Lessons from the war: A call for strategic reckoning in West Asia
In its recent statement, the Gulf Cooperation Council declared that “Iranian attacks have also led to a sharp loss of
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Saudi Arabia posts $33.5bn budget deficit amid drop in oil sales
Kingdom announces sharp rise in budget shortfall amid the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Published On 6 May
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In Talks With Iran, China Calls for Opening of Strait of Hormuz
China’s top diplomat met with Iran’s foreign minister on Wednesday and called for greater efforts to open the Strait of
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US must not insult IRGC during the World Cup: Iran’s football chief
Iran’s football chief says the country’s preparations for the World Cup remain on track, but its participation will depend on
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How a huge wave of Israeli strikes brought chaos to Lebanon
At 14:15 local time on 8 April 2026, Israel launched a massive wave of strikes against Lebanon – just hours
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Can Trump Strong-Arm Iran?
Good morning, world. President Trump clearly wants to end the war in Iran. First, he tried scare tactics. But his
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Spain agrees to let hantavirus-hit cruise ship dock in Canary Islands
Spain has granted permission for a luxury cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak and anchored off the coast
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Trump Says U.S. Pausing Efforts to Guide Ships Through Strait Blocked by Iran
President Trump, in a sudden reversal, announced on Tuesday evening that the United States was pausing “for a short period
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Trump pauses US operation in Strait of Hormuz in push for deal with Iran
United States President Donald Trump has said that the US military operation to move stranded ships out of the Strait
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Iran War Live Updates: Trump Pauses Project Freedom in the Strait of Hormuz
President Trump has said the United States will “guide” commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively
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