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The Rough Road Ahead For Trump

The House of Representatives passed a War Powers Resolution to block Trump from continuing military action against Iran. In a 215-208 vote, four Republicans crossed party lines to join Democrats, delivering a setback to the President. Meanwhile, Hezbollah has rejected ceasefire deal with Israel.

Navigating The Challenging World Order

Since the year 2000, India's geopolitical calculations have remained heavily dependent on the US-China tensions. The scenario has prompted New Delhi to directly challenge the influence of Beijing across the Indo-Pacific Region.

US May Invest USD 30bln In Iran

US and Iranian negotiators have reached a tentative 60-day ceasefire and negotiation framework. The extension of the ceasefire shall heavily depend on the progression of broader diplomatic talks and key sticking points. Iran has demanded that Lebanon also be included in the ceasefire accord.

US, Iran Strike Deal

The US has started deploying troops and warships in the Caribbean. A potential military operation in Cuba is on the cards.

Trump Softens Stance, Diplomacy Put To The Test

Iran's highly enriched uranium stockpile remains the central sticking point in the US-Iran ceasefire talks. President Trump has repeatedly claimed that Tehran should halt its nuclear activities in order to restore peace. Now, he has said that Iran should destroy its enriched uranium, instead of transferring it to the US. At the same time, Trump has threatened to blow up Oman.

Oil Crisis Prompts UK To Defy US Ban

Britain has eased parts of its Russian oil sanctions as the ongoing crisis in West Asia and the standoff in the Strait of Hormuz have surged energy costs and supply disruptions.

Opportunity Beyond The Alliance

The UAE officially left both OPEC and OPEC+ to prioritise its own national interests and to fulfil desire for production flexibility, as well as growth. The US-Iran War has exposed tensions among the Gulf nations, apart from disrupting fuel supplies.