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Micheal Martin

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Geopolitical Conflict
‘They called us’: Has Trump abandoned Bab al-Mandeb to the Houthis?

Trump stated Houthis "called" seeking to avoid confrontation, allowing most ships through Bab al-Mandeb strait after seizing strategic positions, signaling US retreat from Gulf security commitments and abandonment of traditional security-for-oil arrangements with regional allies.

Al Jazeera · Sep 17
Geopolitical Politics
EU under pressure to sanction Israel's Ben-Gvir after 'unacceptable' flotilla taunts

Italian Foreign Minister Tajani requested EU sanctions against Israeli National Security Minister Ben-Gvir after video surfaced showing him taunting over 400 Gaza-bound flotilla activists who were blindfolded and restrained, prompting renewed European calls for accountability amid widespread condemnation.

The National · May 21
Geopolitical Conflict
New UK PM Andy Burnham to make visit to Kyiv on Monday: office

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham visits Kyiv Monday during Ukraine's 35th independence anniversary, announcing Britain's release of classified missile technology to enable local SCALP assembly and pledging continued defense support against Russia's invasion.

Gulf News · Aug 24
Geopolitical Economics
Irish army called in to remove fuel depot blockades

The Irish government deployed its Defence Forces to remove vehicles blocking fuel depots during a third day of protests by haulage and agricultural businesses opposing rising fuel costs, with the Taoiseach condemning the blockades as national sabotage despite a previously announced €250 million relief package.

Sky News · Apr 9
Geopolitical Conflict
As anti-Israel chorus grows, EU stresses that sanctions need ‘unanimity’

Several European governments including Ireland and Italy pushed for EU sanctions against Israel following its mistreatment of humanitarian aid flotilla activists, but the EU stressed unanimity among all 27 member states was required, creating procedural obstacles.

Anadolu Ajansı · May 22
Geopolitical Conflict
Trump On Securing Strait Of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump expressed confidence in securing the Strait of Hormuz. NATO countries will not assist in the conflict with Iran. Trump expects this to happen soon.

NDTV · Mar 18