Court of Appeal sees procedure in Qatargate case as regular.
By Andy Vermaut The Brussels Court of Appeal, indictment chamber, ruled on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, on the regularity of the proceedings in the case publicly known as Qatargate. The federal prosecutor’s office announced on Friday, February 20, 2026, in Brussels, that the judgment is 113 pages long and that the investigation currently involves 20 […]
UAE Stands in Solidarity with Nepal: Condolences Extended After Tragic Bus Crash Claims 19 Lives.
By Nash Seman In a swift display of compassion and diplomatic support, the United Arab Emirates has expressed profound solidarity with Nepal and offered heartfelt condolences following a devastating bus accident in the Dhading district that resulted in at least 19 deaths and 25 injuries. The tragedy unfolded in the early hours of February 23, […]
UAE announces additional $1.2 billion to support Gaza during Board of Peace meeting chaired by Trump.
February 19, 2026, The UAE announced a further US$1.2 billion for supporting Gaza through the Board of Peace. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced the contribution during his participation in the first meeting of the Board of Peace held in Washington under the chairmanship and […]
Emirates NBD Accelerates Asia Push on Surging Capital Flows.
By Ampamya Ronah Emirates NBD, Dubai’s largest bank, is ramping up its Asian footprint to capture the growing two-way capital flows between the Middle East and fast-expanding Asian economies. The lender recently obtained an investment banking license in Singapore and a merchant banking permit in India last month, strengthening its foothold in these strategic hubs. […]
Saudi Arabia Overtakes Russia as India’s Top Oil Supplier in February Surge.
By Tumwesigye Anslem India’s crude oil import landscape is shifting decisively in February 2026, with Saudi Arabia reclaiming the position of leading supplier as purchases from Russia continue to moderate under sustained geopolitical and commercial pressures. Tanker tracking results show Saudi deliveries averaging 1 to 1.1 million barrels per day this month, the highest since […]
Lindsey Graham Signals Strategic Backing for the UAE’s Regional Model.
By Sally Goldman In a statement that carried both diplomatic and geopolitical weight, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham firmly dismissed rumors surrounding Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, confirming after a 90-minute meeting that the UAE president is in strong health and fully engaged. But the significance of Graham’s remarks extended well beyond correcting misinformation. His message […]
Iran as the Gravitational Center of Regional and Global Instability.
By Rick Clay Iran has become the central pressure point in today’s global security landscape. While attention often focuses on Russia’s economic strain or China’s slowdown, the Islamic Republic now sits at the intersection of internal collapse, regional instability, and great power coercion. What makes Iran uniquely consequential is how its domestic fragility amplifies the […]
Texas: Is America finally waking up to with the Muslim Brotherhood?
By Adrian Calamel The Muslim Brotherhood and its associated organizations have managed to operate with impunity to destabilize America and slowly turn the country into a nation that accepts the most virulent forms of radical Islam. Texas Governor Abbot and Attorney General Paxton clearly recognize the threat which became frontline news when EPIC City was […]
From Power Broker to Self-Proclaimed Guardian of Sovereignty: Mohammed al-Halbousi’s Reinvention and Iraq’s Political Memory.
By The Capitol Institute In Iraqi politics, reinvention is common. Accountability is rare. Mohammed al-Halbousi now presents himself as a defender of Iraqi sovereignty, warning against the return of former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and citing alleged American objections to his nomination. He frames the debate in terms of economic risk, potential sanctions, and the […]
Texas Draws a Legal Line: Ken Paxton’s Lawsuit Against the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR.
By John Rossomondo In a move that is already reverberating across Washington and state capitals nationwide, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that he has filed a lawsuit against the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), seeking to prevent what he described as “terrorist organizations” from operating within the state of Texas. […]