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Red Sea, Red Lines: America’s Maritime Security Dilemma

As shipping lanes buckle under pressure, America's Red Sea base in Saudi Arabia grows stronger by the day. But is maritime security worth the regional risk?

Check Mate: Trump, the Anti-Iran Coalition, and Houthi Aggression

Houthi attacks on international shipping stopped, following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, although peace requires a political solution in Gaza and Yemen.

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Unfrozen from the Dead: Taliban Gains First Backer in Russia

Moscow's recognition of the Taliban government breaks four years of international isolation and opens a new chapter in Afghan diplomacy.

Seal of Approval: EU Delists UAE from Financial Watchlist

EU removes UAE from high-risk AML list after major financial reforms, paving way for deeper trade ties and strategic Gulf-EU cooperation.

Un-Detected: Russia’s Silent Assault on the Baltics

When midnight strikes on the Baltics, Russian ships drift dangerously close to cables that power Europe's digital economy.

Emotionless Yet Cultured: Banknotes Adopt Cultural Symbols

Banknotes worldwide are ditching famous faces for cultural symbols, reshaping national identity from the UK to Japan and Australia.

Spain Overtakes Japan: Services Economy Writes New Economic History

Madrid's GDP per capita now surpasses Tokyo's for the first time as services boom, marking a seismic turn in the global economIc order.