Oman warns of heavy rain, winds, and 2 m waves in Musandam
Oman (Washington Insider) – Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority’s NMHEWC warns of 20–60 mm rain, 28–64 km/h winds, 1.5–2 m sea waves, flash floods, and thunderstorms in Musandam, Al Buraimi, Al Batinah, Hajar Mountains. As Times of Oman reported,…
MI6 Chief Metreweli warns Russia, pledges UK support for Ukraine
Russia (Washington Insider) – MI6 Chief Blaise Metreweli, the 1st female head in 116 years, warned that Russia is a global threat, stressed UK support for Ukraine, and called for advanced technology in intelligence operations. As Zeynab Farajzade…
Israel & Hamas at odds over Gaza ceasefire phase 2 after Raed Saad’s death
Israel (Washington Insider) – Tensions rise between Israel and Hamas after the commander Raed Saad was killed near Gaza City. Nearly 800 Israeli strikes killed hundreds. Netanyahu demands return of captive Ran Gvili before phase 2 of U.S.-brokered…
UK manufacturing ends 2025 with output 13% & £44bn investment
UK (Washington Insider) – Britain’s manufacturers ended 2025 cautiously positive, with output +13%, orders +3%, forecast rising; Make UK/BDO survey highlights £44bn investment potential, 0.5% growth, and comments from James Brougham, Richard…
John Bolton’s Impact as National Security Advisor: Key Policies and Legacy
In an era where global threats demand bold strategies, few figures embody the tension between hawkish resolve and diplomatic nuance like John Bolton during his pivotal time shaping U.S. national security policy. As a key advisor to the president on…
Condoleezza Rice’s Historic Roles in Bush-Era National Security and Diplomacy
Condoleezza Rice shattered glass ceilings in American politics, rising from a childhood in segregated Birmingham to become the first African American woman to serve as National Security Advisor and later Secretary of State under President George W. Bush.…
Belarus frees 123 prisoners, including Kolesnikova, Bialiatski
Belarus (Washington Insider) – Belarus released 123 political prisoners, including Maria Kolesnikova and Ales Bialiatski, after US envoy John Coale negotiated with the US lifting potash sanctions; prisoners sent to Ukraine, Poland, and Lithuania.…
Kamala Harris VP Journey: Key Roles & Impacts Since 2021
Kamala Harris stepped into the role of Vice President in 2021, marking a historic milestone as the first woman, first Black American, and first person of South Asian descent to hold the office. Her journey from prosecutor to senator to the nation’s…
2 U.S. soldiers, 1 interpreter killed in Syria; Hegseth confirms
Syria (Washington Insider) – On December 13, 2025, 2 U.S. soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed and 3 wounded in Palmyra, Syria. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the ISIS-linked attacker was killed. As Reuters reported, on…
Oman records 3.9 million visitors with RO 2.6 billion investment
Oman (Washington News) – Oman’s tourism is rapidly growing under Vision 2040, driven by RO 2.6 billion investments, sustainable development, and rising visitor numbers, positioning the sector as a key driver of economic diversification. As…