Author: Barry

As preparations continue for the Trump-Putin summit scheduled to take place August 15, 2025 in Alaska, the White House has suggested that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy may still join; though no invitation has yet been extended. Tentative Involvement of ZelenskyyAccording to senior U.S. officials, it’s “absolutely possible” Zelenskyy may join what is currently planned as...

Recently and controversially in Alaska, former U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met behind closed doors to discuss geopolitical matters ranging from Ukraine’s war to rising power politics and shifting dynamics on the international scene. Their meeting drew mixed responses domestically and internationally, raising alarm that it may signal Ukraine’s slow defeat...

Israel’s Security Cabinet approved a controversial and significant plan to seize Gaza City as part of an intensified military operation aimed at dismantling Hamas infrastructure, marking an intensification in Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza and sparking widespread debate both internally and internationally. Critics raised serious concerns over potential humanitarian consequences as well as impacts...

Iran issued a strong warning that any new aggression against it would be met with an “unprecedented response,” according to statements by one of its top military commanders, Major General Hossein Salami of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). These statements have further escalated tensions across an already volatile Middle Eastern region. General Salami made...

Global Energy & Diplomacy – August 6, 2025 Global energy politics have taken center stage in the ongoing Ukraine conflict, prompting former U.S. President Donald Trump to turn his focus toward India and urge Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discontinue imports of crude oil from Russia. But India shows no sign of yielding–highlighting a complex...

American author and analyst Daniel Lazare voiced deep skepticism towards recent initiatives by European governments towards recognising a Palestinian state, questioning their motives as symbolic gestures rather than real measures toward ensuring Palestinian sovereignty. Lazare cautioned that any recognition moves may only serve to further alienate Palestine from European policymakers and diplomatic partners. Europe’s Recognition:...

Hamas has charged Israel with starvation of civilians and detainees in Gaza, alleging hostages held by them are experiencing similar deprivations to all Palestinians across the territory. Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida claimed Israeli captives in Gaza “eat what our fighters and all our people eat,” with no special privileges due to what he described as...

Iran, August 3-2025 — In an impressive display of solidarity, 150 Iranian lawmakers issued a joint statement commending Yemeni fighters, declaring them to be on “the right side of history” through their operations inspired by pro-Palestinian sentiment and opposition to U.S. and Israeli policies. IRNA news agency issued a statement commending Yemeni combatants for their...

Date and Location of Event: August 2, 2025 in Jerusalem/Ramallah/New York Even amid diplomatic activity and international recognition, a viable Palestinian state remains unlikely. Territory is divided, governance fragmented and Israeli opposition strong; symbolic gestures have not led to tangible change on the ground. As of mid-2025, approximately 147 UN member states had officially recognized...

alleging that their militarized distribution system under the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) has turned humanitarian assistance sites into lethal areas, prompting Israeli forces and GHF contractors to open fire on starving civilians seeking aid, often leading to “regular bloodbaths.” Human Rights Watch/Hurriyet Daily News.Mass Shootings at Humanitarian SitesBetween May 27 and July 31 of 2025,...