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middle-east · Riya thakur · 3 min read
A recent drone attack on an oil facility in southern Iraq reveals the escalating stakes between local and foreign actors over critical energy assets. This incident signals broader regional tensions and power struggles.
americas · Riya thakur · 3 min read
Ecuador’s expulsion of Cuban diplomats signals a shift in regional alliances and highlights the growing assertiveness of right-leaning governments in Latin America.
asia · Riya thakur · 2 min read
As Iran intensifies its strikes in the Gulf, Pakistan's precarious neutrality faces increasing scrutiny, reflecting broader regional rivalries and internal vulnerabilities.
europe · Riya thakur · 3 min read
Germany's increased scrutiny of pro-Palestinian activism reveals a strategic pivot in its approach to civil unrest and immigration, impacting the broader European landscape.
middle-east · Riya thakur · 3 min read
Israel's military incursion into Lebanon signifies more than a mere tactical response; it reveals strategic imperatives tied to countering Iranian influence and reshaping regional alliances.
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.