World & Politics

Millions of people took part in Ali Khamenei’s funeral procession in Tehran

Iranian media reported on Monday that millions of residents in Tehran participated in the funeral ceremony for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who died during US and Israeli airstrikes on February…
Published on July 6, 2026
By Iris Barker

506 people die from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

According to EFE, citing government statistics, 506 individuals have now succumbed to the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Published on July 6, 2026
By Iris Barker

EU and China start consultations on the most sensitive trade issues

European Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič conducted his initial consultation meeting in Brussels with Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao regarding trade and investment matters, in light of significant disagreements between the…
Published on June 30, 2026
By Iris Barker

Europe’s Heat Crisis Expands as Wildfire Risks Intensify

Europe’s record-breaking heatwave is entering a new and potentially more dangerous phase as extreme temperatures spread across Italy and the Balkans, increasing the threat of destructive wildfires while placing additional
Published on June 29, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh

Trump threatens European countries with 100% tariffs on all goods for Digital Services Tax

US President Donald Trump is ready to implement 100% tariffs on products from any nation that levies a digital services tax on US firms.
Published on June 29, 2026
By Iris Barker

Escalating Retaliation Pushes US-Iran Truce Toward Collapse

The fragile understanding that briefly reduced hostilities between the United States and Iran has come under severe strain as both sides intensify military operations while accusing each other of violating
Published on June 28, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh

USA announces a halt to refugee admissions

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller declared that the United States will no longer accept refugees following the Supreme Court's decision.
Published on June 26, 2026
By Iris Barker

Heavy shipping traffic restores through the Strait of Hormuz near Oman

Numerous vessels are presently navigating the Strait of Hormuz through the Omani path from the Persian Gulf, according to CBS News.
Published on June 24, 2026
By Iris Barker

US Congressional Pushback Reshapes Debate on Iran War Powers

A rare show of bipartisan concern over military authority and the costs of conflict has placed the United States Congress at the center of the national debate over the war
Published on June 24, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh

Military operation against Iran cost the United States $ 40 billion

The Pentagon has invested around $40 billion in military operations against Iran, based on research from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), set to be released shortly.
Published on June 22, 2026
By Iris Barker

G7 countries call for a lasting and comprehensive agreement between the US and Iran

The leaders of the G7 endorse the agreement between Washington and Tehran and advocate for ongoing discussions to achieve a thorough agreement, as stated in a G7 release on geopolitical…
Published on June 17, 2026
By Iris Barker

Bundesbank president expects long-term impact of soaring oil prices on global economy

Joachim Nagel, president of the Bundesbank and member of the ECB Governing Council, stated that the rise in energy prices due to the conflict in the Middle East will keep…
Published on June 15, 2026
By Iris Barker

Bloomberg reports difficulties in agreeing on unified G7 position on Iran

According to Bloomberg, an official present at the G7 summit in France indicates that Iran is a delicate topic for attendees, making it challenging to reach consensus.
Published on June 15, 2026
By Iris Barker

Iran releases draft memorandum of understanding with the United States

According to Mehr news agency, the preliminary agreement between Washington and Tehran requires Iran to reaffirm its dedication to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
Published on June 15, 2026
By Iris Barker

China vows retaliatory measures against the US after blacklisting Alibaba and BYD

China's Ministry of Commerce voiced "extreme dissatisfaction" regarding the US Department of Defense's recent inclusion of Alibaba, internet search engine Baidu, and automaker BYD on a list of firms supporting…
Published on June 15, 2026
By Iris Barker

Diplomatic Momentum Builds as Washington and Tehran Edge Toward a Framework Accord

The United States and Iran appear closer than at any point in recent months to reaching a framework agreement that could halt a conflict that has reshaped regional security dynamics,
Published on June 14, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh

DR Congo reports 635 Ebola cases

Local authorities reported on Wednesday that the confirmed cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have risen to 635.
Published on June 10, 2026
By Iris Barker

Washington Explores Seizure of Iranian Assets to Finance Gulf Reconstruction After Regional Strikes

The United States is examining whether Iranian assets could be used to fund reconstruction and repair efforts in Gulf countries affected by recent attacks attributed to Tehran, according to a
Published on June 6, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh

Diverging War Objectives Expose New Fault Lines in Trump–Netanyahu Partnership

For years, Benjamin Netanyahu cultivated an image as the Israeli leader most capable of managing relations with Washington, particularly with Donald Trump. Throughout multiple periods of political uncertainty, Netanyahu frequently
Published on June 6, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh

American soldiers were injured in an Iranian missile strike on a base in Kuwait

According to CBS News, referencing a source, four American military personnel and three civilian workers sustained minor injuries during an Iranian missile attack on a Kuwait airbase last week.
Published on June 1, 2026
By Iris Barker

Energy Security, Maritime Access and Nuclear Limits Shape Emerging U.S.-Iran Negotiations

