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Why the US-Iran Hormuz tug-of-war is unlikely to see an outright winner
The US-Iran standoff over the Strait of Hormuz is shaping up less as a contest with a clear winner than as a prolonged struggle for leverage and endurance, in which each side can raise the other's costs but neither can easily force a decisive politic
By
Murat Sofuoglu
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Spotlight
Why Erzurum deserves a spot on your Türkiye travel list
The city in eastern Türkiye may not be on the popular tourist trail, but for the footloose and fancy-free, Erzurum is the perfect destination off the beaten track.
By
Johnny Ward
Will growing oil exports let Venezuelans take control of their economy?
Venezuelans must prioritise sovereign control over the economy, as the post-Maduro opening can deepen their dependence on foreign powers, experts say.
By
Kazim Alam
US Hormuz blockade and what it means for global supply chains
As the US president has ordered a naval blockade in the Gulf to force Iran to accept American terms, experts warn a prolonged standoff could destabilise global markets, posing significant risks to energy flows and supply chains.
By
Murat Sofuoglu
Betraying Lausanne: Greece’s coordinated campaign to suppress Turkish minority in Western Thrace
Beyond the denial of names and titles, Athens is deploying a multi-layered strategy to suffocate the Turkish minority’s institutions, spiritual leadership, and future generations.
By
Aslan Can Delibas
WILL ORBAN’S ELECTION DEFEAT LEAD TO A DRAMATIC CHANGE IN EUROPE?
The EU may gain a “less obstructive partner” under the new Hungarian leadership, but domestic constraints will prevent an abrupt liberal turn in Budapest, experts say.
By
Kazim Alam
BEHIND THE HEADLINES
Three years on, Sudan’s community kitchens are collapsing under war and hunger
Zeynep Conkar
As Vance flies to Pakistan, can he end 48 years of hostility between the US and Iran?
Sadiq S Bhat
WSJ asks a question about Iran. But it sounds more like arrogance and here’s why.
Murat Sofuoglu
‘Eternal Darkness’: Did Netanyahu seek to ‘exploit the ambiguity’ of the US-Iran ceasefire?
Israel’s strikes on Lebanon may reflect efforts to prolong the conflict and extract maximum advantage from the uncertainty surrounding the fragile US-Iran truce, analysts say.
By
Murat Sofuoglu
Hawks or doves: Who are the key negotiators at Iran-US talks in Islamabad?
Here’re the brief profiles of five men from the US and Iran, who will determine over the weekend whether the region slides back into conflict or moves towards de-escalation.
Will the US-Iran ceasefire become lasting peace?
Despite initial optimism, there is a growing doubt that the fragile truce will hold as Israel continues to attack Lebanon, which Tehran insists must be included in any ceasefire.
By
Murat Sofuoglu
US media give wall-to-wall coverage to US-Iran truce, noting Pakistan's role, ceasefire fragility
Leading US media are covering the Islamabad-mediated ceasefire as a key developing story. Here's how they are reporting it.
By
Baba Umar
With WhatsApp and Signal, Pakistan delivered Iran-US ceasefire through deft backroom dealmaking
Steve Witkoff was the key negotiator for the US, even though President Trump and Vice President Vance also spoke with Pakistan’s defence chief Asim Munir at critical junctures.
By
Kazim Alam
Digital sovereignty: Africa's new battle for independence
As Africa rapidly digitalises, hidden behind the boom are the growing concerns over the continent’s lack of control of the data it produces.
By
Emmanuel Oduor
IN PICTURES: THOUSANDS TAKE TO STREETS IN TEHRAN AFTER CEASEFIRE WITH US ANNOUNCED
Thousands of Iranians wave the country's flags and hold posters of Iran's supreme leader in Tehran after a two-week ceasefire with the US is announced.
Spotlight
Murat Sofuoglu
Rescue mission or attempt to seize uranium: What happened during US operation to rescue airman?
7 min read
Magomed Tuati
A distant war, an expensive life: How the conflict with Iran hit American wallets
7 min read
Noureldein Ghanem
'Constant fear': Southern Lebanese bewail daily life struggles caused by Israel's aggression
5 min read
Kazim Alam
As military losses mount and Iran refuses to back off, US faces staggering cost of a chaotic war
7 min read
SPOTLIGHT
70,000+ Palestinians killed in Gaza and Israel now admits it
More than 70,000 Palestinians killed by Israel.
SPOTLIGHT
Murat Sofuoglu
‘Chronic dissenters’: Why Türkiye’s growing NATO role is making Israel nervous?
7 min read
Sadiq S Bhat
Gulf to Globe: Hormuz closure sends oil past $114 as experts warn of global growth shock
4 min read
Murat Sofuoglu
‘Chronic dissenters’: Why Türkiye’s growing NATO role is making Israel nervous?
7 min read
Kazim Alam
Why Western navies are adopting UAV carrier concept from Türkiye’s TCG Anadolu
5 min read
Abhishek G Bhaya
US jets down: Are Chinese experts offering online guidance for Iran’s precision strikes?
7 min read
Sadiq S Bhat
Gulf to Globe: Hormuz closure sends oil past $114 as experts warn of global growth shock
4 min read
Murat Sofuoglu
‘Chronic dissenters’: Why Türkiye’s growing NATO role is making Israel nervous?
7 min read
Kazim Alam
Why Western navies are adopting UAV carrier concept from Türkiye’s TCG Anadolu
5 min read
Long Read: How rediscovery of rare Rafflesia flower divided global scientific community
For centuries, Western botanists have waded into tropical forests and claimed to have ‘discovered’ unique plants and flowers. Now, local researchers want to take back that narrative.
Murat Sofuoglu
‘Chronic dissenters’: Why Türkiye’s growing NATO role is making Israel nervous?
7 min read
Sadiq S Bhat
Gulf to Globe: Hormuz closure sends oil past $114 as experts warn of global growth shock
4 min read
Murat Sofuoglu
‘Chronic dissenters’: Why Türkiye’s growing NATO role is making Israel nervous?
7 min read
Kazim Alam
Why Western navies are adopting UAV carrier concept from Türkiye’s TCG Anadolu
5 min read
Abhishek G Bhaya
US jets down: Are Chinese experts offering online guidance for Iran’s precision strikes?
7 min read
Sadiq S Bhat
Gulf to Globe: Hormuz closure sends oil past $114 as experts warn of global growth shock
4 min read
Murat Sofuoglu
‘Chronic dissenters’: Why Türkiye’s growing NATO role is making Israel nervous?
7 min read
Kazim Alam
Why Western navies are adopting UAV carrier concept from Türkiye’s TCG Anadolu
5 min read
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