Mecca Pact Faces Major Questions; Pakistan Under Pressure
After establishing itself as a key player in regional diplomacy by mediating talks between Washington and Tehran, Pakistan achieved a major milestone in its expanded diplomatic efforts last…
Category: International
AP Report | US admits to deploying weapons in space for the first time
The United States has admitted for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space. Speaking at the Air, Space & Cyber Conference in Maryland on Monday,…
Putin Moves to Suppress Dissent; ‘Managed Democracy’ Under Authoritarian Rule
As Russia’s upcoming parliamentary elections approach, a significant paradox within President Vladimir Putin’s regime has come to the fore. While there is little uncertainty regarding the election outcome,…
Houthis Seek Sole Control Over All of Yemen
Yemen’s Houthi rebels are capturing territory one area after another. Having seized several key locations—including Mocha—they now aim to take control of the entire country. Mohammed Al-Basha, a…
US Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Restrictions on Mail-in Voting
US President Donald Trump had issued an executive order imposing strict regulations on mail-in voting. The US Supreme Court has rejected this move ahead of the midterm elections.…
Intelligence Agencies Search for Kim’s ‘Secret Son’
South Korean intelligence agencies are attempting to verify whether North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has a secret son. However, the agency stated that even if such a…
Is the United Kingdom on the Verge of Breaking Up?
Is the United Kingdom now on the path to disintegration? The country’s territorial integrity is facing fresh challenges. Leaders from Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland are uniting to…
Arab Economies Face Deep Crisis Amidst Hormuz Blockade
Gulf Arab nations are facing significant economic risks due to the halt in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts believe that the pre-conflict conditions, which allowed for…
Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia: Why Isn’t the ‘Mecca Alliance’ Taking Up Arms?
Despite repeated attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeting Saudi Arabia’s energy infrastructure and civilian facilities, the newly formed defense alliance comprising Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia has yet…
Saudi Arabia’s major pipeline shut down; 4% of global oil supply at risk
A key pipeline used for Saudi Arabia’s oil exports has been damaged in a Houthi attack. If this Red Sea-bound line cannot be restarted quickly, the country faces…
