JD Vance’s Historic Armenia Visit Signals Major US Push in South Caucasus
US Vice President JD Vance’s Historic Armenia Visit Reshapes Regional Strategy The JD Vance Armenia visit in February 2026 marks a turning point in US engagement with the South Caucasus. As the first sitting American vice president to travel to Yerevan, Vance’s presence signalled Washington’s intent to expand its strategic footprint through energy cooperation, defence […]
US Warns Shipping to Avoid Iranian Waters After Strait of Hormuz Confrontation
US Maritime Advisory Highlights Rising Iran Threat in Strait of Hormuz The Strait of Hormuz security warning issued by the United States on 09 February 2026 reflects growing concern over Iranian maritime behaviour in one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. Following a confrontation involving Iranian forces and a US-flagged tanker, American authorities have […]
Hind Al-Owais and the Epstein Files: UAE Diplomat’s Rise, Reputation, and Controversy
Hind Al-Owais Epstein Links Spark Scrutiny Over UAE Human Rights Messaging The Hind Al-Owais Epstein controversy has emerged as one of the most sensitive reputational challenges faced by the United Arab Emirates’ diplomatic establishment in recent years. A senior official known for championing women’s rights and human dignity, Al-Owais now finds her public image questioned […]
Saudi-UAE Rift Deepens in 2026 as Former Allies Turn Strategic Rivals
Saudi-UAE Alliance Breakdown: How MBS and MBZ Drifted Apart The Saudi-UAE alliance breakdown has emerged as one of the most significant geopolitical shifts in the Gulf in recent years. For much of the 2010s, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) and President Mohamed bin Zayed (MBZ) projected an image of close personal and political partnership. […]
Corruption Perceptions Index 2025: Why the Leadership Vacuum Is Deepening the Global Trust Crisis
CPI 2025 Exposes Leadership Failure, Trust Crisis The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025 delivers a message that is difficult to ignore: corruption is no longer just a governance problem—it is a leadership crisis. Across regions and political systems, the index reflects a widening gap between public expectations and political action. While laws exist and institutions […]
SBI Shares Scale New Peak After Lender Delivers Best-Ever Q3 Profit
SBI Shares Hit Record High on Best-Ever Q3 Profit State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest lender, delivered a quarter that not only impressed investors but also reshaped market expectations. After posting its highest-ever quarterly profit in the December quarter, SBI shares surged nearly 7 percent to an all-time high, reflecting renewed confidence in […]