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Trump “called off” a strike against the Houthis at the last minute: Fears of a new flare-up in the Middle East were the driving factor
The U.S. operation against the pro-Iranian rebels in Yemen was due to begin Sunday afternoon following an appeal from Saudi Arabia, but was canceled at the last minute – Division at the Pentagon over the next move
Trump plans $5 billion fund to finance reconstruction of war-damaged energy infrastructure in Middle East
According to the Wall Street Journal, the plan envisages investments in energy networks and infrastructure, with the ultimate goal of reducing regional countries’ dependence on the Strait of Hormuz for the transportation of oil and natural gas
Europe steps up preparations for possible conflict with Russia, analysis says
Belarusian drills near the Suwalki Gap, a drone shot down over Lithuania and Switzerland's new security strategy have sharpened fears Moscow could test NATO through hybrid attacks, while Washington weighs a permanent base in Poland
Merz insists he will not resign: ‘The reasons for the election result go far beyond me’
The German Chancellor described the election result in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania as a ‘deep rupture’ for the Christian Democratic Party
War and sanctions are crippling Iran’s economy, with GDP plunging 10.1%
Oil exports collapse, inflation reaches 69.9% and the rial falls further against the dollar
Germany in deadlock after Mecklenburg & Berlin elections: Merz stays until he leaves, while the far-right surges & sparks alarm
The German Chancellor remains in office not because the ballot box endorsed his policies, but because there is still no agreed alternative within the Christian Democrats & eight state premiers have publicly backed him
