US commander says mental health is a ‘priority’ on USS Lincoln
The top US military commander in the Middle East has said mental health is a “priority” on the warship USS Lincoln, following reports of difficult conditions on board the long-deployed…
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…
Iran ‘agrees on general principles’ to restrict US, Israeli vessels from Strait of Hormuz: Tasnim
Saudi crown prince, US CENTCOM chief discuss regional tensions, Saudi media says US president reportedly warns Israeli leader to ‘stop blowing up buildings’ while sidelining Tel Aviv in Iran peace…
New attacks on shipping as Iran war talks hit fresh impasse
The U.S. and Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis reported separate attacks on shipping on Tuesday as prospects for ending the Iran war appeared to dim, with Tehran saying the Strait of Hormuz…
Saudi Arabia-Türkiye-Pakistan joint defense agreement reflects shifting Mideast security dynamics
The recently signed Makkah Joint Defense Agreement among Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan underscores a significant shift in Middle East security dynamics, analysts say, as regional powers seek greater autonomy…
As conflict in the Middle East intensifies, India’s relationship with Israel deepens
An Amnesty International report reveals that the country is now a key part of Israel’s weapons supply chain. Plus, Assam floods, student anger spreads and a song to put in…