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July 11, 2026, 04:03 PM - 6 min read
Trump’s reticence for full-scale escalation means we are unlikely to return to the war of February 28. Iran’s determination to show control means we are also not likely to see the ceasefire hold or a substantial peace agreement forthcoming.
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July 9, 2026, 04:45 PM - 6 min read
The structural flaw in the ceasefire deal was visible from the outset. The MoU rested on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz in return for the lifting of sanctions on Iranian oil – almost the only lifeline sustaining the Iranian economy. But nothing in the agreement resolved the question of Lebanon.
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June 24, 2026, 09:23 AM - 5 min read
In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed Iran was in a weakened position and ready to make major concessions when the Senate moved ahead with what he described as a "poorly timed and meaningless War Powers Act vote."
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June 15, 2026, 09:05 AM - 3 min read
The deal was agreed upon following a series of bilateral meetings in Oman and Pakistan, despite the two sides repeatedly engaging in frequent skirmishes in the Strait of Hormuz.
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June 2, 2026, 05:41 PM - 5 min read
The 47th US President hasn’t just dismissed any talk or action on climate change and policies, he’s also detested it.
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May 21, 2026, 07:13 PM - 4 min read
Auto-rickshaws carrying Donald Trump’s portrait and “Happy Birthday America!” slogans have appeared across Delhi as part of a US Embassy outreach campaign.
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May 13, 2026, 02:59 PM - 7 min read
Donald Trump’s constant tirades against NATO have necessitated urgent and alternate security arrangements for Europe. But could the complete absence of the American nuclear umbrella be a blessing in disguise for the 32-member military alliance?
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April 29, 2026, 01:47 PM - 7 min read
The global balance of power has shifted. The global south has both demography and economy on its side. The era of a Western-dominated world order is over. This is obvious, but it will take some time to sink in across the West.
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April 24, 2026, 12:39 PM - 2 min read
The controversy erupted after Trump made comments reportedly influenced by radio host Michael Savage, who openly used racially charged and derogatory language while criticising US birthright citizenship laws.
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April 21, 2026, 01:56 PM - 3 min read
According to a Pakistani source, preparations in Islamabad are "on track", a notable shift in tone after previous rounds ended in a stalemate.
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April 20, 2026, 04:13 PM - 6 min read
Any claim the 25th Amendment was “written with Donald Trump in mind” must be questioned.
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April 10, 2026, 09:44 PM - 3 min read
While Trump was quick to declare victory earlier this week, claiming US objectives had been met in the five-week conflict, his rhetoric has since taken a sharper turn.
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