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Somaliland coastal city of Berbera
Africa

In Red Sea crisis, Somaliland seizes leverage for US recognition

The North African country has grasped an opening, sending President Irro to Washington last week to make the case

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QiOSK

Banning US diesel exports will likely backfire on Americans

Sen. Chuck Grassley has endorsed a moratorium thinking it will provide more fuel the states, particularly famers. Not so fast, say experts.

t Cairo's Al-Ittihadiya Palace, Egyptian President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi receives Chinese President Xi Jinping
Middle East

China is outfoxing the US in the battle for Mideast influence

Washington's military posture comes with huge risks and responsibilities, easing Beijing's burden in the region

MBS Trump White House
Middle East

When Saudi Arabia realizes it's backed the wrong horse

George W. Bush's war helped hand Iraq to Iran. Trump’s war may help hand the Gulf — and above all Riyadh — to China.

Pakistan media
Middle East

Does Mecca Pact demand Pakistan enter Yemen conflict?

Islamabad's response need not be a binary choice between internvention and non-intervention

Saudi arabia oman
Middle East

Why Trump won't 'blow the sh*t out of' Oman today

If he wants to keep talking to the Houthis to help resolve escalating Red Sea crisis, Muscat is his intermediary