The West Asia/Middle East crisis, India’s neighborhood, the China challenge, the state of multilateralism and multipolarity were some of the themes discussed at this year’s Heads of Missions meeting in …
Middle East
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US to Move UNSC Resolution on Hormuz, Warns Iran of Controlling Global Waterway
by UNIby UNI 3 minutes readThe United States is set to move a resolution at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) against Iran’s attempts to control the Strait of Hormuz, with US Secretary of State …
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Opinion: Framework For a Deal or Wish List?
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 6 minutes readBy the time the conflict in the Middle East hopefully comes to a close, the word “deal” should perhaps be the most used in the media, by the media, and …
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Rubio Calls War Powers Act “Unconstitutional,” Labels Hezbollah an Iranian Weapon
by UNIby UNI 5 minutes readWith Congressional votes on the horizon challenging the administration’s military operations in Iran, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio showed no hesitation and called the War Powers Act flatly unconstitutional, …
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Trump Launched ‘Project Freedom’ Due to Rising Frustration Over Diplomatic Stalemate with Iran: US official
by UNIby UNI 2 minutes readPresident Donald Trump’s newly launched naval operation – codenamed ‘Project Freedom’ – aimed at breaking the deadlock in the Strait of Hormuz, comes amid increasing frustration in Washington over a …
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South Asia Notes: The Other Maritime Choke Point in Asia
by Elizabeth Roche 2 minutes readIt’s been two months since the start of the US-Israel war in Iran. It’s a war that has underlined the importance of geography in keeping the global commons – in …
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Trump Highlights Strait of Hormuz Blockade, Pitches Strategic Gains Amid Oil Flow Disruptions
by UNIby UNI 2 minutes readUS President Donald Trump said the ongoing naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz is not only a military operation but also a move with significant economic and commercial implications, …
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Middle East Conflict Risks Global Recession as Crisis Deepens with Each Passing Hour: UN Chief
by UNIby UNI 3 minutes readThe escalating conflict in the Middle East is triggering global consequences, with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warning that the situation is deteriorating “with each passing hour,” particularly amid restrictions …
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The Iran war and broader Middle East instability are forcing governments, airlines, travelers and mobility-service providers to confront a new reality. Cross-border movement can no longer be treated as a …
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Treasury Secretary Says US grabbed Iranian Crypto Assets Worth $500 Million
by UNIby UNI 1 minutes readUS Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent said that Washington had grabbed Iranian crypto assets worth around $500 million. “We were able to grab about $350 million of the crypto …