When allies ignore allies
The current Middle East crisis demonstrates that American power has not vanished, but rather that dominant powers struggle to enforce their will in a fractured global landscape.
The current Middle East crisis demonstrates that American power has not vanished, but rather that dominant powers struggle to enforce their will in a fractured global landscape.
Emergency alerts echoed across the Gulf as Kuwait and Bahrain responded to missile and drone threats, while the US and Iran traded sharply differing accounts of the escalating confrontation.
Built by the UAE in collaboration with South Korea at a cost of nearly USD 20 billion, the nuclear power plant holds strategic significance as the first and only operational nuclear energy facility on the Arabian Peninsula.
Air India has reduced frequencies on several international routes for three months as rising fuel costs and geopolitical tensions increase pressure on airline operations globally.
A CBS report alleging Iran parked military aircraft at a Pakistani airbase has triggered political reactions in Washington and renewed scrutiny of Islamabad’s regional role.
Israel sharply criticises Pakistan defence minister’s remarks, raising concerns over neutrality as ceasefire confusion deepens and military operations in Lebanon continue amid rising regional tensions.
According to Netanyahu, negotiations with Lebanon will focus on disarming Hezbollah and establishing peaceful relations between the two countries.
A surprise diplomatic breakthrough sees the US and Iran agree to a short ceasefire, with Pakistan stepping in as mediator and both sides opening the door for wider negotiations.
A last-minute pause by Trump has opened a short diplomatic window, with Iran signalling cautious support, even as tensions over oil routes and regional security remain unresolved.
Backchannel diplomacy picks up pace as mediators push for a short truce, hoping to prevent strikes and stabilise a region already on edge.
