The humanitarian situation in Gaza worsened on Eid al-Adha as Israeli military operations continued killing at least 10 civilians.
Year: 2026
From Bogota to El Fasher: UAE Trained Colombian Mercenaries to Fight in Sudan’s RSF
UAE secretly trained Colombian mercenaries who were deployed to fight alongside the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Sudan’s conflict.
Pakistan Continues to Command Attention of Major Powers in Asia and Gulf Despite Chronic Instability
Pakistan’s strategic geography and its ability to manage overlapping external interests keeps it relevant to global powers despite domestic turmoil.
New York Fed Vault Remains World’s Largest Sovereign Gold Depository But Withdrawals Signal Geopolitical Shift
Several countries have been withdrawing gold from the New York Fed as geopolitical concerns tilt governments toward domestic storage.
Russia Turns to Central Asia to Solidify Influence Amid Geopolitical Setbacks in Eurasia
Facing geopolitical losses across Europe and the Middle East Russia is pivoting to Central Asia where its institutional influence remains strongest.
US Reports from the Strait of Hormuz as Embattled Waterway Remains at Center of Iran Crisis
PBS News reporters filed dispatches from aboard ships in the Strait of Hormuz documenting the strategic waterway’s tense current state.
Vance Says US Position on Iran Deal Is Firm as Ceasefire Timeline Debated
Vice President JD Vance said the US will not compromise its core position in the Iran negotiations despite pressure to finalize a deal quickly.
Ukraine Foreign Minister Touts Improved Drone Capabilities and How They Could Change the War
Ukraine’s foreign minister highlighted major advances in long-range drone technology arguing it will reshape the battlefield against Russia.
Ex-Nuclear Negotiator Says Abraham Accords and Trump’s Oman Threat Complicate US-Iran Talks
A former US nuclear negotiator warned that Trump’s simultaneous pursuit of Abraham Accords expansions and threats against Oman risk derailing Iran talks.
Israel Expands War on Lebanon With No End in Sight as Civilian Displacement Grows
Analysts and aid workers warn of a protracted conflict as Israel’s expanded war on Lebanon shows no signs of a near-term ceasefire.