Middle East
UAE's dollar swap threats show how brittle these US alliances can be
The Emirates don't need the money but they are laying down a marker: if we take fire because of Washington, we want something in return
April 25, 2026
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Asia-Pacific
War has significantly altered major Trump meeting with Xi
Rather than a clash, these titans are likely tempered by the Middle East war. The question, who now has the better advantage?
April 22, 2026
QiOSK
$240 million drone vanishes into thin air
According to critics, the MQ-4C was rolled out despite known operational issues
April 21, 2026
Middle East
Trump's regime change fantasies never stood a chance
Polling over time shows pro-American Iranians who want war with US don't quite exist
April 21, 2026
Middle East
Catholics finally splitting with Trump over Iran war and Israel
It started with Gaza, but the admin's fight with the pope and its insistence that Jesus blesses US bombing raids have put this pillar of the base at serious risk
April 20, 2026
QiOSK
Strait of Hormuz is open, but economic pain is just beginning
At this week's IMF meetings, world leaders warned of the long-term impacts of the past six weeks of war
April 17, 2026
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