European Public Square: How Social Media and Activism Are Shaping EU Policy on Gaza

The European Union's increasingly firm stance on the Gaza war, culminating in the recent sanctions proposal, is being significantly shaped by the dynamics of...

Collision Course: Philippines Defies China’s “Nature Reserve,” Sparking Naval Clash

The Philippines and China were on a collision course after Manila defied Beijing’s unilateral "nature reserve" declaration, sparking a naval clash on Tuesday that...

A Crossroads for Arab-Israeli Relations: Doha Crisis Threatens to Erase Recent Gains

The burgeoning relationship between Israel and parts of the Arab world has reached a dangerous crossroads following an Israeli strike in Qatar. The incident...

Trust Annihilated: Can Qatar Ever Mediate Again?

The Israeli strike in Doha has done more than just kill Hamas leaders; it has annihilated the trust that is the essential currency of...

Israel Puts Its Weight Behind US Plan for Lasting Peace in Gaza

The Israeli government is putting its full weight behind a U.S. plan for lasting peace in Gaza, having formally accepted the proposal. A senior...