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UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
56 minutes ago

Chris Mason: Iran war means government's vicious circles tighten and darken

Increased defense spending faces challenges due to a struggling economy and public dissatisfaction.
#israel
France politics
fromwww.npr.org
9 hours ago

Israel is building a buffer zone inside Lebanon

Israel is expanding its military occupation in southern Lebanon amid low expectations for disarming Hezbollah through diplomatic talks.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 hours ago

Israel and Lebanon hold rare talks in Washington, DC, amid Iran war

Israel and Lebanon held their first direct negotiations since 1983 amid ongoing military conflict and differing priorities regarding Hezbollah.
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
11 hours ago

Lebanon: Debate over 'fake plot' to overthrow government

The Israeli attack on Lebanon reportedly disrupted a Hezbollah plot to overthrow the Lebanese government, though the existence of such a plot remains unconfirmed.
France politics
fromwww.npr.org
9 hours ago

Israel is building a buffer zone inside Lebanon

Israel is expanding its military occupation in southern Lebanon amid low expectations for disarming Hezbollah through diplomatic talks.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 hours ago

Israel and Lebanon hold rare talks in Washington, DC, amid Iran war

Israel and Lebanon held their first direct negotiations since 1983 amid ongoing military conflict and differing priorities regarding Hezbollah.
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
11 hours ago

Lebanon: Debate over 'fake plot' to overthrow government

The Israeli attack on Lebanon reportedly disrupted a Hezbollah plot to overthrow the Lebanese government, though the existence of such a plot remains unconfirmed.
#sudan
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
11 hours ago

Drones, Iran war escalating horror as Sudan war enters fourth year

Nearly 700 civilians have been killed in drone strikes in Sudan since the beginning of 2026, marking a significant humanitarian crisis.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
13 hours ago

Sudan: Iran war prompts 'massive' food and fuel price hikes

The war in Iran exacerbates food and fuel shortages in Sudan, threatening millions with hunger and impacting agricultural supplies.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
13 hours ago

After three years of war, what is the situation like in Sudan?

Sudan's civil war has displaced millions, caused thousands of deaths, and continues with no clear resolution in sight.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

Sudan is not lost. Here at last is a way to break the cycle of violence in our country | Abdalla Hamdok

Sudan faces a humanitarian crisis and violence, but civilian coalitions are working towards peace and a functional state.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
11 hours ago

Drones, Iran war escalating horror as Sudan war enters fourth year

Nearly 700 civilians have been killed in drone strikes in Sudan since the beginning of 2026, marking a significant humanitarian crisis.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
13 hours ago

Sudan: Iran war prompts 'massive' food and fuel price hikes

The war in Iran exacerbates food and fuel shortages in Sudan, threatening millions with hunger and impacting agricultural supplies.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
13 hours ago

After three years of war, what is the situation like in Sudan?

Sudan's civil war has displaced millions, caused thousands of deaths, and continues with no clear resolution in sight.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

Sudan is not lost. Here at last is a way to break the cycle of violence in our country | Abdalla Hamdok

Sudan faces a humanitarian crisis and violence, but civilian coalitions are working towards peace and a functional state.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
19 hours ago

How Should the U.S. Military Fight?

General McChrystal's directive for restraint in Afghanistan aimed to win local support and avoid civilian casualties, despite pushback from frontline troops.
fromThe Atlantic
20 hours ago

Hegseth's Unholy War

Hegseth invoked Psalm 18, in which King David says he did not turn back until his enemies were 'consumed.' His enemies 'cried for help, but there was none to save them.'
Right-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
19 hours ago

Global oil demand to plunge amid disruptions caused by war on Iran: IEA

The IEA sees global oil demand falling by 80,000 barrels per day this year, compared with a projected year-on-year rise of 640,000 bpd in its previous monthly report.
Europe news
#lebanon
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Lebanon gripped by uncertainty over Iran-US ceasefire

Rescue efforts continue in Beirut despite national mourning, following deadly Israeli strikes that killed hundreds and intensified the humanitarian crisis.
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Lebanon gripped by uncertainty over Iran-US ceasefire

Rescue efforts continue in Beirut despite national mourning, following deadly Israeli strikes that killed hundreds and intensified the humanitarian crisis.
US politics
fromTruthout
10 hours ago

Netanyahu Says Trump Administration Updates Him Daily on Iran War - While It Keeps US Public in the Dark

Netanyahu claims daily updates from the Trump administration on the Iran war, despite U.S. officials withholding information from the public.
Roam Research
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

The US Army surged its largest counter-drone training deployment to the Middle East during the Iran war

The US Army has launched its largest counter-drone training mission in the Middle East amid the Iran war, utilizing the Merops system.
Books
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

Baghdad's decline two decades after the war: a mirror for Tehran

Baghdad's cultural and economic landscape has been deeply affected by war, sanctions, and oil dependency since the U.S. invasion in 2003.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
6 days ago

