Month: May 2026

Offer sent via Pakistan said to envision US unwinding blockade at start of Hormuz talks rather than as precondition; suggests

The Bennett-Lapid merger aims to unify the opposition, but could push some right-wing voters back toward Netanyahu.

Can Naftali Bennett break Netanyahu’s bloc and lead Israel, or is the hope of a Magyar-style political reset in Israel

Oil shipments from Russia have jumped 75% to about 60,000 barrels per day this year, making Moscow the country’s dominant

Both men were called to the stand by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who put his hand on the Palestinian FA

Iran demands payments for safe passage through blockaded Strait, including in form of charitable donations; US Treasury threatens punitive action

Jewish institutions sustained serious damage but no injuries reported; Russia launches over 600 drones at Ukraine in under 24 hours

Abu Dhabi’s exit, a summit snub, and public criticism expose a widening Saudi-Emirati split reshaping energy and security coordination.

Israel enjoys strong backing in US policy circles, but public and generational support is steadily eroding.

Bargaining factors: Several factors are contributing to what can best be described as a ripening of the market.