Medio Oriente
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Emergency Episode: What’s Happening with Korea? Military exercises, Kim Jong-un and Iran
A panel hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), foreign policy experts Victor Cha, Sydney Seiler, and Andrew Yeo analyzed the diplomatic fallout after U.S. President Trump.…
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Can China’s new Arctic sea route to Europe replace Middle East chokepoints?
Escalating conflicts and maritime blockades surrounding key Middle Eastern chokepoints, such as the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, have disrupted global trade routes and energy flows
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Amnesty slams Israeli settler siege in Qusra as “strategic terror”
A total of 15 Palestinians, including two children, are trapped inside three homes in the Ras al-Ain area of Qusra, south of Nablus. This as a siege enforced by Israeli…
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A nation divided: What do Israelis want in October’s elections?
Primary internal debates shape domestic political discourse ahead of upcoming parliamentary elections in Israel. In short, highlighting how internal governance concerns have largely displaced broader regional affairs.
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The Houthis Enter the Iran War and Everything Gets Worse
The entry of the Houthi movement into the ongoing military conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. In. short, introduces a severe destabilizing element to regional security and global…
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Fear and Attacks in Taybeh: The Struggle of the West Bank’s Last All-Christian Town
The Palestinian town of Taybeh, recognized as the last entirely Christian town in the occupied West Bank, has become a symbol of the growing insecurity faced by minority communities in…
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Should Egypt join the Mecca Pact?
A Regional Pact with Uncertain Boundaries Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement on 7 August 2026. The pact establishes that an armed attack against one…
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Mutual defence: The alliances that preceded Turkiye-Pakistan-Saudi pact
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkiye have finalized details of a historic tri-lateral mutual defense pact. In this case establishing that an armed attack on any member state will be considered…
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China is sending scientists to Iran for rare earth ‘exploration and processing’
Scientific Collaboration on Rare Earths China is expanding its scientific collaboration with Iran into the strategically sensitive field of rare earths. The National Natural Science Foundation of China recently unveiled…
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Iran’s claims of control over the Strait of Hormuz and the geopolitical contest with the United States
Recent statements by Iranian and U.S. officials have renewed attention on the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically significant maritime routes. The dispute emerged after the U.S.…
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Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes
The Verdict and Its Symbolism A Syrian court recently sentenced ousted President Bashar Assad to death in absentia. Furthermore, his brother Maher received the exact same sentence for murder, torture,…
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Contiguous US breaks its record for hottest month ever, NOAA says
The New Temperature Record The contiguous United States officially sizzled to its hottest month ever recorded last month. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), July averaged 76.89…
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Derrame de petróleo en Omán
Omán enfrenta un importante derrame de petróleo frente a su costa sur, provocado por el buque Caroline Bezengi, que permanece varado desde principios de junio cerca de la isla al-Qibliyyah.…
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Syria says it reached deal with Moscow on future of Russian bases
Syria has reached a memorandum of understanding with Russia regarding the future of Moscow’s last remaining military outposts in the country, the Hmeimim airbase and Tartus naval base.
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Saudi-Pakistan-Turkiye pact: A new shield or strategic signal?
Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan have formally signed the “Makkah Joint Defence Agreement” in Mecca. Establishing a mutual defense pact where an attack on one signatory is treated as an…
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By agreeing to disarm, Hamas is trying to call Israel’s bluff in Gaza
Gaza’s future remains shaped by a fragile balance between political negotiations, military objectives and an ongoing humanitarian crisis. Although the October 2025 ceasefire created new diplomatic opportunities, the process has…
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La crisis de Ormuz golpea de nuevo: atacan otro metanero cargado con gas de Qatar
Un segundo buque de gas natural licuado (GNL) de Catar fue alcanzado mientras transitaba por el estrecho de Ormuz, convirtiéndose en el segundo incidente de este tipo en menos de…
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Los beneficios de BP se duplican por el conflicto en Oriente Medio y el alza del petróleo
La petrolera británica BP informó que su beneficio neto del segundo trimestre de 2026 se más que duplicó respecto al mismo periodo del año anterior, impulsado por el fuerte aumento…
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Welcome to Dubai: Kinahan Cartel’s Visas Revealed
An investigation reveals how top figures of the Kinahan Organized Crime Group have managed to retain and renew their residency status in the United Arab Emirates. This despite being under…
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The Battle for Hormuz Will Reshape the Global LNG Market
The escalation of military conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has transformed the Strait of Hormuz into a central strategic battleground.
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Travel restrictions – from Israel and Europe – trap students in Gaza
Palestinian students in Gaza who have secured admission and scholarships to European universities are facing severe hurdles that prevent them from leaving the territory to pursue higher education.
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Hungary braces for a full shutdown of the Paks nuclear plant as the Danube River hits record lows
The Impending Nuclear Shutdown Hungary’s only nuclear power plant will shut down for the very first time in its history. This unprecedented event is directly caused by record-low water levels…
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How Trump’s Iran ‘own goal’ is hitting long-term US strategy to contain Chinese influence
The Strategic Disruption of Chabahar The United States has spent decades trying to blunt China’s strategic rise. However, Washington’s war against Iran is now dismantling a key asset built to…
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Pakistan’s attacks on Afghanistan are about more than the TTP
Pakistan’s recent military escalations and airstrikes within Afghan territory, officially framed as targeted counterterrorism operations against the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
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US sanctions Chinese, Hong Kong shipping firms over Iranian oil deliveries
The United States Department of the Treasury imposed targeted financial restrictions on several mainland Chinese and Hong Kong entities for facilitating illicit Iranian crude transfers. Official announcements confirm that US sanctions…
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Trump threatens to hit Iran ‘hard’ following missile attack on U.S. assets
Shattering a brief diplomatic pause in regional hostilities, American air defense systems successfully thwarted a surprise barrage targeting military personnel stationed across the Middle East. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed…
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Middle East: UN warns against wider escalation after Houthi attacks in the Red Sea
The United Nations issued a strong warning against regional conflict escalation following renewed UN Red Sea Houthi attacks targeting commercial shipping lanes and oil tankers near the Bab al-Mandab Strait. Consequently, UN…
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How views on Trump’s handling of Iran have shifted, according to a new AP-NORC poll
Falling Approval and Public Skepticism Most Americans believe the ongoing war in Iran has not been worth fighting. Consequently, President Donald Trump’s approval rating regarding the conflict has fallen since…
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US hits dozens of targets in Iran overnight as peace efforts under threat
The United States carried out a heavy two-hour wave of overnight strikes against dozens of Iranian targets, ending a five-day pause in direct military action.
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Catar lanza una bolsa para reforzar su papel en el comercio mundial de diamantes
Catar anunció la creación de la Qatar Diamond Exchange (QDE), una nueva bolsa de diamantes con la que busca reforzar su posición en el comercio internacional de piedras preciosas y…