🌍 Major Global Political Events (Last 24 Hours

1. Middle East Crisis Intensifies

The Middle East remains in turmoil as tensions between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah continue to escalate. Israel has launched a ground offensive in Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah, while Iran has responded with ballistic missile attacks on Israel. As these hostilities grow, diplomatic efforts are in full swing. China has taken significant steps to maintain its long-standing relationship with Iran, pushing for stability and opposing foreign interference. At the same time, Beijing is urging for a ceasefire and a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

China's position reflects its deep interests in energy security and regional stability, with much of its Belt and Road Initiative investments linked to the region. However, the escalating conflict between Israel and its adversaries is testing China’s ability to balance its diplomacy in the Middle East.

2. Russia’s Deeper Role in the Middle East 🎯

Russia has increasingly entangled itself in the Middle East conflicts through its close partnership with Iran. Moscow is supplying military equipment to Tehran, including advanced Su-35 fighters and helicopters. While Russia seeks to balance its position as a mediator, its growing support for Iran and Iranian-backed groups threatens to escalate tensions with Israel and the United States. Iran, in turn, benefits from Russia’s military technologies, reinforcing its defenses as it faces off against Israel's air force.

As Russia supplies these military resources, its role in the region is becoming more prominent, further straining its relations with the West and deepening its involvement in Middle Eastern geopolitics. 🛩️

3. Ukraine Struggles for Global Attention Amid Gaza Crisis 💥

While Ukraine continues its fight against Russia, the world’s focus has shifted significantly toward the Gaza conflict. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made concerted efforts to keep global attention on the war in Ukraine, seeking support from non-NATO countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Despite these efforts, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza has overshadowed Ukraine’s ongoing war, particularly in Southeast Asia, where nations have shown growing concern over Western "double standards."

This shift poses a challenge for Ukraine, which relies on global support in its struggle for freedom, as it now has to compete with the Middle East conflict for international attention and resources.

4. China’s Diplomatic Tightrope 🎡

China continues to walk a delicate tightrope in the Middle East, maintaining strong ties with both Israel and Iran. While China supports Iran’s sovereignty and opposes external sanctions, it has also heavily invested in Israeli technology and Belt and Road projects. With both nations on opposite sides of the Israel-Palestine conflict, China's diplomatic balancing act is becoming increasingly precarious. Beijing is urging both sides to de-escalate and pushing for a peaceful resolution, but with tensions rising, it may struggle to maintain its neutral stance.

China’s careful approach underscores its strategic interest in energy security, economic investments, and political influence in the Middle East.

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Sources:

• Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
• The Diplomat
• Politico