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France launches landmark criminal probe into Lebanese banks over capital flight
2+ hour, 48+ min ago (224+ words) The French inquiry is not an isolated effort but part of a broader pattern of international investigations targeting Lebanon's political and financial establishment. French authorities are already handling extensive proceedings involving key figures such as former central bank governor Riad…...
Iran and Hezbollah: From frontline proxy to strategic bargaining chip in transition
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (241+ words) This does not mean Hezbollah has become irrelevant. Rather, it is no longer the dominant instrument in Iran's strategic repertoire. It is one tool among several, deployed selectively and calibrated carefully. This diversification reduces Iran's reliance on any single asset…...
US'Iran confrontation: Military advantage abroad, political fragility at home
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (364+ words) Yet military strength alone does not determine the final outcome of a conflict. Wars are also contests of endurance, legitimacy, and internal cohesion. It is here that the United States encounters a more complex form of vulnerability. Despite its external…...
US'Iran confrontation_Military advantage abroad, political fragility at home
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Trump's fitness to command American power questioned
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (284+ words) Trump's outrageous statement has drawn an extraordinary wave of condemnation, from Tehran to the Vatican to international rights bodies. Together, these reactions, among many others, underscore that Trump's rhetoric is not being treated as mere bombast, but a genocidal threat…...
Democratic alliance faces backlash over Gaza stance and moral leadership debate in South Africa
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (988+ words) In democratic systems, there are moments when political parties are compelled to define not only their policy positions but also their broader moral outlook. South Africa is currently experiencing such a moment, as the opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) faces growing…...
OCCRP and SIRAJ honored with global award for exposing corruption in Syrian football
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (620+ words) The award, presented in the Investigative Journalism category during a ceremony held on April 11, recognizes exceptional reporting that reveals wrongdoing in the world of sports. The OCCRP'SIRAJ investigation stood out for its depth, courage, and the significant risks undertaken by…...
US signals Iran drawdown as Vance claims goals achieved amid stalled talks
1+ week, 1+ day ago (750+ words) I do think that we're in a place where we've accomplished our objectives," Vance said during the interview. We can start to wind this thing down. I'd much rather wind this thing down with a big successful negotiation." Vance claimed…...
Blurred lines: Aid, allegations, and Turkey's expanding footprint in Iran
1+ week, 1+ day ago (364+ words) While humanitarian assistance is essential in times of crisis, the lack of transparency surrounding these operations raises legitimate concerns. Key questions remain unanswered: What exactly is being transported? Who is responsible for verifying the contents? And what mechanisms are in…...
Iran war not ended: Ceasefire shifts conflict into a new phase
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1060+ words) weeklyblitz. net Iran war not ended: Ceasefire shifts conflict into a new phase Moments that appear decisive in international politics often hide deeper and more complex realities beneath the surface. What is presented as an end to conflict can, in…...