EU summit on Palestinians gains momentum after Orbán’s defeat

The Domino Effect: How a Shift in European Politics Could Redefine the Middle East For years, the European Union has operated as a diplomatic giant with feet of clay when it comes to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Despite being the largest provider of humanitarian aid to Palestinians and a vocal proponent of a two-state solution, the … Read more

UK police investigating Iranian link in arson attacks on Jewish sites

The Evolution of State-Sponsored Sabotage: The Rise of the ‘Criminal Proxy’ For decades, the image of foreign espionage involved sleek suits and clandestine meetings in dimly lit alleys. However, a more sinister and pragmatic trend is emerging in the heart of Western capitals. We are witnessing a shift toward the use of “criminal proxies”—hired thugs … Read more

French peacekeeper killed and 3 wounded in Lebanon attack

The Fragility of Peace: Why Ceasefires in the Levant Often Fail History has shown that in the volatile corridor between Israel and Lebanon, a ceasefire is rarely a permanent end to hostilities. Instead, it often functions as a “tactical pause”—a period where both sides rearm, regroup, and test the boundaries of the agreement. The recent … Read more

Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine kills 16, injures 100

The Evolution of Mass-Scale Aerial Warfare Modern conflict is witnessing a paradigm shift in how aerial barrages are executed. The transition from sporadic missile strikes to coordinated “massive” attacks involving hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles suggests a strategy designed to overwhelm air defense systems through sheer volume. Recent data highlights this escalation, with … Read more

Sudan’s ‘abandoned’ crisis grows as the war enters a fourth year

Sudan’s Abandoned Crisis: A Fourth Year of War and a Looming Humanitarian Catastrophe As Sudan enters its fourth year of civil war, the situation is rapidly deteriorating, earning the grim label of an “abandoned crisis.” The conflict, a brutal power struggle between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has … Read more

Mediators move closer to extending US-Iran ceasefire

US-Iran Ceasefire Hangs in the Balance: Blockade and Negotiations Collide The fragile two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran is facing a critical juncture as tensions escalate over a U.S. Naval blockade and ongoing negotiations. While both sides have expressed willingness to extend the truce, the path forward remains fraught with challenges, particularly concerning … Read more

Hezbollah won’t abide by any agreements from Lebanon-Israel talks

Hezbollah Rejects US-Brokered Talks as Lebanon-Israel Conflict Intensifies Beirut – As the United States attempts to mediate a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, Hezbollah has firmly stated it will not abide by any agreements reached during direct talks between Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors in Washington. This stance, articulated by senior Hezbollah official Wafiq Safa, underscores … Read more

Efforts underway for second round of US-Iran talks

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Tensions escalated Tuesday as the United States blockaded Iranian ports, prompting a threat of retaliation from Tehran and a push by Pakistan to resume peace talks. Though last week’s ceasefire appeared to hold, the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz carries the risk of renewed hostilities and further economic disruption. Standoff Deepens … Read more

NATO’s Mark Rutte faces Trump over US-Israel war on Iran

Brussels – NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte declined to detail Thursday whether President Donald Trump reiterated his threat to withdraw the U.S. From the military organization, stating only that the U.S. Leader expressed disappointment with some allies’ response to the war on Iran. Rutte’s comments followed a meeting with Trump, described as a “fresh ordeal,” after … Read more

US, Israel and Iran agree to a 2-week ceasefire but attack are reported

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran, the United States and Israel agreed to a two-week ceasefire, an 11th-hour deal that allowed U.S. President Donald Trump to pull back from his threat to unleash a bombing campaign that would destroy Iranian civilization. Hours after the announcement, Iran and Gulf Arab countries reported new attacks Wednesday. It was … Read more