World Welcomes Ceasefire Between Washington and Tehran
The US-Israel-Iran ceasefire includes an immediate halt to hostilities across multiple fronts, including Lebanon and other areas affected by the…
Bab al-Mandeb: How the Closure Would Affect World Trade?
With instability affecting Hormuz, Gulf states have increasingly relied on Red Sea export routes, making Bab al-Mandeb an essential corridor…
China Signals Support for Diplomacy in US-Israel Iran War
Taking on a genuine peace broker role in the Iran war would require commitments Beijing has historically avoided.
Fuel Prices Surge as Iran War Disrupts Energy Markets
In Egypt, one of the region’s largest energy importers, authorities have imposed energy-saving restrictions such as reduced business hours and…
Iran Threatens Gulf Energy Infrastructure as Trump Sets Ultimatum
Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, warned that regional infrastructure could face “irreversible destruction” if Iranian facilities are attacked.
Rare Earth Elements and the Geopolitical Realignment of the Middle East
We see the Middle Eastern narrative being rewritten in laboratories and mines.
Oil Could Hit $200 a Barrel as Hormuz Crisis Fuels Market Fears
Energy markets brace for prolonged disruption of energy supplies from the Arab Gulf as analysts warn of severe economic consequences…
Strait of Hormuz: Which Ships Can Sail?
Foreign Minister Jaishankar said two Indian-flagged gas tankers were able to pass safely through the Hormuz strait following diplomatic engagement.
Russia, China Raise Voices against US-Israeli Attacks on Iran
Beijing has consistently advocated a diplomatic solution to tensions over Iran’s nuclear program, positioning itself as a mediator in regional…
India’s Modi in Israel: What to Know?
Modi was greeted at Ben Gurion Airport with a personal embrace from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who later introduced him…
Power Projection in the “Backyard”: The Venezuela Operation, Oil, and Critical Minerals
U.S. interventions in Latin America have often targeted democratically elected governments.
Dutch Minister: F-35 Software Could be “Cracked Like an iPhone”
Tuinman said the Netherlands is working closely with Norway and soon with Poland to reduce Europe’s dependence on U.S.-controlled F-35…
International Crisis: Rare Earth Elements in Greenland
Greenland is home to significant REEs reserves and is located in a region that is both geographically close and politically…
Why Greenland and Venezuela Are Really about AI
Venezuela appears to be a classic oil story. However, this is not just about fossil fuels in the traditional sense…
Trump Cuts India Tariffs to 18% as New Delhi Ends Russian Oil Buys
Trump said the agreement followed a call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and would see India replace Russian oil…
Starmer Signals Reset in UK–China Relations During Beijing Summit
Starmer’s engagement with Beijing comes amid heightened global uncertainty and strained relations between several Western allies and the United States…
India, EU Agree on “The Mother of All Trade Deals”
Brussels expects EU exports to India to double by 2032. Bilateral trade in goods already reached €120 billion ($139bn) in…
Africa’s Quiet Power Shift: From Russian Gold Deals to China’s Training Push
While Russia leans on guns and gold, China has spent years building a quieter, slower kind of influence in Africa.
