Middle East
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How Qatar Mediates US-Iran Tensions to Avert Further Strikes
Examining Qatar’s critical diplomatic intermediary role between Washington and Tehran as Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed secures a two-week…
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Heavy rains flood 70,000 Gaza tents, sewage water worsens refugee crisis
Storms inundated displacement camps in Deir al-Balah, mixing rain with sewage and leaving thousands without shelter as aid…
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US Task Force Iron Gate Expands Blockade, Targeting Iran’s Land and Caspian Supply Routes
Centcom’s new Iron Gate unit aims to choke Iran’s weapons and revenue flows across its borders, raising regional…
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Inside Sanaa’s Supreme Political Council and Its Governance of Yemen
Examine the origins, structure, and leadership of Yemen’s Supreme Political Council as it navigates a complex civil war…
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Iran Shifts Military Doctrine Toward Offensive Strategy as US Strikes Continue
Iranian commanders signal a move from defensive posture to offensive operations while US airstrikes target air defenses on…
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Iran’s executions surge as regime silences dissent amid nuclear talks
A Nobel laureate and EU lawmakers warn of worsening repression as Tehran prioritizes geopolitical leverage over domestic rights,…
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Trump Weighs Iran Strikes After Midterms as Qatar Mediates Talks in Doha
President has not decided on new military action while Qatari mediators say both sides are reviewing proposals to…
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Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani Mediates US-Iran Tensions
Qatar’s emir plays key role in diplomatic efforts to de-escalate regional crisis
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Why the Two-State Solution Remains the Only Path to Israeli-Palestinian Peace
Arab League, African Union and OIC reaffirm the two-state solution as the sole framework for lasting peace, urging…
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Israel demands Lebanon block Hezbollah from joining renewed Iran war
Amid intensified airstrikes, Israel warns Beirut that any Hezbollah entry into a new Iran conflict will trigger immediate…
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Maritime Nations Seek New Security Solutions Amid Ongoing Conflicts
Key maritime nations discuss strategies to maintain open waterways amid regional tensions and conflicts.
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Iran’s Supreme National Security Council: Who Sits on It and What It Decides
TEHRAN, July 25 — When Iranian state-aligned media recently raised the prospect of a ballistic missile strike on…
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The Complex Landscape of Iran-West Relations Amidst Regional Security Tensions
As oil markets react to rumors of diplomacy, the path to de-escalation remains obstructed by ongoing military conflicts…
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Netanyahu Rivals Weigh Coalition with Arab Parties Amid Election Uncertainty
With no clear winner emerging after record turnout, Israeli leaders negotiate potential alliances involving Arab parties to form…
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Saudi, Turkish and Pakistani Officials Meet Iran in Tehran to Stop the War Reigniting
An analysis of the outcomes from recent diplomatic engagements between Iran and Gulf Cooperation Council nations amid the…
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US Terror Designation of Houthis: What It Sanctions, Changes, and Means for Red Sea
Following the US designation of the Iran-backed Houthi movement as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, this analysis details the…
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Netanyahu Faces His Toughest Test as Israel Votes in First Election Since October 7
As Benjamin Netanyahu faces a potential defeat in Tuesday’s election, analysts assess how a leadership change might alter…
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Netanyahu Faces Historic Defeat as Polls Show Likud Losing Majority in Oct 27 Vote
Three years after October 7, the Israeli electorate is rejecting Netanyahu’s security narrative, with polls indicating his coalition…
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How the Houthi Media Machine Weaponizes Global News and Local Indoctrination
From exploiting international scandals to recruiting schoolchildren, the Iran-backed movement uses a sophisticated propaganda network to fuel its…
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HSBC to Open Abu Dhabi Wealth Centre in December Despite Conflict Across the Region
How financial hubs in the United Arab Emirates continue to attract global capital and high-net-worth clients despite persistent…
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Houthis Build Horn of Africa Network to Threaten US and Israel
AFRICOM warns Houthi fighters are operating in northern Somalia, creating a new proxy network that threatens US forces…
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Houthi Missile War: How Low-Cost Drones Bypass Saudi Arabia’s $83B Air Defense
With 13 killed in Riyadh and Aramco evacuated, the Houthi campaign exposes the limits of Saudi Arabia’s vast…
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Israel’s 3.25% Threshold Could Decide October 27 Election
JERUSALEM, September 17 — Israel’s election campaign is being fought over a decimal point. With the Knesset election…
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Iran’s Leadership Splits as Diplomacy With Turkey and Gulf States Limits Retaliation Options
Tehran faces mounting internal pressure for revenge amid ongoing civilian casualties, while regional talks with Ankara and Gulf…
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