Secretary of State Rubio elevated a senior aide instrumental in the recent Israel-Lebanon ceasefire discussions to a prominent White House national security post.
Year: 2026
Putin and Xi Hold Summit One Week After Trump’s Visit to Moscow Region
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping convened a bilateral summit just days after Trump’s diplomatic visit to the Moscow region.
Pakistan’s Structural Relevance Grows as Indo-Pacific Order Fragments
Analysts argue Pakistan is increasingly leveraging its mediator role between the US and Iran to assert strategic relevance in a fragmenting regional order.
Iran Is Not Trying to Close Hormuz Anymore — It Is Trying to Own It
Geopolitical analysts argue Iran’s strategy has shifted from threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz to seeking permanent administrative control over it.
Corporate Transparency Act Shelved by Trump Administration Despite Bipartisan Support
The Trump administration moved to shelve the Corporate Transparency Act which was designed to combat shell company abuse despite it having bipartisan congressional backing.
Bank Lending to UK Non-Financial Businesses Falls to Lowest Level in 30 Years
UK bank credit to non-financial businesses dropped to 59% of GDP in Q3 2025 the lowest ratio in nearly three decades according to new data.
80 Percent of UK Firms Affected or Expecting Impact from Middle East Conflict: BCC
The British Chambers of Commerce said four in five of the 800 UK firms it surveyed are already affected or anticipate disruptions from the Middle East conflict.
Democratic Senators Grill Transportation Secretary Duffy Over Reality TV Road Trip Project
Democratic members of the Senate questioned Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy over a widely criticised reality TV road trip project that used public funds.
Victims of San Diego Islamic Center Shooting Identified by Authorities
Authorities released the names of the victims killed in a mass shooting at an Islamic Center in San Diego.
Islamabad Talks Between US and Iran Fail as Naval Blockade Imposed on Iran
Peace talks between the United States and Iran held in Islamabad have collapsed with the US subsequently imposing a naval blockade on Iranian waters.