Geopolitics and Conflict

Tensions in the Middle East:

There has been a significant development with an Israeli interception of a pro-Palestinian flotilla near the Gaza coast. This action has led to protests, diplomatic expulsions, and an Israeli statement giving a "last warning" for Gaza City residents to leave. Additionally, President Trump signed an executive order promising measures, including military, to defend Qatar after an earlier bombing of the capital.

Russia's "Shadow Fleet" Activity:

A French naval force has reportedly boarded an oil tanker off the coast of France suspected to be part of a Russian "shadow fleet" and linked to alleged wrongdoing.