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09
Jul

US Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran as Regional Tensions Escalate Following Attacks in Strait of Hormuz

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The United States has carried out a fresh wave of military strikes against Iran, marking a significant escalation in the conflict after Washington accused Tehran of attacking commercial shipping in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. According to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), the latest strikes targeted Iranian military assets believed to be involved in […]

08
Jul

U.S. Reinstates Sanctions on Iranian Oil Sales After Tanker Attacks, Raising Stakes in Middle East Crisis

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The United States has reinstated sanctions on Iranian oil exports after a series of attacks on oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers in and around the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant escalation in its economic pressure campaign against Tehran and further straining already fragile diplomatic relations. The move comes as tensions between Washington […]

08
Jul

U.S. and Iran Exchange Fresh Strikes as Trump Seeks NATO Unity Amid Escalating Middle East Crisis

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The fragile truce between the United States and Iran has come under renewed strain after both countries launched fresh military strikes, while U.S. President Donald Trump met NATO leaders in Ankara seeking greater allied support as tensions across the Middle East intensified. The latest escalation follows Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of […]

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared that Western efforts to strategically defeat Russia have failed, describing the current period as one of profound global transformation.
29
Jun

Russian President Says Country Has Withstood Western Pressure

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Putin Declares Russia Strong Enough To Overcome External Challenges Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared that Western efforts to strategically defeat Russia have failed, describing the current period as one of profound global transformation. Speaking during official remarks, President Putin asserted that attempts to weaken Russia militarily, contain its economic and technological development, and provoke […]

18
Mar

Killing of Larijani Complicates Iran’s Decision-Making, Narrows Strategic Options

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The killing of senior Iranian official Ali Larijani has deepened uncertainty within Iran’s leadership, complicating decision-making and narrowing the country’s strategic options at a critical moment in the ongoing regional conflict. Larijani, a prominent political figure and former secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Tehran on March […]

09
Mar

Iran’s Choice Defies Trump, Signals Hardliners Firmly in Charge

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Iran’s clerical leadership has chosen Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new supreme leader, a decision widely seen as a direct challenge to Donald Trump and a clear signal that hardliners remain firmly in control of the Islamic Republic. The appointment was confirmed by the Assembly of Experts, the powerful clerical body responsible for selecting Iran’s […]

Putin, Kim Jong Un to Attend Chinese Parade in Show of Defiance to the West
28
Aug

Putin, Kim Jong Un to Attend Chinese Parade in Show of Defiance to the West

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In a symbolic display of unity against increasing Western pressure, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un are set to attend a major military parade in Beijing today, standing alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping. The event marks the first joint public appearance of the three authoritarian leaders and signals a tightening […]

Trump–Putin Alaska Summit Ends Without Ukraine Deal, But Leaders Call Talks 'Productive'
16
Aug

Trump–Putin Alaska Summit Ends Without Ukraine Deal, But Leaders Call Talks ‘Productive’

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A highly anticipated summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday concluded without any formal agreement to halt or resolve Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine. Still, both leaders characterized their nearly three-hour private meeting as “productive.” The summit, held in Anchorage, marked Trump’s latest attempt to broker a peace initiative […]

Putin Unveils Major Russian Naval Expansion: A Strategic Push into Global Waters
29
Jul

Putin Unveils Major Russian Naval Expansion: A Strategic Push into Global Waters

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a sweeping naval modernization strategy that will see the commissioning of over 50 new warships, including advanced submarines, guided missile destroyers, and logistical support vessels. The announcement came during a high-level security forum in St. Petersburg, marking one of the Kremlin’s most aggressive maritime expansions since the Cold War. […]

Gold Overtakes Euro
19
Jun

Gold Overtakes Euro

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In June 2025, the European Central Bank (ECB) reported that gold surpassed the euro to become the second-largest global reserve asset by market value, trailing only the US dollar. Gold accounted for about 20% of global official reserves at the end of 2024, overtaking the euro’s 16%. This shift was driven by a 30% surge […]