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Hezbollah Lawmaker Warns Against Israel Deal

Hezbollah Lawmaker Warns Against Israel Deal

Jul 1, 2026 · James Parker

Lebanese authorities face a stark warning from a Hezbollah lawmaker against enforcing a maritime border agreement with Israel. The agreement was signed in Washi

Gulf States Reconsider Relations with Iran

Gulf States Reconsider Relations with Iran

Jun 30, 2026 · Emily Ross

Gulf states are reevaluating their stance on Iran as the country continues to escalate tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Bahrain's Foreign Minister recently met

Tensions Rise as Oil Worries Flare

Tensions Rise as Oil Worries Flare

Jun 30, 2026 · Emily Ross

Tensions between Iran and the US are escalating over a memorandum of understanding, with disagreements on fund usage. Iraq is seeking a higher oil production qu

Iraq Seeks Higher OPEC Oil Production Quota

Iraq Seeks Higher OPEC Oil Production Quota

Jun 29, 2026 · David Chen

Iraq's oil ministry announced on Thursday that the country has urged OPEC to increase its oil production quota. This request comes after Iraq, a founding OPEC m

Deliberate Targeting of Palestinian Children

Deliberate Targeting of Palestinian Children

Jun 29, 2026 · James Parker

The UN's top investigative body on Palestine and Israel released a report concluding that Israeli forces deliberately targeted Palestinian children in Gaza. The

Iran Fails to Secure Victory

Iran Fails to Secure Victory

Jun 29, 2026 · James Parker

In June 2026, US Vice President JD Vance met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani in

Southeast Asia Strengthens Defense Ties

Southeast Asia Strengthens Defense Ties

Jun 28, 2026 · Hannah Price

Southeast Asian countries are boosting defense cooperation, altering the dynamics in the South China Sea. This development comes as regional nations expand thei