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Iran’s Pezeshkian Frames Gulf Security as a Matter of Their Own Choices

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has framed Gulf security as fundamentally a matter of the choices Gulf governments make, telling them that development and security are achievable only if they...

 IEA Chief Birol Urges Governments to Communicate Honestly With Citizens About Energy Crisis Severity

Governments must communicate honestly with their citizens about the true severity of the global energy crisis caused by...

The News the Gulf Didn’t Want to Hear: Israeli Strikes, Iranian Retaliation, Rising Prices

For Gulf states already navigating a complex and dangerous regional environment, the South Pars episode delivered exactly the...

Gulf States Brace for Iranian Strikes After Israel Hits South Pars in Unprecedented Attack

Gulf states were bracing for Iranian energy strikes on Wednesday after Israel hit the South Pars gasfield in...

Trump Calls Out NATO Hypocrisy After Allies Back Iran Goals But Skip the Fight

President Donald Trump called out what he described as NATO hypocrisy on Tuesday, pointing out that most allied...

Spain Commits €10.5B to Hit NATO Defense Target Amid Growing European Security Threats

Spain has unveiled a €10.5 billion defense initiative to meet NATO’s 2% GDP military spending goal by 2025—four years ahead of its previous timeline....

Harvard Sues Trump Administration Over $2.2B Funding Freeze Amid Free Speech Clash

Harvard University has filed a federal lawsuit to challenge the Trump administration’s freeze on over $2.2 billion in research funding, escalating a legal and...

Putin Signals Willingness for Direct Peace Talks with Ukraine Amid Renewed Ceasefire Efforts

In a significant shift, Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly expressed openness to direct peace negotiations with Ukraine for the first time in...

Boeing 737 MAX Returns from China Amid Soaring Tariffs, Aviation Deliveries Face Uncertainty

A brand-new Boeing 737 MAX jet, originally destined for China’s Xiamen Airlines, has returned to the United States, highlighting the growing impact of the...

World Mourns Pope Francis: Trump and Biden Lead Tributes to ‘The People’s Pope’

Global tributes poured in following the death of Pope Francis, a spiritual leader celebrated for his compassion, humility, and dedication to justice. Among those...

Zelenskyy Accuses Russia of Using Easter Ceasefire as Cover for Continued Attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of staging a deceptive Easter ceasefire while continuing to launch attacks across the front line, undermining hopes...