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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...

Washington’s ‘C5’ Play: US Counters Rivals with High-Level Summit

In a significant geopolitical play, Washington is countering its rivals by scheduling a high-level summit with the "C5" leaders of Central Asia for November...

Trump to Present Thailand-Cambodia Peace Plan at Malaysian ASEAN Event

President Donald Trump will present a peace plan between Thailand and Cambodia at the Malaysian ASEAN event, marking what he describes as a significant...

“No Precise Timeframe”: Kremlin Pours Cold Water on Trump’s Summit

The Kremlin poured cold water on President Trump's summit plans Tuesday, stating there is "no precise timeframe" for a meeting with Vladimir Putin. This was...

Trump on Xi Meeting: ‘I Think We’re Going to Be Fine’

President Donald Trump projected confidence about his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, stating, "I think we’re going to be fine with China."...

“Backbone” of Military: Russia Touts 70% Share Amid Oil Row

Amid a row over Russian oil, sparked by claims from Donald Trump, Russia has issued a powerful reminder of its non-negotiable role in India's...

The Zelensky Doctrine: Combining Diplomatic Praise with Military Demands

A clear strategic doctrine is emerging from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky: a potent combination of public praise for allies' diplomatic achievements and firm, specific...