Tag Archives: Pakistan

Qatar, Iran, US relations

Posted on June 17, 2026 by borderslynn

Qatar and Iran share ownership of the largest gas field in the world. During Trump’s first term: https://middleeast.observer/analysis/the-iranian-funds-frozen-in-qatar/ After the US-Israeli illegal war in Iran, Pakistan have worked toward brokering a cease fire. Now Qatar is taking up the final … Continue reading →

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Friday: Trump says ‘close to a deal’. Monday: Trump says ‘war back on’. Oil prices drop, then surge. Another pattern for money making amongst friends.

Posted on May 24, 2026 by borderslynn

Response from Iran: Then: What happened on May 22? Iran confirms Qatar-hosted talks to end US-Iran war, with Pakistan serving as lead mediator A Qatari negotiating team and Pakistan’s army chief arrived in Tehran on May 22 to push ceasefire … Continue reading →

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Petrodollars to Yuan?

Posted on April 25, 2026 by borderslynn

According to the Wall Street Journal, the UAE’s central bank chief raised the idea of a currency-swap line with Treasury Department and Federal Reserve officials during meetings in Washington, D.C., last week. To be sure, the UAE has plenty of money, including … Continue reading →

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Disappeared or died: American nuclear scientists

Posted on April 19, 2026 by borderslynn

1945: What we are creating now is a monster whose influence is going to change history, provided there is any history left, yet it would be impossible not to see it through, not only for military reasons, but it would … Continue reading →

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Historical markers in the Middle East

Posted on April 14, 2026 by borderslynn

Below is an extract from Wajeeh Lion’s, Substack. I urge you to read the full article ‘Beyond Belief: The 1,400-Year History and Modern Geopolitics of the Sunni-Shia Divide ​The 1979 Revolution and the Sectarianization of Geopolitics ​The catalyst for the … Continue reading →

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Mega fail in Islamabad and Hungary

Posted on April 13, 2026 by borderslynn

J D Vance has been busy – failing. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15728111/Did-JD-Vances-Hungary-visit-backfire-Viktor-Orban-US-Vice-Presidents-support-failed-reverse-slide-PMs-polling-suffered-crushing-election-defeat.html And in Islamabad: Photos: Vance departs Pakistan after failing to reach deal with Iran JD Vance says talks with Iran ended after 21 hours without reaching agreement Last updated: April 12, 2026 … Continue reading →

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Israeli’s use unlawful phosphorus on residential areas of Lebanon

Posted on March 19, 2026 by borderslynn

Deliberate use of this substance will cause horrific harm to humans and their environment. https://www.trtworld.com/article/b9f138a2ee66 Increasingly we learn of strikes on hospitals after Gazan health centres were decimated by Israeli strikes. https://www.msn.com/en-nz/news/other/like-an-earthquake-inside-israel-s-deadly-strike-on-medical-centre/ar-AA1YG0KE And, as if now it is normalised, we … Continue reading →

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We are only as strong as the weakest link

Posted on November 2, 2025 by borderslynn

Humans evolved with difficulty. It is not easy being human as we possess many flaws, and we recognise the proverb as it so clearly speaks to who we are: If the chain has many weak links, it will break all … Continue reading →

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Internet Shutdown. Is this a precursor….?

Posted on October 1, 2025 by borderslynn

The Taliban in Afghanistan have shutdown the Internet on which those who had connectivity were dependent. 30 September 2025 Economic Development Lifesaving relief efforts to help remote Afghan communities devastated by last month’s deadly earthquake have already been hit by the … Continue reading →

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Fact: rich nations are largely responsible for the extreme effects of climate change

Posted on August 30, 2022 by borderslynn

Flooded areas of Pakistan look as though an ocean has deposited itself there. Hardly any land visible for the population to cling to whilst they await rescue. Scientists have long since explained why this has been progressively worsening over the … Continue reading →

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