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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Urges End to US Conflict From Position of Strength
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for an end to the ongoing conflict with the US, citing a position of strength, while Washington prepares new economic sanctions.
Libya's Rival Factions Explore New Pathways Toward Unity 15 Years After Gaddafi's Downfall
Fifteen years after the downfall of Muammar Gaddafi, Libya's rival political and military factions are testing new paths toward unity through shared budgets and economic bargaining.
UN Security Council Holds Second Secret Straw Poll as Eight Candidates Vie for Top Post
The UN Security Council conducted its second secret straw poll on Friday, narrowing down a field of eight candidates vying to succeed Secretary General Antonio Guterres.
US-Oman Relations Strain as Muscat Navigates Delicate Balance Between Washington and Tehran
Oman's longstanding diplomatic balancing act between the US and Iran faces severe pressure after President Donald Trump threatened the Sultanate over negotiations regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
Strategic Shift: United States Weighs Economic Isolation Against Iran Amid Ongoing Tensions
Amid ongoing regional conflicts and discussions of potential war, strategic assessments indicate the United States could shift its focus toward economically isolating Iran.
Unexpected Alliances Emerge as Palestine Prepares for Historic Legislative Elections
Palestinian factions are forming unexpected alliances ahead of the first legislative elections in two decades, challenging the long-standing political status quo.
UN Secretary General Candidate Ivonne Baki Urges Urgent Security Council Reform to End Global Deadlock
UN Secretary General candidate Ivonne Baki has called for a major overhaul of the UN Security Council, criticizing its current structure for causing global paralysis and deadlocks.
Stars and Stripes Publisher Max D Lederer Jr Retires Amid Clashes with Trump Administration Over Editorial Independence
Max D Lederer Jr, the longtime publisher of Stars and Stripes, has announced his retirement following editorial clashes with the Trump administration and the Pentagon over the publication's direction and reporting.
USS George Washington Arrives in the Middle East Amid Mounting Controversy Over Sister Vessel Conditions
The USS George Washington has arrived in the Arabian Sea following widespread concern over conditions on board a sister vessel deployed during the US-Israel conflict with Iran.
Hong Kong Court Convicts Tiananmen Vigil Organisers Under National Security Law
Prominent Hong Kong activists Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung have been convicted of inciting subversion under the national security law for organising annual Tiananmen Square vigils. The high-profile case highlights ongoing concerns regarding the erosion of political freedoms in the territory.
China Defends Detention of Myanmar Scholar Amid US Diplomatic Friction
China has rejected US claims that it wrongfully detained Myanmar scholar Min Zin, insisting the researcher poses a national security threat as diplomatic tensions persist between Beijing and Washington.
US and Middle Eastern Powers Push to Reunite Libya 15 Years After Gaddafi's Downfall
Fifteen years after the fall of Muammar Gaddafi, the US, Qatar, Egypt, and Turkiye are spearheading efforts to reunite Libya's rival administrations and end years of civil conflict.
U.S. Approves Major $4.5 Billion KC-46A Aerial Refuelling Aircraft Sale to Qatar
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $4.5 billion military sale to Qatar, including up to four KC-46A aerial refuelling aircraft and related equipment to enhance defense capabilities and allied interoperability.
Iraq and Iran Parliament Speakers Clash Online Over Naming Dispute of the Gulf
Iraq's Parliament Speaker Haibat Al Halbousi and Iran's Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf clashed on social media over the naming of the Gulf, following a diplomatic meeting in Baghdad where oil exports and regional tensions were discussed.
One Geography, Two States: How Saudi Arabia Approaches Sudan's Security
Analyzing the strategic agreement signed in Riyadh on August 17, 2026, this article explores how Saudi Arabia views Sudan's stability as an essential component of its own national security and Red Sea defense.
Syrian Police Officer Arrested Over Custody Death of Former White Helmets Volunteer
A Syrian police officer has been arrested following the death in custody of Mohammad Ghamira, a 29-year-old former White Helmets volunteer who suffered from haemophilia.
SDF Completes Integration into Syrian State Institutions Amid Unresolved Autonomy Concerns
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have fully integrated into Syrian state institutions, marking a major milestone for Damascus even as key questions regarding autonomy and women's units remain unresolved.
Outrage Erupts After Israel Opens Tenders for Controversial E1 West Bank Settlement Project
Israel's decision to open tenders for the controversial E1 settlement project in the occupied West Bank has sparked widespread international condemnation and renewed warnings over the viability of the two-state solution.
Bangladesh Parliament Elects Ruling Party Veteran Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as New President
Members of parliament in Bangladesh have elected ruling party veteran Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as the new president following the resignation of Mohammed Shahabuddin due to health reasons.
Examining the Application of Law and the Purpose of Ceasefires in the Occupied West Bank
This article examines the intended outcomes of a ceasefire and questions the application of the law in the occupied West Bank, accompanied by a short video.
Russia Expresses Openness to Peace Proposals That Align with Putin’s Objectives
Russia announced it is open to new peace proposals for Ukraine as long as they align with President Vladimir Putin's goals and ground realities. Meanwhile, military hostilities between the two nations continue to escalate.
FBI Raids Former US Representative Eric Swalwell's Home Amid Sexual Misconduct Investigation
Federal agents have searched the home of former US Representative Eric Swalwell amid an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations. The raid follows his recent resignation from Congress and withdrawal from the California gubernatorial race.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Announces Historic Economic Isolation and Toughest Sanctions Ever on Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the US will enforce unprecedented economic isolation and the toughest sanctions in history against Iran amid escalating tensions.
US Re-designates Hezbollah as a Terrorist Group and Unveils Sweeping New Sanctions
The US has re-designated Lebanese Hezbollah as a terrorist group and announced new sanctions targeting a cash-transfer network, while preparing further economic isolation against Iran.