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How might Eritrea's growing influence on shipping routes affect global trade and local communities?

Amid growing tensions and security risks in the Horn of Africa, Eritrea, with its strategically important coastal points on the Red Sea, is emerging as an important player in the region

What are the potential implications of increased military action against Iran for regional stability and international relations?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the possibility of attacking Iran again in 2026 during his meeting with President Trump on Monday, according to a U.S. official and two additional U.S. sources familiar with the details of the meeting. Why it matters: Another war with Iran could further destabilize a region that's seeking stability after two years of crises. Trump and Netanyahu both saw the 12-day war with Iran in June as a tremendous success. But Netanyahu has argued more strikes might be necessary to prevent Tehran from rebuilding its capabilities. Trump said after the meeting that if Iran tries to rebuild its nuclear program, the U.S. will destroy it again. He also said he'd prefer to strike a nuclear deal with Tehran.The U.S. official said Trump would likely back "round two" if the U.S. sees Iran taking real and verifiable steps to reconstitute its nuclear program, but "the tension will be in agreeing what reconstitution means." Between the lines: Trump's repeated claims that Iran's nuclear program was obliterated by the U.S. would make it harder to justify ordering new strikes, or giving Netanyahu a green light to do so. While the U.S. only attacked Iran's nuclear facilities, Israel also targeted Iran's conventional military assets, particularly ballistic missiles.Netanyahu and other Israeli officials have been sounding the alarm in recent weeks about Iran rebuilding its missile program. Behind the scenes: In the meeting, Netanyahu discussed the statu

How should countries respond to drone attacks in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia?

Kyiv launches what may be its largest attack wave of war, with fire breaking out at warehouse near Russian capital

How should Japan balance honoring its history with maintaining good relations with its neighbors?

China urges Tokyo to do ‘serious soul-searching’ after defence minister visits shrine seen as symbol of Japanese militarism

What are the potential policy responses to the ongoing violence in Ukraine and their implications for regional security and humanitarian efforts?

Ukraine said its forces ‘adhere to international law’

How might the US-Iran deal affect peace in the region and global relations?

Several countries welcome deal, as IAEA chief says 'now the technical work starts' on Iran's nuclear programme

What are the potential impacts of countries helping China avoid tariffs on international trade policies?

White House report claims tens of billions of dollars in annual revenue lost to transshipments

How should the U.S. respond to high gas prices while dealing with tensions in Iran?

"The Strait of Hormuz cannot be seized by a tweet or an aircraft carrier, by issuing an order or by delivering an election speech," said Iran's deputy foreign minister

What are the potential policy implications for Gaza's recovery and stability following the recent ceasefire?

A Palestinian businessman on the persistent humanitarian crisis in the territory, and what he hopes might change

What should be done to address the ongoing violence between Israel and Lebanon?

What should be done to protect civilians in Ukraine and Russia during the ongoing conflict?

UN monitors say civilian casualties in Ukraine hit their highest monthly level since the start of Russia's full-scale war. The latest attacks included a Russian drone strike on a train, killing two workers. DW has more

How should countries respond when their diplomats face intimidation abroad?

The pair were 'detained for several hours without reason, interrogated and one of them was physically assaulted,' said French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, adding that they were now safe and due to return to France within hours