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Middle East Conflict Reignites as Israel-Iran Strikes Target Critical Infrastructure

The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran collapsed overnight, reigniting fears of a broader regional conflict and sending shockwaves through global energy markets after both sides exchanged direct military strikes targeting strategic infrastructure. According to reports, Tehran accused Israel of carrying out an attack in Beirut, prompting a retaliatory response from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard […]

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Tensions in Yemen on the rise

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According to Israeli officials cited by The Times of Israel, an airstrike conducted late last week in the Yemeni capital of Sana’a was aimed at Muhammad Abd al-Karim al-Ghamari, the Chief of Staff of the Houthi military. The Israeli military has not confirmed the outcome of the operation, but officials claim the strike coincided with

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Trump claims credit for Gaza ceasefire and calls himself ‘peacemaker’

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New US President Donald Trump has claimed credit for the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, which took effect on 19 January. The US president thereby called himself a ‘peacemaker’.During a speech, Trump said there were ‘no wars’ when he left the White House after his first term. ‘When I came back, we had Russia-Ukraine and

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European Commission warns for risk of higher inflation as a result of Red Sea attacks

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On 15 January, Iranian-backed Houthi militants fired an anti-ship ballistic missile from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen and struck the M/V Gibraltar Eagle, a Marshall Islands-flagged, U.S.-owned and operated container ship, the U.S. military has announced. The ship has reportly no injuries or significant damage and is continuing its journey. Earlier in the day, at approximately

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Concerns increase about Chinese influence in the Middle East

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The United States have warned Saudi Arabia and their Gulf allies against engaging too much with China, as the White House top official responsible for the Middle East made clear to Western allies in the Gulf that deepening certain ties with China would hamper their cooperation with their chief strategic ally and security partner. The

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EU agrees strategic partnership with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)

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The European Union Foreign Affairs Council on Monday approved a strategic partnership with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). EU agrees new strategic partnership with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) The EU has approved a new strategic partnership with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which consists of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab

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