Leaked recordings suggest former Assad officers in Lebanon are discussing plans to destabilize Syria, straining Syrian-Lebanese relations.

China is expanding in the global halal economy, leading in exports, but its certification lacks the prestige of Southeast Asian and Gulf labels.

The 2026 U.S. defense budget signals a shift from military presence to industrial production, driven by competition with China.

Israel’s recognition of Somaliland directly challenges Türkiye’s deep strategic partnership with Somalia, including oil exploration and a military base.

Trump’s Board of Peace, with 19 nations, challenges the UN’s effectiveness, raising questions about the future of global governance.

Iran faces a decisive turning point: internal collapse converges with external pressure, and its great power allies have proved hollow.

Israel is the main source of instability in the Middle East; the U.S. must fundamentally reappraise its relationship with Israel.

Dick Cheney, architect of the Iraq War, helped destroy American faith in leadership and expanded executive power for perpetual conflict.

The genocide in Gaza has not ended—it has merely slowed. Global attention has faded, erasing ongoing suffering. Silence is complicity.

Al-Sharaa’s Washington visit marks a historic shift: Syria now aligns with the U.S., not using Israel as a regime protector.