Middle East oil and gas recovery faces months-long process despite ceasefire - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

A 'workable system' of transit and shipowner confidence in the security of the transiting vessels is essential. This includes availability of insurance for transiting vessels, facilitating commercial trade financing, and sustained outbound vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
12 hours ago

Somalia reports hit on al-Shabab with international support'

The operation in the autonomous state of Jubbaland was carried out with the support of international partners, who carried out air strikes. The Somali army also seized weapons and military equipment, including BKM machine guns, RPGs and AK-47 rifles, as well as landmines that the terrorists had intended to use against civilians.
World news
#middle-east
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

Three Changes Wrought by the Iran War

The fragile cease-fire between the U.S. and Iran signals significant changes in the Middle East, affecting economies, security, and military strategies.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Netanyahu next to Middle East map: We strangled them and have more to do'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserts that Israel has overcome threats from six countries and emphasizes the need for further action.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

Three Changes Wrought by the Iran War

The fragile cease-fire between the U.S. and Iran signals significant changes in the Middle East, affecting economies, security, and military strategies.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Netanyahu next to Middle East map: We strangled them and have more to do'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserts that Israel has overcome threats from six countries and emphasizes the need for further action.
#iran
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago
World news

US begins Iran port blockade; Israel continues to bombard Lebanon; Dozens detained in NYC protest over US arms sales to Israel

World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

Mosaic defense': Iran's strategy for resisting the United States and Israel

Iran claims resilience against U.S. and Israeli military actions, asserting its ability to continue operations despite significant losses.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Iran tries to cosy up to Europe to increase pressure on US

Iran is leveraging European relations to pressure the US for compromises regarding its uranium stockpile and the Strait of Hormuz.
World news
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

US begins Iran port blockade; Israel continues to bombard Lebanon; Dozens detained in NYC protest over US arms sales to Israel

Iran seeks a deal with the U.S., but tensions rise due to military blockade and threats in the Strait of Hormuz.
World news
fromIrish Independent
22 hours ago

US and Iranian teams could return to Islamabad for peace talks this week; Israel continues to bombard Lebanon

Iran seeks a deal with the U.S., but tensions remain high due to military blockades and threats in the Strait of Hormuz.
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
4 days ago

The Strategic Realignment: Iran, China, and the Great Power Contest

The conflict in Iran significantly disrupts China's grand strategy, impacting regional dynamics and military capabilities.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

Mosaic defense': Iran's strategy for resisting the United States and Israel

Iran claims resilience against U.S. and Israeli military actions, asserting its ability to continue operations despite significant losses.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Why Ukraine's drone defense playbook may not fully translate for countries facing Iranian threats in the Middle East

The US and allies face a drone threat in the Middle East, requiring different defense strategies than those used in Ukraine.
#us-military
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 hour ago

US forces kill 4 people in latest strike on vessels in eastern Pacific

The US military conducted its fourth deadly strike in four days against vessels in the eastern Pacific, claiming the targets were narco-terrorists.
World news
fromFortune
1 day ago

'NO PORT in the region will be safe': Iran responds to Trump blockade with Gulf-wide threat | Fortune

The U.S. military plans to blockade Iranian ports, escalating tensions and threatening oil prices amid stalled ceasefire talks.
World news
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Evidence Challenges US Account of Deadly Strike in Iran

U.S. military may have misled about a February airstrike in Iran that killed 21 people, using a new missile designed for maximum casualties.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 hour ago

US forces kill 4 people in latest strike on vessels in eastern Pacific

The US military conducted its fourth deadly strike in four days against vessels in the eastern Pacific, claiming the targets were narco-terrorists.
World news
fromFortune
1 day ago

'NO PORT in the region will be safe': Iran responds to Trump blockade with Gulf-wide threat | Fortune

The U.S. military plans to blockade Iranian ports, escalating tensions and threatening oil prices amid stalled ceasefire talks.
World news
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Evidence Challenges US Account of Deadly Strike in Iran

U.S. military may have misled about a February airstrike in Iran that killed 21 people, using a new missile designed for maximum casualties.
#us-iran-relations
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
16 hours ago

Iran war: US blockade of Hormuz tests China's restraint

The US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz aims to restrict Iranian shipping, escalating tensions and impacting global oil prices.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Trump's naval blockade raises economic pressure on Iran

The US Navy will block ships entering or leaving Iranian ports via the Strait of Hormuz to pressure Iran economically.
World news
fromFast Company
17 hours ago

2nd round of U.S.-Iran peace talks are underway, as Strait of Hormuz blockade enters first full day

The U.S. has blockaded Iran's ports amid escalating tensions, while Pakistan seeks to mediate further talks to resolve the conflict.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Pakistan eyes narrow window to resuscitate US-Iran talks after breakdown

