World & Politics

International Criminal Justice Faces a Test of Global Political Will

The effectiveness of international criminal justice depends not only on the authority of courts but also on whether governments are willing to respect their decisions. The International Criminal Court occupies
Published on October 9, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh

FT: Brussels plans to limit subsidies to Ukraine upon EU accession

Brussels might limit Ukraine's access to agricultural subsidies and the agrarian market if it becomes a member of the European Union, according to the Financial Times, referencing European Commission suggestions…
Published on October 5, 2026
By Iris Barker

New Zealand declines to join NATO Defense Bank

New Zealand has turned down an offer to join the Defense, Security, and Resilience Bank (DSRB), a program initiated by Canada to meet the defense requirements of NATO countries. The…
Published on October 5, 2026
By Iris Barker

Iran’s Retaliation Plans Raise the Cost of Failed Diplomacy

Iran’s preparations for a potentially broader response to any renewed large-scale United States attack illustrate how the region’s diplomatic problem has become increasingly difficult to separate from military planning. Iranian
Published on October 2, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh

European nations agree on response to US pressure regarding diesel fuel

Several European nations, such as the UK, France, and Germany, convened for an emergency meeting on Thursday to devise a reaction to requests from the administration of US President Donald…
Published on October 1, 2026
By Iris Barker

Musk lands another official role in Trump administration

Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla and SpaceX, has obtained another official role in Donald Trump’s administration—his first since the public dispute with the U.S. leader in 2025. As reported…
Published on October 1, 2026
By Iris Barker

Reuters: Costa Rica’s Grynspan leads UN Secretary-General selection vote

Rebeca Grynspan—Secretary-General of the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and former Vice President of Costa Rica—has once again received the highest number of votes in the fourth round…
Published on September 30, 2026
By Iris Barker

Burnham: Brexit has done more harm than good for the UK

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham expressed that departing from the EU has generally negatively affected the kingdom, and he plans to unveil multiple new strategies for future interactions with the…
Published on September 30, 2026
By Iris Barker

US-Iran Diplomacy Turns on the Cost of a Ceasefire

Separate contacts between United States and Iranian officials through mediators have reopened a diplomatic channel after months of war, but the substance of the negotiations shows why ending the conflict
Published on September 29, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh

Bloomberg reports resumption of oil flows via Saudi pipeline

According to Bloomberg, citing sources, Saudi Arabia has restarted oil exports through the East-West Pipeline after finishing repairs.
Published on September 28, 2026
By Iris Barker

Iran plans no new round of talks with US in New York

The Iranian delegation has no plans to hold talks with the US in New York, the IRNA news agency reported, citing an informed source.
Published on September 27, 2026
By Iris Barker

Iran Uses Diplomacy to Challenge US Pressure

Iran’s renewed push for negotiations with the United States comes at a moment when military pressure, economic restrictions and the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz have become closely intertwined.
Published on September 27, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh

Hormuz Becomes the Key to a Phased US-Iran Deal

The emerging discussions between the United States and Iran over reopening the Strait of Hormuz point to a negotiation built around sequencing rather than a single comprehensive settlement. Instead of
Published on September 25, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh

Pezeshkian signals Iran could forego highly enriched uranium in deal with US

Iran may relinquish highly enriched uranium if a deal is made with the United States, said Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
Published on September 24, 2026
By Iris Barker

Italian parliament passes law reauthorizing nuclear energy

Italian Senate lawmakers have approved a bill that enables the nation to restart nuclear energy development, almost 40 years after it was discontinued, according to Bloomberg.
Published on September 24, 2026
By Iris Barker

WSJ: US ready to commit $5 billion to restore Middle East energy sector

The United States has suggested adding $5 billion to a fund intended to rehabilitate energy infrastructure in Middle Eastern nations, as reported by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
Published on September 22, 2026
By Iris Barker

Regional Conflict Expands as Iran-US Pressure Reaches New Fronts

The latest exchange of threats between Iran and the United States is significant not simply because Washington and Tehran are again warning each other of military consequences, but because the
Published on September 21, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh

