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On 2 March 1977, just nine days before his assassination, Lebanese politician and leader of the National Movement (NM) Kamal Jumblatt addressed a…

Since 2016, the US economy has experienced dramatic swings in both real GDP growth and consumer price inflation. After a period of steady expansion…

A high-profile conference convened by the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) in territories controlled by the Syrian…

America’s economy heavily depends on imported minerals vital for technology, energy, and defence. In 2024, the US was 100% import-reliant for 12 of…

On 4 August 2020, Beirut Port was rocked by one of the most powerful non-nuclear explosions ever recorded, with a blast yield estimated at 200–300…

In the June 2025 Israel-Iran war that may reshape the Middle East—for which Iran has prepared for decades—Tehran’s myriad militias, proxies, and…

During the brutal 12-Day War between Israel (backed by the United States) and Iran in June, Iran-backed proxies in the region may have been expected…

In Gaza, where nearly 60,000 people have been killed since October 2023 due to Israeli military operations, half a million individuals now stand on…

The electric vehicle (EV) industry has a new global leader, with Chinese company BYD surpassing American firm Tesla in sales. BYD sold a record 1,023…

Each year, around $1tn worth of cargo, including oil and liquefied natural gas, flows through the Red Sea and Suez Canal. This represents nearly 15%…