By 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 …
Middle East
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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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It is easy to get distracted in politics especially if the stakes are high; and it is no different in international politics when there could be a bigger incentive to …
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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 …
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The UAE, in a startling announcement, said that it will withdraw from OPEC and the wider OPEC alliance, effectively ending nearly six decades of cooperation, in a move carrying potentially …
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Energy Prices Projected to Surge 24% in 2026 on Middle East Supply Shock
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readA projected 24% surge in global energy prices this year is set to anchor a broader, longer-lasting commodity shock, with inflationary pressures and slower growth likely to persist into 2027 …