Pacific Summit Backs Concerns Over China Missile Test Despite Nauru Dissent
The dispute over China’s missile test reflects the growing strategic importance of the Pacific, where military activity by major powers…
Putin and Xi Reaffirm Russia-China Alliance at SCO Summit
Xi told Putin the relationship between Beijing and Moscow had grown steadier even as global affairs have become harder to…
US Pursues Ownership Stake in Venezuelan Oil Fields, Officials Say
Negotiations between the US and the interim government in Venezuela target more than a dozen productive fields holding 90 billion…
The Dilemma at Hormuz and the GCC: Repercussions and Solutions
Approximately 20% of global trade passes through the Strait of Hormuz daily, including roughly 16 million barrels of crude oil.
Ankara After Washington and Tehran: Iraq’s Path to Development
Looking at Zaidi’s initial foreign policy moves, he is seeking investment from Washington, political balance from Tehran and economic links…
US Vows ‘Economic D-Day’ as Iran Threatens to Halt Oil Exports
“The economic D-Day” against Iran will begin with the new measures, .S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wrote in an opinion…
US Debt Crosses $40 Trillion as Fiscal and Interest Costs Mount
The Treasury Department reported that total U.S. public debt reached $40.047 trillion on Tuesday.
Global Bond Markets Put Governments on Notice Over Fiscal and Inflation Risks
Higher Japanese bond yields could also affect U.S. markets because Japanese investors have traditionally been major buyers of U.S. government…
Poll: Trump Approval Falls to 33%, Lowest of His Presidency
About 80% of Americans said they believed U.S. involvement in Iran would continue for an extended period, including 87% of…
Brazil Explores Retaliatory Options Against New US Tariffs
The United States imposed a 25% surcharge in July on Brazilian goods, citing what Washington described as unfair trade practices.
Albanese Says AUKUS Remains ‘Full Steam Ahead’ After Call With Trump
Australia has committed about A$368 billion ($260 billion) over three decades to the project, including major investments in U.S. and…
The Transformation of the Global Defense Economy, NATO and Türkiye
The defense industry infrastructure that Türkiye has established over the past 20 years, and in particular its clusters, will provide…
Iran to Receive Chinese Shoulder-Fired Air Defense Missiles within Weeks
The reported procurement comes amid expanding defense cooperation between China and Iran despite years of international sanctions on Tehran.
Red Sea Shipping Slows After Houthi Attacks on Saudi Oil Sites
Shipping data from Kpler showed that only 11 commodity vessels transited the Bab el-Mandeb Strait on Sunday, reflecting a sharp…
Iraq’s New Approaches to the Kirkuk-Ceyhan Oil Pipeline
The topics on the agenda between Ankara and Baghdad point to a broader framework than merely the technical operation and…
Türkiye Warns Against Black Sea Escalation, Reaffirms Support for Ukraine Peace Talks
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warned on Thursday against the expansion of the Russia-Ukraine war into the Black Sea.
US Reimposes Blockade on Iranian Ports, Launches New Strikes
The IRGC accused the United States of encouraging vessels to violate Iranian directives.
China Achieves Reusable Rocket Milestone with First Successful Booster Recovery
China has successfully recovered the first-stage booster of an orbital launch vehicle for the first time.