Middle East War Spreads Through Strategic Chokepoints

The widening conflict across the Middle East is no longer confined to the main battlefield. Fighting involving Iran, the United States and Israel has increasingly created pressure points across neighbouring
Published on September 18, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh

FT reports EU request for China to limit hybrid car exports to Europe

According to the Financial Times, which cites three sources familiar with the situation, the European Union has requested that China voluntarily restrict exports of hybrid vehicles to Europe to help…
Published on September 17, 2026
By Iris Barker

Vance: the US-Iran conflict will soon enter a new phase

US Vice President J.D. Vance is convinced that the clash between Washington and Tehran will enter a new phase in the upcoming months.
Published on September 16, 2026
By Iris Barker

Trump administration lifts emission limits for coal and gas power plants

On Monday, the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump eliminated current regulations that restricted greenhouse gas emissions from coal and gas-fired power plants, according to The Hill.
Published on September 14, 2026
By Iris Barker

NATO intends to maintain unity regardless of who holds power in France and Germany

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte mentioned on Thursday in Berlin during a discussion with German Foreign Policy Committee Chairman Johann Wadephul that a possible change in the political direction of…
Published on September 10, 2026
By Iris Barker

Trump announces ban on sales of Canadian Bombardier business jets

Bombardier, the Canadian business jet manufacturer, will not be allowed to sell its planes in the United States until it initiates domestic production, announced US President Donald Trump.
Published on September 7, 2026
By Iris Barker

Japan, the US make progress on $550 billion in investments under trade agreement

Japanese Trade Minister Ryosei Akazawa stated that Tokyo and Washington are advancing on Japan's $550 billion investment pledges to the US economy as part of the trade deal between the…
Published on September 7, 2026
By Iris Barker

Icelanders oppose new EU accession negotiations

Most Icelanders involved in the referendum opposed restarting accession negotiations, according to the Associated Press, referencing information made public by the national broadcaster RUV.
Published on August 31, 2026
By Iris Barker

Hormuz Becomes the Key Test of Iran War Diplomacy

Six months into the war between Iran, the United States and Israel, diplomatic efforts are increasingly concentrating on one immediate objective: restoring commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Regional
Published on August 28, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh

Trump extends trade embargo against Cuba for another year

"I am prolonging this authority regarding Cuba for one year, until September 14, 2027," Trump said in a memorandum released on the US Federal Register site.
Published on August 24, 2026
By Iris Barker

US Sanctions Strategy Targets Iran’s Oil and Financial Lifelines

The United States is preparing a major expansion of economic pressure on Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent saying Washington intends to impose what he described as the toughest sanctions
Published on August 23, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh

Ukraine’s Political Uncertainty Deepens as War Tests Zelenskyy’s Leadership

Ukraine is entering a new phase of political uncertainty as the war with Russia intensifies and disagreements within the country’s leadership become increasingly public. Former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov’s call
Published on August 19, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh

The US to demand its partners define their position in the AI race

The US has presented an ultimatum to 35 nations to clarify their stance in the artificial intelligence (AI) competition and avoid joining conflicting alliances, according to Reuters, referencing a statement…
Published on August 18, 2026
By Iris Barker

India is considering building two oil storage facilities for strategic reserve

Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Ltd. (ISPRL), owned by the state, finished feasibility studies for building two strategic reserve oil storage facilities in Bina (Madhya Pradesh) and Bikaner (Rajasthan), according to…
Published on August 14, 2026
By Iris Barker

Mistrust Keeps Iran and US From Reviving the Ceasefire

The failure to revive the interim peace agreement between Iran and the United States is no longer simply a dispute over whether the June arrangement can be extended. The deeper
Published on August 13, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh

Meteorological services warn of new heat wave in Europe

Unusually high temperatures are expected to arrive in France and the UK beginning Tuesday, according to the Associated Press on Monday, referencing the French weather agency Météo-France.
Published on August 11, 2026
By Iris Barker

CNBC: Bank of America spends over $250 million annually on weight-loss medications for employees

