U.S. Targets Chinese “Teapot” Refinery in Trump’s Iran Sanctions Blitz
The United States has escalated its economic war on Iran by sanctioning a Chinese "teapot" refinery and a network of...
March 20, 2025Section
Middle East
Trump Launches Decisive Strike Against Houthis: ‘Your Time is Up’
President Donald Trump ordered extensive airstrikes against Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels on March 15. The strikes killed 53 people. Fighter...
March 17, 2025
China and Russia Back Iran’s Peaceful Nuclear Claims Amid Rising Tensions
China, Russia, and Iran convened in Beijing on March 14, 2025, issuing a joint statement supporting Iran's assertion that its...
March 15, 2025
UAE Aluminum Exports Surge as Trump’s Tariffs Reshape Global Trade
Recent US Department of Commerce data reveals a dramatic spike in UAE aluminum exports to the United States during. Analysis...
March 13, 2025
Armenia and Azerbaijan Finalize Peace Deal to End Four-Decade Conflict
Officials from Armenia and Azerbaijan announced today they have reached consensus on all articles of a landmark peace agreement. The...
March 13, 2025
Trump Administration Secures Ukrainian Agreement to Full Ceasefire Plan
Sec. Marco Rubio and National Security Advisor Michael Waltz announced today that Ukraine has agreed to a U.S. proposal for...
March 11, 2025
Saudi-Ukraine Peace Summit Paves Way for Critical U.S. Talks
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed establishing a sustainable. Analysis from The Rio Times.
March 11, 2025
Syrian Military Ends Operation Against Assad Loyalists as Death Toll Reaches 1,000
The Syrian Defense Ministry announced Monday the conclusion of military operations against supporters of ousted President Bashar al-Assad in the...
March 10, 2025
Lebanon’s Reconstruction Costs Estimated at $11 Billion Following Israel-Hezbollah War
The World Bank released a comprehensive report today revealing Lebanon needs $11 billion for post-war reconstruction and recovery. The assessment...
March 9, 2025