Tag: Middle East
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Indonesia’s Prabowo Embraces a Softer Israel Tone: Balancing Domestic Sentiment and Geopolitics
Prabowo Subianto’s Strategic Diplomacy: A Softer Tone on Israel As Indonesia navigates a complex regional landscape, President Prabowo Subianto has signaled a shift toward a more cautious, nuanced approach to Israel. The pivot reflects a deliberate attempt to reconcile domestic political sensibilities with broader geopolitical ambitions. While the rhetoric has softened, the underlying calculus is…
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Israel Threatens to Escalate Attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon
Context: A fragile ceasefire under strain Israel has signaled it could intensify its military actions against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, warning that the group’s heightened activity along the border could push Israel to expand operations. The warning comes after reports from the Lebanese health ministry indicating that four people were killed in an Israeli airstrike,…
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Lebanon says Israel Intensifies Attacks After Negotiation Offer
Lebanon accuses Israel of intensifying strikes after negotiation offer Lebanese President Joseph Aoun attributed a sharp turn in the Israel-Lebanon confrontation to what he described as an attempted negotiation offer that was met with intensified airstrikes. The accusation came after a string of strikes that have escalated tensions along the border, threatening to widen a…
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Gaza Bank Branches Reopen Partially, but Cash Remains Elusive
Two Gaza Bank Branches Reopen—But Cash Freedom Remains Out of Reach In a rare development amid years of conflict and financial disruption, two Bank of Palestine branches in Gaza City reopened their doors to the public. The partial restart marks a tangible, if limited, step toward restoring some access to financial services for residents who…
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Hamas challenges Australia terror listing in court as ceasefire talks proceed
Overview: Hamas fights to overturn Australian terror designation Hamas has taken its legal fight to Australia’s courts, seeking to overturn its designation as a terrorist organisation by the Australian government. The move comes as parallel efforts toward a ceasefire and broader regional diplomacy unfold, highlighting how legal processes can intersect with military and diplomatic initiatives.…
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Mining firms embrace bumper investor interest from the Middle East
Gulf States turn to critical minerals as a growth lever Mining executives are witnessing a sharp upswing in investor interest from the Middle East, a trend that aligns with regional ambitions to diversify economies and participate more deeply in the global supply chain for critical minerals. From copper and lithium to nickel, cobalt and the…
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Gulf States Bet on Critical Minerals Boom, Rallying Behind Rare Earths and Lithium
Gulf States Bet on a New Frontier: Critical Minerals From Riyadh to Abu Dhabi, a new wave of investment is turning the Middle East into a growing hub for critical minerals. While oil has long fueled the region’s wealth, policymakers and business leaders are laying the groundwork for a diversified economy centered on materials essential…
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Trump threatens to go in and kill Hamas in Gaza over internal clashes
Trump’s new warning underscores volatility in Gaza ceasefire President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning that he could abandon the current Gaza ceasefire if Hamas continues attacks on rival groups and alleged Israeli collaborators inside the enclave. In a social media post on Thursday, Trump said, “If Hamas continues to kill people in Gaza,…
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Trump Threatens to Go In and Kill Hamas in Gaza Over Internal Clashes
Trump’s Warning Signals a Dangerous Shift in Gaza Policy In a bold, raising-the-stakes move, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the United States could “go in and kill” Hamas in Gaza if the Palestinian group continues to target gangs and alleged Israeli collaborators in the territory. Posted on social media, the message marked a sharp…
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Gaza latest: Hostage Families Demand Ceasefire Termination If Bodies Are Not Returned
Eyes on the ceasefire: a rising call from hostage families The latest developments in Gaza have thrust the fate of Israeli hostages and captives back into the spotlight. The families, represented by the Hostage Families Forum Headquarters, have issued a stark demand: if Hamas cannot guarantee the return of all hostage bodies, the ceasefire should…