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middle-east · Ajaz Ahmed · 9 min read
Qatar Airways will operate limited repatriation flights from Doha to major European cities after the closure of Qatari airspace during the escalating Iran war, while commercial aviation across the Gulf remains largely suspended.
americas · Ajaz Ahmed · 9 min read
U.S. stock markets closed sharply lower as oil prices surged amid escalating Middle East tensions while weak employment data raised concerns about a potential slowdown in the American economy.
middle-east · Ajaz Ahmed · 9 min read
Hezbollah spent months rebuilding its arsenal of rockets and drones with Iranian support as it prepared for what it believed was an inevitable new war with Israel, according to multiple sources familiar with the group’s military preparations.
americas · Ajaz Ahmed · 9 min read
A Pakistani national has been convicted in the United States for plotting to assassinate former U.S. President Donald Trump and other American political figures in retaliation for the 2020 killing of Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani.
middle-east · Riya thakur · 2 min read
Trump's declaration of ‘unconditional surrender’ from Iran starkly curtails diplomatic avenues, amplifying military tensions and reshaping regional relations.
middle-east · Riya thakur · 2 min read
Iran's recent strikes signal a deliberate strategy to undermine Gulf cohesion while asserting its regional objectives. This escalation jeopardizes the very channels it needs for conflict resolution.
europe · Riya thakur · 3 min read
Friedrich Merz's declaration of support for Israel underscores Germany's strategic alignment amid rising tensions. This incident reveals the delicate balancing act between domestic sentiment and foreign policy imperatives.
americas · Riya thakur · 3 min read
Trump's efforts to reclaim U.S. influence in Latin America signal a broader geopolitical battle against China's expanding reach, with serious implications for regional alliances and economic ties.
middle-east · Riya thakur · 2 min read
Trump's demand for Iran's unconditional surrender signals a decisive shift in U.S. strategy, amidst a backdrop of increasing Russian diplomatic engagements. The implications for regional stability and power dynamics are profound.
americas · Ajaz Ahmed · 5 min read
Fuel prices across the United States have jumped sharply as the ongoing Iran conflict disrupts global oil markets. Analysts warn that rising crude prices and supply disruptions could push gasoline costs even higher in the coming weeks.
middle-east · vishu partab · 5 min read
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader since 1989, was killed on 28 February 2026 during coordinated Israeli-U.S. airstrikes targeting senior Iranian officials in Tehran. Iranian state media confirmed his death and announced a national mourning period while the country began preparations for selecting a new supreme leader. The strike eliminated multiple senior commanders and temporarily disrupted Iran’s military command structure, contributing to reports of confusion among some officers. The assassination has intensified the conflict and created significant uncertainty about Iran’s political future, as the leadership transition unfolds amid ongoing war and regional escalation.
middle-east · vishu partab · 5 min read
The escalating confrontation involving Iran, Israel, and the United States is no longer confined to the battlefield. Disruptions to global aviation, plunging airline stocks, emergency evacuations, and renewed military deployments by Western powers demonstrate how the conflict is rapidly transforming into a worldwide geopolitical and economic crisis.