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July 28, 2026, 03:20 PM - 3 min read
"The outcome of this review will be an acceleration of NATO's transition to a stronger, more equitable, and sustainable alliance, continuing the trajectory of positive change achieved by President Trump and his team incentivizing and enabling allies to lead Europe's conventional defense," he said.
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July 22, 2026, 06:27 PM - 7 min read
Trump promised to end America’s forever wars. Ironically, his presidency may instead come to symbolise the evolution of a new kind of forever war without a clearly defined beginning or end. The greatest danger may therefore not be another Iraq. It may be the gradual normalisation of an enduring conflict that repeatedly disappears from the headlines, only to return in new forms because the political conditions necessary for genuine peace have yet to emerge.
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July 20, 2026, 04:01 PM - 4 min read
US Vice President JD Vance has dismissed as "completely bogus" a media report alleging that senior White House advisers Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff sought to financially profit from their roles in US-Iran negotiations, saying he never received the private message reportedly warning him about the matter.
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July 19, 2026, 09:11 PM - 5 min read
Tensions across the Middle East escalated sharply on Sunday as the United States and Iran exchanged fresh military strikes, deepening fears of a broader regional conflict following the deaths of American service members in Jordan earlier this week.
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July 12, 2026, 02:50 PM - 4 min read
Precious metals, traditionally regarded as safe-haven assets during periods of uncertainty, have witnessed sharp price swings in recent sessions as geopolitical developments and macroeconomic factors continue to shape investor sentiment.
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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 10, 2026, 02:18 PM - 6 min read
Khamenei’s funeral was designed as a powerful political and diplomatic tool to project defiance and continued resistance against what Iran has called “global arrogance”. The government aimed to demonstrate its legitimacy, regional reach, public support and continued mobilising capacity despite the isolation efforts of its enemies. This mission seems to have been accomplished.
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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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July 8, 2026, 03:32 PM - 2 min read
The president described the Iranian leadership as 'scum'.
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June 30, 2026, 10:03 AM - 2 min read
Brent crude futures for August delivery, set to expire today, fell 1.03 per cent to $72.40 per barrel. Brent crude for September delivery was down 0.54 per cent at $73.51 per barrel.
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June 28, 2026, 09:10 AM - 2 min read
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has accused Iran of violating the Memorandum of Understanding between Washington and Tehran and threatened to “militarily complete the job”. On the other front, Israel has bombed southern Lebanon, killing at least one person, just a day after signing a framework agreement with the Lebanese government to end hostilities.
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June 23, 2026, 07:49 PM - 3 min read
In a lengthy post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump asserted that Tehran had made major concessions during ongoing diplomatic negotiations aimed at establishing a broader peace framework following months of conflict and instability in the Middle East.
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