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11 Mar 25

US-Hamas secret talks: A significant shift in the US foreign policy

One of the significant changes in US policy is the secret talks between Hamas and the Trump administration. The main purpose of these secret talks is to free American hostages being held in Gaza. Historically, the US has avoided direct negotiations with Hamas, which has been classified as a terrorist organization since 1997. One of […]

A Beneficial moment for Houthis of Donald Trump's re-designation

06 Mar 25

Trump’s Houthi terrorist re-designation: Escalating tensions and global consequences

Since 2023, the Houthis have fired at US Navy warships dozens of times, putting American men and women in uniform in jeopardy. They are backed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force (IRGC-QF), which supplies and trains terrorist groups throughout the world. The Houthis have carried out some attacks on civilian infrastructure since taking […]

12 Feb 25

Ukraine’s request for peace: Zelensky seeks Trump’s support against Russian aggression

‌Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky urged US President Donald Trump to play a crucial role in not only putting an end to the current hostilities but also making sure that Russia does not launch another war on Ukraine. He emphasized that Trump’s tough tone is “exactly what Putin is afraid of,” implying that the United States […]

Trump’s demand Return of US military equipment

27 Jan 25

Trump’s Afghanistan policy: Demanding the return of US military equipment

Future financial aid to Afghanistan will be dependent on ‌Taliban officials in control returning American military hardware, according to President-elect Donald Trump. Trump’s comments during a rally in Washington on Sunday, the eve of his inauguration on January 20, have increased skepticism about his administration’s position on the South Asian country that is currently experiencing […]

19 Dec 24

Analyzing the growing threats of targeted killings due to advanced technologies

Back in 2018, journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who belongs to the US, was killed inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. After researching, it was found that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman was involved in this murder. US intelligence found the MBS approved the murder. The Saudi government refused to accept this claim. After the Jamal […]

How Russia-Ukraine war impact the economy of different regions

17 Dec 24

How does the Russia-Ukraine war impact the economy of different regions?

Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, causing huge economic destruction in Central Asia and the Caucasus. The financial crisis in these nations became worse with the sanctions imposed on Russia. However, these regions have had to smartly adopt different strategies to cope ‌with the financial crisis. Many nations have not directly allowed the sanctions laws, but […]

Exploring the efforts of the US and its allies to promote peace across Syria

15 Dec 24

Syria: Unveiling US and Allies’ Efforts to Foster Peace

The Middle East and the United States are both working together to make sure that Syria’s chemical weapons are not being used by terrorist groups. According to reports, this is one of the basic aims of ‌US officials. Officials have to make sure that these harmful materials can never be misused and destroyed safely. President […]

15 Dec 24

Analyzing Assad’s sudden fall: Syria at a turning point

The landscape and power balance in the Middle East and abroad have shifted remarkably quickly since the fall of the Assad regime less than two weeks after a concerted attack by a wide range of opposition groups. Millions of Syrians were slain, tortured, dispossessed, and sent into exile by a cruel tyranny, but their long-suffering […]

15 Dec 24

Exploring the US decision to end normal trade relations with China

The relationship between China and the United States has become more fragile with time. The deal has damaged the US economy. Millions of Americans lost their jobs, and the CCP stole trillions of dollars in American intellectual property. Because of all of these losses, it is not good for the US to continue trade with […]

December 7, 2024
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Afghanistan has been a source of danger due to growing threats of terrorism. It also affects nearby nations in Central Eurasia. In August 2021, the Taliban took control of Afghanistan. Many people have noticed that ‌security in the region has gotten better. But there are many concerns about future threats. Because many international terrorist groups […]