Geopolitics Update
Friday, August 14, 2026 – Two ships attacked in the Strait of Hormuz; UAE blames Iran. U.S. sends new carrier to Middle East. Traffic through Hormuz seems to grind to a halt. U.S. threatens economic…
#Humanatarian Crisis
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900 obstacles and counting: West Bank families trapped as aid access shrinks
© UNFPA Palestine A woman and two children walk near the city of Jenin in the West Bank. 14 August 2026 Humanitarian Aid Humanitarians continue to provide life-saving assistance to people across the Occupied Palestinian Territory…
Thousands evacuated as heavy rain swells rivers in central China
An aerial drone photo shows repair work underway at the site of a levee breach along the Beiru River in Jiaxian County, central China's Henan Province, Aug. 13, 2026. Thousands of people have been…
Much more must be done to prevent and prosecute acts of violence in the West Bank: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The United Kingdom is clear that the only credible path to lasting peace and security remains a two-state solution, with a safe and secure Israel, alongside a sovereign and viable Palestinian state made up…
Spain: Ceuta and Beyond: Europe Falling Apart
You do not have to be a conspiracy theorist to understand that the recent events in Ceuta were driven by a deliberate strategy and very specific political objectives. Nor is this the first time…
Xi extends condolences to Colombian president over deadly earthquake
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday sent a message of condolences to Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella over a severe earthquake in Colombia. In his message, Xi said he was deeply shocked to…
