- 19 December, 2025
Khalid Al Mansoor
Khalid Al Mansoori is a political analyst and journalist who covers GCC diplomacy, Arab League affairs, and regional developments in the Middle East.
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Preferential Nominations Brings Dooms Day For Iraqi Democracy Under Sadr Leadership
Iraq–Iraq’s political future seems to be decided over personal preferences and not leadership. Right now, the leader of the Sadrist movement Moqtada al-Sadr has nominated
China, India and Russia have advantages on hypersonic technology, says US Senator
United States–India, Russia, and China have advantages on hypersonic technology, said an American Senator in Washington. The United States (US) no longer dominates hypersonic technology.
France Brokered Russia-Ukraine Dialogue: NATO Eyewash?
France– The French president Emmanuel Macron continues to try and win brownie points as his fight for next presidency intensifies. With the aim of making
Somali forces kill attackers trying to enter base of Mogadishu
Somalia–Somali forces have managed to gundown two attackers as they were trying to enter the base near Mogadishu. They were reportedly trying to enter the
UN Libya election rules meeting to start without eastern parliament
Libya– The United Nations Libya Mission will start consultative meetings with legislators about election rules with representatives from the High Council of State, although the
Representatives from all regions of Yemen might participate in peace discussions
Yemen–Representatives from throughout Yemen, including Sanaa, which is held by the Houthi rebels, may attend a meeting to resolve the violence in Yemen next week
Lebanese Central bank governor charged with corruption and money laundering
Lebanon–After failing to appear in court for the fifth time, a Lebanese judge accused central bank director Riad Salameh with “illicit enrichment” and money laundering,
US considers removal of Iran Revolutionary Guards form list of terror groups
Iran–The United States is desperate for Iran’s assurance to be a part of the nuclear deal once again and for it, the Biden administration is
Saudi Arabia Seeks International Participation To Curb Houthi Attacks On Its Oil Facilities
Saudi Arabia– Repeated attacks on the Saudi Arabian oil facilities are affecting its supply chain. Yemen’s rebels are said to be repeatedly attacking the fossil
The Houthis are being chastised for sabotaging peace talks to resolve the conflict
Yemen–Yemen’s State Minister, Gen. Abdul Ghani Jamil, stated the Houthis will use all means at their disposal to sabotage the Riyadh peace negotiations. Fighting has