US and Iran ended talks in Islamabad without agreement, risking a fragile ceasefire and potential return to conflict.
#trump
World news
fromThe Atlantic
7 hours ago

Trump's Blockade of the Blockaders

Donald Trump has shifted from advocating for concessions from Iran to implementing a blockade of Iranian ports amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Trump's war has emboldened Iran. Diplomacy is the only solution | Kenneth Roth

Trump's military strategy against Iran has failed, necessitating a shift to diplomacy as the only viable option.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Middle East crisis live: Hezbollah urges Lebanon to pull out of talks with Israel; blockade of strait of Hormuz begins

Hezbollah opposes Lebanon-Israel talks and will not abide by any resulting agreements.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
16 hours ago

Can Pakistan juggle US-Iran mediation with Saudi defence commitments?

Pakistan is balancing its role as a mediator between the US and Iran while committing military support to Saudi Arabia.
#iran-war
fromFortune
16 hours ago
World politics

IMF slashes global growth forecast, blaming 'war in the Middle East' for halted momentum | Fortune

World politics
fromFortune
16 hours ago

IMF slashes global growth forecast, blaming 'war in the Middle East' for halted momentum | Fortune

The Iran war is expected to lower global economic growth and increase inflation, according to the IMF.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

Iran war escalation could trigger global recession, IMF warns

Escalation in the Iran war could lead to global recession and increased inflation, according to the International Monetary Fund.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Middle East crisis live: Iran warns US blockade of strait of Hormuz would violate ceasefire

The Iran war could push over 32 million people into poverty, particularly affecting developing countries due to economic fallout.
World news
fromTruthout
10 hours ago

Trump's War on Iran Risks Plunging World Into Global Recession, IMF Says

The IMF warns that the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran could stall economic growth and lead to a global recession.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Bahrain summons Iraqi envoy as pro-Iranian attacks persist in Gulf

Bahrain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the continued malicious drone attacks launched from Iraq towards Bahrain and several Gulf Cooperation Council countries, calling on Baghdad to address these threats and attacks urgently and responsibly.
World news
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Is Iran Trump's Suez crisis, or just a passing thunderstorm?

Donald Trump's apocalyptic framing of events risks severe consequences for America and has led to chaotic foreign policy decisions, particularly regarding Iran.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Task for the week: limit the fallout from biggest oil shock in decades | Richard Partington

Global economic turbulence is exacerbated by conflicts, particularly the US-Israeli war on Iran, impacting energy prices and living standards.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

What do we know about sea mines in and around the Strait of Hormuz?

Naval mines can paralyze global trade psychologically without explosions, posing a significant threat to maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.
World news
fromemptywheel
2 days ago

Having Failed to Win a "Marathon" [sic] without Training, Trump Announces Blockade of Iran's Blockade - emptywheel

JD Vance's peace efforts failed due to lack of expertise and coordination, while Israeli strikes on Iran's supply lines mark significant developments in the conflict.
World politics
fromAxios
4 days ago

How the Iran war could create a new global order in oil

Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz is causing oil prices to rise significantly, reflecting major supply chain disruptions.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Strait of Hormuz Remains Sticking Point' as Marathon Vance-Iran Talks Pause After 15 Hours

The deal talks are expected to resume later on Sunday, with the seemingly never-ending meeting suggesting that both sides remained engaged and still had topics to discuss.
World news
World politics
fromTruthout
5 days ago

US-Israeli War on Iran Is Intensifying All of Global Capitalism's Problems

The U.S. and Israel's war on Gaza has expanded to Iran and Lebanon, leading to significant geopolitical and economic consequences.
#ceasefire
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Israel's attacks on Lebanon could unravel the US-Iran ceasefire | Mohamad Bazzi

A ceasefire was announced but Israel continued attacks on Lebanon, undermining the agreement and escalating regional tensions.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Iran war: who gained ground, who lost influence

A two-week ceasefire has been announced, but conflict continues, particularly between Israel and Hezbollah, affecting global politics and alliances.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Middle East war: Few solutions to fuel shortages in Africa

Africa faces significant fuel shortages and price hikes due to the war on Iran and ongoing supply chain disruptions.
fromIntelligencer
6 days ago

Chaos and Confusion After Cease-fire Begins: Live Updates

The war isn't over, and the cease-fire isn't fully effective, with Israel refusing to observe the agreement and increasing bombings in Lebanon.
World news
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Middle East ceasefire in serious doubt as Israel assaults Lebanon and Iran blocks oil tankers

The ceasefire in the Iran conflict is uncertain as both sides present conflicting accounts, leading to intensified military actions and halted oil tanker passage.
World politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Opinion: Killing an enemy leader often escalates conflict and chaos

Decapitation strategy—killing enemy leaders—succeeds tactically but fails strategically in nationalist conflicts because nationalism evolves and strengthens after foreign attacks rather than collapsing.
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