Russia's military is now encircling several Ukrainian cities

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The effects of a widening war in the Middle East

A week ago, the U.S. and Israel began airstrikes on Iran, killing the regime’s leader and starting a war that has now threatens to to expand throughout the Middle East. Iran struck back, firing missiles and drones at Israel, but also at U.S. allies including Bahrain, Saudi Arabia ...  Show more

Who will be Iran’s next leader?; How Ukraine might help defend the Gulf

A panel of clerics in Iran are meeting to decide on the next leader of the fundamentalist regime after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in recent airstrikes. After nearly 40 years of his rule, the choice could either cement hardline continuity under his son or usher in a fundame ...  Show more

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Why is Russia’s invasion plan failing?
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