Bank of America Corp., the second-largest U.S. bank by assets, allocates more than $250 million each year on GLP-1-based weight-loss drugs for its employees, Chief Executive Officer Brian Moynihan stated…
Published on August 10, 2026
By Iris Barker

Oman Mediation Brings Hormuz Opening Closer, but US Holds Key

Iran’s latest statement that an arrangement for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is in its final stages marks a significant development in the effort to end one of the
Published on August 9, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh

Hormuz Talks and a New Gulf Security Equation

The latest diplomatic signals around the Strait of Hormuz suggest that the most important battle in the prolonged United States-Iran confrontation may no longer be taking place primarily on the
Published on August 8, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh

UN predicts food shortages for 50 million people worldwide due to El Niño

The severe heatwave linked to the El Niño phenomenon may drive around 50 million individuals globally to the edge of starvation, according to The Guardian.
Published on August 5, 2026
By Iris Barker

EU launches a call for tenders for AI gigafactories

On Thursday, the European Commission (EC) issued a call for bids for the establishment of seven AI gigafactories throughout Europe, aiming to enhance European technological independence and transform the continent…
Published on July 30, 2026
By Iris Barker

British hospitals and clinics stop taking blood tests due to heat

British clinics and medical centers are compelled to cancel blood tests because of the summer heat. The cause is limitations on air conditioning, implemented as a part of the nation's…
Published on July 30, 2026
By Iris Barker

Over 170,000 residents in Spain have either evacuated or restricted their movements due to wildfires

According to the newspaper ABC, citing government estimates, over 170,000 residents in Spain have been compelled to evacuate or limit their movements because of wildfires spreading in recent days.
Published on July 27, 2026
By Iris Barker

Iraqi authorities intend to begin oil exports via Syria

The Iraqi government has sanctioned a project to export Iraqi oil through Syria to the Mediterranean, The National reported on Sunday.
Published on July 27, 2026
By Iris Barker

Axios: Mediators offer US and Iran 10-day ceasefire

According to Axios, which cites two regional sources involved in the discussions, Qatar, Egypt, Pakistan, and other mediators have suggested a 10-day ceasefire to both the US and Iran.
Published on July 22, 2026
By Iris Barker

Trump imposes additional 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods

US President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation that implements a further 50% tariff on various imports from Canada, according to the White House.
Published on July 20, 2026
By Iris Barker

Gulf Infrastructure Risks Deepen as US-Iran War Conflict Expands

The latest phase of the United States-Iran conflict is reshaping the strategic landscape of the Gulf by extending military operations beyond conventional targets to include shipping routes and critical civilian
Published on July 20, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh

Escalation Risks Outpacing Trump’s Iran Strategy

President Donald Trump’s decision to intensify military pressure on Iran reflects a strategy built on the belief that sustained military and economic coercion can eventually force Tehran back to negotiations
Published on July 18, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh

Sources Signal Iran’s Hormuz-Red Sea Pressure Strategy In Iran-US war

Reports from multiple sources indicating that Iran has asked Yemen’s Houthi movement to prepare to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait if the United States attacks Iranian power infrastructure suggest a
Published on July 16, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh

Iran retaliates against US bases in Jordan and Bahrain

Iranian troops commenced attacks on American bases in Jordan and Bahrain on Monday as retaliation for US military actions against Iran, according to Press TV.
Published on July 13, 2026
By Iris Barker

Hormuz Closure Again Raises the Stakes in the US-Iran Conflict

The latest confrontation between the United States and Iran has shifted the focus of the conflict from military exchanges alone to the future of one of the world’s most critical
Published on July 12, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh

Strategic Pressures Complicate Trump’s Effort to Exit the Iran Conflict

Donald Trump has repeatedly signaled his desire to move the United States beyond its military confrontation with Iran, portraying recent diplomatic initiatives as evidence that the conflict is approaching its
Published on July 11, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh

EC is concerned about energy prices amid events in the Strait of Hormuz

The energy market situation because of events in the Strait of Hormuz is unstable; it has been this way for months, affecting energy prices, stated European Commission (EC) spokesperson Anna-Kaisa…
Published on July 9, 2026
By Iris Barker
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