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Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr around the world amid shadow of war
People gather with family and for congregational prayers to mark the end of the holy fasting month.
Categories: South Asia
Eid celebrations dimmed by war and displacement across Middle East
Economic crises and conflict dampen traditional Eid celebrations in Iran, Gaza, and Lebanon.
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Five problems the Iran war could solve for Israel’s Netanyahu
From the Iranian threat to his own domestic legal and political troubles, war with Iran has advantages for Netanyahu.
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On the Iran War’s Economic Fallout
In this episode, panelists discuss the ongoing geoeconomic consequences of the conflict in Iran, including global energy flows and oil prices, economic development and AI buildout in the Gulf region, and sanctions on Russia. They also explore inflation and interest rates as markets respond to the crises.
Background Reading:
- In this article, CFR president Michael Froman discusses the unfolding global energy crisis with CFR senior fellow Daniel B. Poneman and the Center on Global Energy Policy’s Jason Bordoff, all of whom worked together on the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve 2011 release.
Host: Edward Fishman, Senior Fellow and Director of the Maurice R. Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies, Council on Foreign Relations
Guests: Edward Morse, Senior Advisor and Commodities Analyst, Hartree Partners, LP; CFR Member
Meghan L. O’Sullivan, Director and Professor, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School; Member, Board of Directors, Council on Foreign Relations
Brad W. Setser, Whitney Shepardson Senior Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations
Karen E. Young, Senior Research Scholar, Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs; CFR Member
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Categories: Defense Policy
Long before Trump: How US policy has harmed the environment for decades
Environment advocacy groups are suing the US government over climate change policy rollback.
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Ukraine sends advisers to Gulf as it counterattacks Russian forces in south
Ukraine may have reclaimed 400sq km (154sq miles) of territory in 2026, and is downing record numbers of Russian drones.
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‘It helps us survive’: Poverty forces children into mine work in DR Congo
Congolese authorities say 70 children died in a landslide at the Rubaya mine, source of much of the world’s coltan.
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Three charged in the US with smuggling AI chips into China
US charges men reportedly tied to Super Micro Computer for helping to smuggle billions of dollars' worth of AI chips.
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Iran hits Kuwaiti oil refinery as Israel renews attacks on Tehran
Attacks stretch from Kuwait to the UAE as analysts warn conflict is entering a dangerous new phase.
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Iran war: What is happening on day 21 of US-Israel attacks?
Tehran has warned of zero restraint if energy facilities are attacked again, while Netanyahu points to ground operation.
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Eid under siege: Little to celebrate in Gaza as Israel tightens chokehold
Tighter restrictions on goods and aid are driving shortages, adding to the strain on families in Gaza on Eid.
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Iran women’s football team feted in Tehran after asylum battle at Asian Cup
Iran’s national football team returned to their war-torn nation after several of the players sought asylum in Australia.
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Iranian football players celebrated in Tehran
Iran’s national women’s football team has been given a hero’s welcome home, weeks after they were thrust into a crisis.
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FIFA’s Gianni Infantino seemingly changes course on peace efforts
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said his organisation “can certainly not solve geopolitical conflicts.”
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Iran footballer Azmoun kicked off national team for disloyalty, say reports
Reports say Sardar Azmoun, who plays for UAE club Shabab Al-Ahli, was expelled for Instagram post with Dubai's ruler.
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Japan vs Australia: Women’s Asian Cup final – team news, start and lineups
Hosts Australia will be hoping to turn the tables on Japan as they meet for a third time in the Asian Cup final.
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Why Pakistani farmers are suing two German companies for deadly 2022 floods
Case relates to RWE and Heidelberg Materials, accused of emissions that intensified historic floods and destroyed farms.
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Unpacking Netanyahu’s latest claims about the war on Iran
Benjamin Netanyahu claimed to have made significant progress in 20 days of war on Iran but indicated more is to come.
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Trump must ‘take the steering wheel back from the Israelis’ in Iran war
Trita Parsi, argues that US President Trump must not allow Israel to control the war with Iran.
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Luka Doncic scores 60 points as Lakers rally to defeat Heat in NBA
The NBA's leading scorer recorded the second 60-point game of his career as the Lakers take down the Heat in Miami.
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