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A plume of smoke rises during a reported airstrike by the Saudi-led coalition on the Houthi-controlled Yemeni capital Sanaa

Saudi Arabia will have to respond to Houthi airport attack – but the choices are stark

Monday | 12nd October 2026 As the Houthi threat grows, Saudi Arabia has been working to strengthen international cooperation and secure additional assistance from countries concerned about the conflict’s regional consequences. Riyadh recognizes that protecting its territory against increasingly capable missile and drone attacks may require a broader security effort involving intelligence sharing, military coordination

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A pro-Israel demonstration during Day Two of the Green Party Conference at Brighton Centre in Brighton, England

Britain’s Green Party votes to class Zionism as a form of racism

Monday | 5th October 2026 Britain’s Green Party voted on Sunday to classify Zionism as a form of racism, a decision that has triggered sharp criticism from British Jewish organizations, Israeli officials and political opponents, while highlighting the increasingly bitter debate in Britain over Israel, Palestinian rights and the meaning of Zionism. The motion, approved

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the Iran-backed Houthis launch next phase of campaign

As US steers clear of Yemen fight, the Iran-backed Houthis launch next phase of campaign

Tuesday | September 22, 2026 Over the past month, Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen have dramatically expanded their role in the wider Middle East conflict, transforming what had been a largely contained confrontation into a rapidly widening regional crisis. The Houthis have seized significant stretches of Yemen’s Red Sea coastline, including the strategically important port

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Blame game begins after Iran-backed Houthis’ lightning advance down Red Sea coast

Blame game begins after Iran-backed Houthis’ lightning advance down Red Sea coast

Saturday | September 12, 2026 Here is an expanded and more polished version, preserving the original reporting angle while adding context, transitions, and analysis. The desperate pleas for air cover from Yemeni military commanders began arriving in Washington and Riyadh in the middle of Thursday morning. An advance by the Iran-backed Houthi movement toward the

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Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks about Canada’s response to new U.S. tariffs, accompanied by Canada-U.S.

US-Canada Trade War Deepens as Tariffs Threaten Higher Prices for Americans

Monday | August 24, 2026 The United States and Canada are barreling toward a deeper and potentially more damaging trade war after last-ditch efforts to reach a new agreement collapsed Friday. The breakdown has brought the two closely connected economies closer to another round of retaliatory tariffs, raising concerns that businesses and consumers on both

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Zhu Rongji, the ‘economic czar’ who helped turn China into a powerhouse, dies at 97

Zhu Rongji, the ‘economic czar’ who helped turn China into a powerhouse, dies at 97

Wednesday | August 12, 2026 BEIJING — Zhu Rongji, the steely former Chinese premier whose aggressive economic reforms helped transform China into a major force in the global economy, has died at the age of 97. Zhu died of illness in Beijing on Wednesday morning, according to China’s state news agency Xinhua. He is survived

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with US President Donald Trump at Trump's

Why this time around, Netanyahu’s meeting with Trump might not go to script.

Tuesday | 28th July 2026 For years, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visits to Washington followed a familiar diplomatic pattern. Upon arriving at the White House, he would be welcomed with ceremonial honors, exchange warm handshakes with US President Donald Trump, and present a united front before cameras, emphasizing the unwavering partnership between Israel and

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Populist politicians on the right and left take a page out of Donald Trump’s playbook

Populist politicians on the right and left take a page out of Donald Trump’s playbook.

Saturday | 12nd July 2026 The world’s modern populists are increasingly embracing a political strategy that appears to benefit themselves as much as—if not more than—the voters they claim to represent. Rather than allowing scandals or legal troubles to derail their careers, many have learned to transform controversy into evidence supporting one of their central

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Celebrations were underway this week across the country, including in Mansfield, Texas, where families gathered

America held a big birthday party — and a soccer extravaganza broke out.

Saturday | 4th July 2026 The game that most of the world calls football is teaching America something about itself as it marks its 250th anniversary, while reminding international visitors that the nation is far more welcoming, diverse, and nuanced than the political caricatures that often dominate global perceptions. The World Cup has delivered a

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Guns on the television and in Iran’s streets as Trump renews war threats

Guns on the television and in Iran’s streets as Trump renews war threats.

Monday | 18th May 2026 Tehran — As dusk settles over Iran’s sprawling capital and the jagged, snowcapped peaks of the Alborz mountains disappear into the darkness, the city transforms into a stage for nightly displays of defiance and nationalism. Across Tehran, thousands of people have been pouring into the streets for state-organized rallies designed

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