Russia’s Victory Day Parade Will Be Missing Tanks and Other Heavy Military Armor
The absence of tanks and other heavy military vehicles on Red Square will highlight the heavy toll of the war in Ukraine.
International Relations
Loss of Emirates Further Weakens OPEC’s Influence
The exit of the United Arab Emirates is the most significant in a series of departures from the oil cartel in recent years.
Paraguay Says It’s Not Abandoning Taiwan. China Has Other Plans.
Beijing is trying to unravel an unlikely long-distance relationship that has endured for decades. Could Paraguay be tempted to stray?
Britain Summons Iran’s Ambassador Over Message to Iranians in U.K.
Iran’s embassy in London posted a message on social media inviting Iranians living in Britain to register for a ‘Sacrifice for the Homeland’ campaign.
Treasury Issues More Sanctions on Iranian Oil Exports
The measures aim to crack down on Iran’s shadow banking system and Chinese purchases of Iranian oil.
It’s Not Just War That’s Making the U.A.E. Leave OPEC
The United Arab Emirates’ decision to leave OPEC has rocked the region, underscoring how the country, at odds with Saudi Arabia, is increasingly charting its own course.
Iraq’s Prime Minister-Designate Thrust Into U.S.-Iran Power Struggle
Ali al-Zaidi, a political unknown, has been tasked with forming a new coalition government. Now, he must grapple with growing U.S. pressure to curb Iranian influence over Iraq.
UAE Says It Will Leave OPEC as Iran War Strains Oil Markets
The Gulf government has long complained about the group’s quotas, which officials believe unfairly limited its exports. Its departure is expected to weaken OPEC’s influence.
Luxury Yacht Linked to Russian Oligarch Passes Through Strait of Hormuz
The Nord, a 464-foot vessel, appears to be tied to Aleksei A. Mordashov, a Russian steel mogul who is under American and European sanctions.
Australia: Current landscape and engagement with the EU
In 2026, Australia and the EU came closer through a free trade agreement and a security and defence partnership. This briefing provides a concise overview of the latest developments