middle East

The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.5% over the 12 months ending in June 2024, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This marked a deceleration from the annual …

U.S. Maritime Policy and the Strait of Hormuz: Fact-Checking Recent Claims President Donald Trump has announced plans to restart a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and for the …

The Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a vital maritime chokepoint through which approximately 12 percent of global trade passes, faces heightened risks of closure following a recent surge in military hostilities in …

Gold prices have retreated from record highs as markets recalibrate expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate policy and shifting geopolitical risk premiums. While bullion remains a structurally significant asset for …

Beijing Demands End to External Involvement in South China Sea Disputes The Chinese government has formally requested that Australia and other nations cease “stirring up” issues regarding Beijing’s territorial claims …

Israel’s October 27 Election: Netanyahu’s Leadership Under Scrutiny Amid Regional and Domestic Tensions Israel’s Knesset announced elections for October 27, a date etched into the nation’s political calendar. The decision, …

Israel’s next national parliamentary elections are scheduled to take place on October 27, 2026. This date, confirmed by the governing coalition, marks the conclusion of the current Knesset’s four-year term. …

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former Emir of Qatar, remains alive as of May 2024. Reports suggesting his death are false; the former monarch, who abdicated in 2013, …

The recent exchange between journalist Marc Lamont Hill and retired U.S. Army Colonel Heino Klinck highlights the intensifying debate over the United States’ strategic role in the ongoing conflict between …

Medical facilities in Gaza are facing a critical collapse in essential services as ongoing conflict restricts the delivery of fuel, medical supplies, and humanitarian aid. According to reports from the …