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Iran's Oil Crisis Constrains China's Taiwan Military Options

US strikes on Iran disrupt China's oil supplies, forcing Beijing to recalculate Taiwan contingency plans. Energy insecurity may reshape China's military readiness and regional strategy.

Apr 15, 2026 | James Chen

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Lebanon Israel Hold First Direct Talks in Decades Diplomacy

Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors meet for first direct talks in decades at State Department. Negotiations address military withdrawal, Hezbollah disarmament, border security.

Apr 14, 2026 | Sarah Mitchell

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Iranian Ballistic Missiles Strike Saudi Arabia Energy Infrastructure

Iran strikes Saudi Jubail refinery complex with ballistic missiles, penetrating air defenses. First direct attack on Gulf energy infrastructure escalates regional conflict.

Apr 7, 2026 | Sarah Mitchell

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Ukraine Declares Economic War on Russia's Oil Machine

Ukraine strikes Novoressiysk oil hub and Baltic ports while Russia retaliates with 2,800 drones. Both sides abandon diplomacy for systematic economic attrition warfare.

Apr 6, 2026 | Alex Reeves

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Russian Drones Strike Odesa Port as Ceasefire Talks Continue

Russia launched 700 drones at Ukraine on same day Zelenskyy discussed Easter ceasefire with US negotiators. Strike on Odesa port signals Russia negotiates while waging economic war.

Apr 2, 2026 | Alex Reeves

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UK Arrests Palestine Activists Political Repression Civil Liberties

UK police arrest pro-Palestine activists despite High Court ruling ban unlawful. Civil rights groups call it political retaliation and weaponized counterterrorism law.

Mar 31, 2026 | Alex Reeves

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Rubio Draws Line: US Abandons Iran Nuclear Diplomacy

US Secretary of State Rubio declares Iran will never acquire nuclear weapons, abandoning diplomatic framework. Three non-negotiable demands signal shift from containment to confrontation.

Mar 30, 2026 | Alex Reeves

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Russian Diplomats Visit Washington While Drones Rain Kyiv

Russian delegation talks peace in Washington while launching 948 drones at Ukraine in 24 hours. Strategy demonstrates Moscow negotiates from strength amid Western distraction.

Mar 26, 2026 | Alex Reeves

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Iranian Missiles Breach Israeli Air Defense System Limits

Iranian missiles penetrate Israeli defenses on March 24, exposing gaps in air defense systems. Israel's technological advantage proven imperfect against sustained strikes.

Mar 24, 2026 | Alex Reeves

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China's Strategic Delay: Trump Summit Pushed to May 2026

Beijing postponed Trump's summit to May to maximize leverage amid midterm elections and oil price pressures. China's calculated timing reveals strategic patience in US-China trade negotiations.

Mar 18, 2026 | James Chen

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Iranian Protests Strengthen Under Bombs Defying Military Strategy

Iranian students and youth protest during active bombing campaign, hardening nationalist sentiment. Military strikes fail to break public will to resist.

Mar 17, 2026

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Iran War Creates Escape Hatch for Sanctioned Russia Oil

Iran conflict drove oil prices up 40%, forcing US to permit sanctioned Russian oil purchases. Move reveals sanctions regime fractures when competing crises emerge.

Mar 16, 2026 | James Chen