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Thursday, June 25, 2026

Behind Diplomatic Smiles: Deep Frustration Grips UAE Over US Actions in Iran War

Just over a year ago, the United Arab Emirates was riding high on a wave of optimism. Donald Trump's second term brought promises of massive investment deals $2 trillion worth, by some accounts and the relationship between Abu Dhabi and Washington seemed stronger than ever. The Emirati leadership positioned itself as America's closest Gulf partner, a strategic ally in a region often described as the world's most volatile neighborhood.

Today? That optimism has curdled into something much darker.

Behind the carefully choreographed handshakes and public displays of diplomatic solidarity at the G7 summit in France, where UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan offered his formal thanks to Trump, there's a growing sense of betrayal rippling through the Emirati establishment. Business leaders, former officials, and ordinary residents are asking the same uncomfortable question: How could our closest ally drag us into a war we explicitly warned them not to fight?

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

The Shadow War: Did Mossad Really Target Pakistan’s Military Chief?

In the fast-moving world of global geopolitics, some stories sound like they were pulled straight from a spy thriller. But every so often, the line between fiction and reality blurs in a way that keeps intelligence analysts and the public guessing.

One of the most intense, chilling allegations to surface in recent years involves a supposed plot by the Israeli intelligence agency, Mossad, to assassinate Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, during a sensitive diplomatic trip to Switzerland.

Mosab Hassan Yousef: From Hamas Insider to Vocal Critic

Discover the remarkable story of Mosab Hassan Yousef – the son of a Hamas co-founder who became a Shin Bet informant and wrote the bestselling memoir "Son of Hamas." Learn about his transformation, his reasons for speaking out, and where he stands today.

A Comprehensive Look at the Man Known as "Son of Hamas"

Mosab Hassan Yousef has one of the most remarkable transformation stories in modern Middle Eastern history. Born into the heart of Hamas leadership, he became one of the most controversial figures in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict and his journey is far from over.


The Making of a Hamas Insider

Growing up in Ramallah in the West Bank, Mosab was surrounded by the political turbulence that has defined Palestinian life for decades. His father, Sheikh Hassan Yousef, was a co-founder of Hamas one of the most influential figures in the organization's early days. Young Mosab was immersed in the movement from birth, raised with the conviction that resistance against Israeli occupation was not just necessary but sacred.

But life had different plans for this Palestinian son.