Why Pacific Governments Are Pressing to Open Embassies in Jerusalem
Several Pacific governments cite faith, diplomatic ties and aid prospects as they consider establishing embassies in Jerusalem.
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U.S. Pressure to Send Korean Forces to Hormuz Strains Alliance
Washington’s demand that Seoul deploy forces to the Strait of Hormuz is creating political friction and strategic dilemmas for the U.S.–South Korea partnership.
How the Campaign Against the ‘Deep State’ Undermined Iran Policy
A look at how confrontation with institutions weakened US capacity and contributed to a costly policy failure with Iran.
Oil edges up after reported strike on Saudi Aramco refinery, traders weigh supply risk
Crude benchmarks climbed as a reported strike on a Saudi Aramco refinery heightened supply-risk concerns for oil markets.
Carrier USS Abraham Lincoln Heads Home After Thailand Port Call and Middle East Deployment
USS Abraham Lincoln departed Sunday for the United States after a five-day Thailand port call and an extended Middle East deployment.
Futures Retreat as Rate-Hike Odds Rise and U.S.-Iran Hostilities Reignite Market Caution
U.S. stock futures fell as comments at Jackson Hole lifted rate-hike odds and new U.S.-Iran clashes heightened geopolitical risk for markets.
Tehran Announces Ballistic Strikes on US Bases in Jordan as Tensions Resume
After a month-long lull, Iran says it launched ballistic missiles at US bases in Jordan, claiming heavy damage amid renewed US-Iran exchanges.
Trump Sends Saudi Nuclear Agreement to Congress, Conditioning It on Riyadh’s Recognition of Israel
Washington transmits a civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia to Congress, conditioned on the kingdom’s formal recognition of Israel.
USS Abraham Lincoln to Make Thailand Port Call After 250 Days at Sea
The USS Abraham Lincoln, after 250 days at sea and a Middle East deployment tied to tensions with Iran, is scheduled for a port call in Thailand.
Iran says Hormuz talks with Oman in ‘final’ stages as route approved
The geographical coordinates of the route in the waterway have been agreed upon with Oman, according to Tehran. Published On 5 Aug 20265 Aug 2026 Iran’s Foreign Ministry has said that talks with Oman over future transit routes through the Strait of Hormuz have been “moving forward”, with the coordinates of the routes now agreed…