World War

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Global Conflicts Converge as Iran and Ukraine Wars Draw More Nations into an Expanding Arena

Three days ago, everything changed for Egypt. Drones struck liquid natural gas tankers at one of its Mediterranean ports, marking the first

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Josh Weiner

3 months ago

Flight deck of a naval carrier with multiple parked fighter jets, crew members in colored vests, and the open sea beyond.

US (1st)·World War

Oman Proposes Dividing the Strait of Hormuz as Iran and the U.S. Seek a Path to Stability

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil supplies, remains a flashpoint despite a standing ceasefire between the United States

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Josh Weiner

4 months ago

Man in a dark suit and red tie raises his right hand outdoors, with an American flag lapel pin.

Middle East·World War

Trump Confirms Indefinite Ceasefire as Economist Warns Middle East Conflict Could Trigger US Recession

The current ceasefire with Iran holds no fixed end date, a position confirmed by President Trump, as the White House awaits a

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Josh Weiner

6 months ago

Seagulls perched on wooden posts along a shallow coast, with a distant ship on the horizon and an overlaid label reading 'Strait of Hormuz' and 'April 18'.

Middle East·World War

Strait of Hormuz Blockade Intensifies as US Presence Grows, Gunfire Reported

The critical shipping lanes of the Strait of Hormuz have reportedly been shut, a development that follows an intensification of the US

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Josh Weiner

6 months ago

Two men shake hands on an airstrip beside a white airplane; one in camouflage and beret, the other in a dark suit, both smiling.

Politics·World War

Pakistan Intensifies Efforts for US-Iran Dialogue While Seeking Tehran’s Security Assurances

Islamabad is reportedly pushing hard for a second round of peace talks between the United States and Iran, aiming to convene discussions

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Josh Weiner

6 months ago

Politics·World War

US and Iran May Return to Pakistan for Unexpected Peace Talks This Week

Despite escalating tensions, including a recent U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing conflict between the United States

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Josh Weiner

6 months ago

Iran·World War

Iran War Could Stretch to 2027 as Escalation Deepens, Analyst Warns of Economic Fallout

The cost of a gallon of gasoline has climbed to $3.98, a full dollar higher than just a month prior, a stark

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Josh Weiner

7 months ago

World War

Bishkek’s Bold Play: Gold, Bonds, and a Central Asian Market Revolution

Kyrgyzstan, a nation often overshadowed in the global financial narrative, is quietly embarking on an ambitious strategy to redefine its economic standing,

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Josh Weiner

10 months ago

Politics·World War

Tokyo Sounds Alarm Over Escalating Beijing Moves

The quiet diplomacy often preferred in East Asian international relations has given way to a more direct, and publicly expressed, apprehension concerning

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Josh Weiner

10 months ago