President Donald Trump has grand plans for the Middle East, promising peace in a region torn by war. He wants to end the brutal conflict in Gaza, quell tensions with Iran, and support Israel. But his history and promises raise questions. Trump has always backed Israel strongly and wants to wipe out
As Americans eagerly await their election results, the rest of the world is also watching closely. The U. S. might not be the sole superpower it once was, but it's still the most influential nation globally. How the election turns out can shape the world for years to come. Already, the election cyc
In the middle of a complex war in Ukraine, Russia is looking to make a name for itself in the Middle East by helping to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. This isn't an easy task, given the fraught relationships and long-standing conflicts in the region. Some believe Russia could be a ke
On October 26, Israel made history by carrying out its first overt aerial attack on Iran. The move came after months of Iranian missile and drone strikes on Israel. Israel's Air Force, using over 100 aircraft, targeted Iran's ballistic missile production facilities and key air defense systems. This
Imagine this: a Saturday morning attack by Israel on Iran. This might seem like a local issue, right? Wrong. It could pull the U. S. into a regional war and drag other big players like Russia into the mix. The U. S. isn't stopping Israel from pushing the envelope, and it's just emboldening them. Rus
Israel launched surprise airstrikes on Iran early Saturday, targeting military facilities that produce missiles and surface-to-air missile sites. This escalation heightens tensions between the longtime enemies, with the region already facing violence from militant groups backed by Iran. Lebanon has
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is traveling to the Middle East. He's got his hopes up for some progress in the paused peace talks. These talks hit a snag after the Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar passed away. Things on the ground haven’t changed much, though. Hamas is sticking to its guns, and it’s
Russian President Vladimir Putin has been busy this week, discussing something called a "new world order" with Iran's president. The meeting happened in Turkmenistan, and it's significant because Iran has been helping Russia's war effort in Ukraine by sending drones and possibly missiles. This comes
Vice President Kamala Harris took the spotlight on Thursday, becoming the first US official to publicly address the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. This move was deliberately timed to coincide with President Joe Biden's written statement, released just moments earlier. The synchronized approach
On Friday, in Berlin, President Joe Biden sat down with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. The main topic on the agenda? Supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression. They also chatted about calming things down in the Middle East and standing against h
