After my meeting with President Trump at Mar-a-Lago, the Middle East is entering a moment of decision
By MariaMaalouf I met with Donald Trump last night at Mar-a-Lago, his residence in Florida. It was not a ceremonial exchange. It was a strategic conversation — direct, unscripted and unmistakably focused on outcomes. The takeaway is clear: Washington is moving away from managing crises in the Middle East and toward forcing decisions. President Trump’s […]
The Hijab (Veil) Across the Ages: From a Class Symbol in Ancient Civilizations to a Religious Choice Protected by Modern Law.
By Dr. Abdelaziz Tarekji When the Hijab (Veil) Is Reduced to a Single ReligionEach time the subject of the hijab (veil) is raised, it is almost entirely reduced to Islam, as if it were a religious phenomenon exclusive to Muslim women. However, a return to history reveals a completely different reality: the hijab (veil) is […]
The Permanent Unaccountable Class.
By General Mike Flynn I spent over 33 years in service to this country. I have worn the uniform in war. I have sat in the rooms where the most consequential decisions about American power are made. I have watched the federal government turn its full weight against citizens it found inconvenient, including me. So […]
UAE Announces Decision to Exit OPEC Effective May 1, 2026.
By Ampamya Ronah The United Arab Emirates announced on, April 28, 2026, its decision to exit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the broader OPEC+ alliance, with the exit taking effect on May 1, 2026. In an official statement issued by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, the UAE framed the move […]
Shelly Kittleson’s Captors Admitted Her Innocence But Said a ‘War’ Made Her an American Target.
By Tim Frazer In her raw, first-person account published in *The Atlantic* on April 23, 2026, American journalist Shelly Kittleson describes the moment one of her kidnappers looked at her and said words she never expected to hear from armed militants: “You are innocent. We know that.” The conversation, which took place several days into […]
UAE–Yemen File: Washington Tightens Pressure on Islah Without Pulling the Trigger.
By Prof Bill Michael It is no coincidence that this file is being opened now. In Washington, timing is not just part of the decision—it often is the decision. When U.S. institutions begin scrutinizing a political actor the size of Yemen’s Islah Party, the matter is neither technical nor purely legal. At its core, it […]
Pakistan’s Forced Conversion Crisis: A State Choosing Impunity Over Justice.
By Michael Arizanti In Pakistan, girls as young as 12 are being abducted, married off, and forcibly converted to Islam — and the state is looking the other way. This is not a fringe phenomenon. It is not a regional anomaly. It is a systemic, documented, and relentless pattern of abuse that Pakistan’s institutions have […]
Jeff Bezos’ Project Prometheus Nears $10 Billion Funding Round at $38 Billion Valuation: Building the Future of Physical AI.
By Sally Goldman In a move that signals the next frontier of artificial intelligence, Jeff Bezos’ secretive startup Project Prometheus is on the verge of closing a massive $10 billion funding round that would value the company at approximately $38 billion. The round, first reported by the Financial Times and confirmed across major outlets, includes […]
المملكة العربية السعودية تقود التحول العالمي في مسارات الشحن الإقليمية وتجارة البحر الأحمر
بقلم ثامر الشهرانيكشف تقرير حديث صدر عن مجموعة أكسفورد للأعمال (OBG)، بالشراكة مع شركة “فُلك البحرية”، أن الاضطرابات التي تشهدها التجارة العالمية أدت إلى إعادة صياغة مسارات الشحن، مما ساهم في تحويل ممر البحر الأحمر إلى مركز محوري لسلاسل الإمداد العالمية، معززاً من مكانته كمنصة لخلق قيمة اقتصادية مستدامة على المدى الطويل، حيث تبرز المملكة […]
UAE Minister Reem Al Hashimy: Iran Has No Right to Weaponize the Strait of Hormuz.
By Tumwesigye Anslem In a pointed interview on ABC’s This Week with Jonathan Karl on April 19, 2026, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem Al Hashimy delivered a strong message to Iran: the Strait of Hormuz cannot be turned into a weapon, and any attempt to control or close it would harm global […]