U.S. President Donald Trump’s indication that he will soon decide whether to endorse a proposed extension of the ceasefire with Iran has brought renewed attention to the strategic issues that
Published on May 30, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh

Ceasefire Extension Emerges as Washington and Tehran Seek Space for Broader Negotiations

A tentative agreement between the United States and Iran to extend their existing ceasefire has emerged as the most significant diplomatic development since hostilities erupted earlier this year, signaling an
Published on May 29, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh

Why India’s Ruling Establishment Is Watching the Gen Z ‘Cockroach’ Movement Closely

A social media movement that began as a satirical response to comments about unemployed youth has rapidly evolved into one of the most visible expressions of online political discontent in
Published on May 29, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh

US and Iranian negotiators agree to a memorandum of understanding on the conflict, Trump is yet to approve

Negotiators from the US and Iran have finished drafting a memorandum of understanding to conclude the armed conflict and initiate nuclear discussions; however, US President Donald Trump has yet to…
Published on May 28, 2026
By Iris Barker

Strait of Hormuz Tensions Deepen as US-Iran Conflict Threatens Global Energy Stability

Renewed military confrontation between the United States and Iran is intensifying fears of a prolonged security crisis around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important energy
Published on May 27, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh

Fresh U.S. Strikes Threaten Fragile Iran Ceasefire as Regional War Risks Expand Again

The fragile diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions between Iran and the United States have come under renewed strain after Tehran accused Washington of violating an emerging ceasefire framework through
Published on May 27, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh

EU agrees with Pope’s position on ethical limits for AI

Thomas Rainer, spokesperson for the European Commission (EC), stated that the European Union supports the viewpoint presented in Pope Leo XIV's encyclical regarding the necessity for monitoring the utilization of…
Published on May 27, 2026
By Iris Barker

Trump’s Iran Diplomacy Push Faces Regional Reality as Abraham Accords Become Central

Donald Trump’s latest attempt to connect negotiations with Iran to a wider expansion of the Abraham Accords has revealed the extent to which Middle East diplomacy is increasingly being shaped
Published on May 26, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh

USA and Iran reach an agreement in principle on the Strait of Hormuz

Washington and Tehran have come to a preliminary agreement regarding the opening of the Strait of Hormuz in their attempts to finalize an agreement, according to The New York Times.
Published on May 25, 2026
By Iris Barker

Hormuz Negotiations Reveal Expanding U.S.-Iran Bargain Over Oil Flows, Sanctions and Nuclear Limits

U.S. President Donald Trump’s declaration that a memorandum of understanding with Iran had been “largely negotiated” signaled more than optimism about ending months of conflict. The statement reflected an emerging
Published on May 24, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh

Iran’s leader’s decrees not to export highly enriched uranium from the country

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has mandated that uranium enriched near weapons-grade levels cannot be exported internationally, according to two senior Iranian officials who spoke to Reuters.
Published on May 22, 2026
By Iris Barker

Iran Hardens Nuclear Stance as Uranium Dispute Deepens

Iran’s leadership has adopted a firmer position over its enriched uranium stockpile following recent conflict and diplomatic pressure, with senior Iranian sources indicating that the country’s Supreme Leader has ordered
Published on May 21, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh

European Commission is preparing proposals to limit purchases of critical components from China

The European Union is formulating strategies that may mandate European firms to acquire essential parts from various suppliers to lessen their reliance on China, The Financial Times writes.
Published on May 18, 2026
By Iris Barker

UAE states that its exit from OPEC was dictated by long-term economic considerations

UAE Energy Minister Mohammed Ali Al Mazrouei said on Saturday that the nation's choice to exit OPEC was driven by long-term economic assessments and its energy capabilities.
Published on May 18, 2026
By Iris Barker

Nepal’s Kami Rita Sherpa Extends Everest Record as Himalayan Guiding Culture Faces New Global Spotlight

Veteran Nepali mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa has once again rewritten the history of high-altitude climbing after reaching the summit of Mount Everest for a record 32nd time, reinforcing not only
Published on May 17, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh

Beijing Summit Reveals the Limits of Personal Diplomacy Between Trump and Xi

U.S. President Donald Trump concluded his latest visit to China surrounded by ceremonial grandeur, warm public praise, and carefully managed symbolism, yet the summit ultimately exposed how difficult it has
Published on May 15, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh

Trump says the US and China reached “fantastic deals”

US President Donald Trump stated that during his trip to China, Washington and Beijing had finalized multiple important trade agreements.
Published on May 15, 2026
By Iris Barker

Iran files lawsuit against the United States in the Hague Arbitration Court

According to Tasnim, the Iranian government has initiated legal action against the United States in The Hague Arbitration Court. Tehran blamed Washington for military hostility towards nuclear sites, the enforcement…
Published on May 12, 2026
By Iris Barker

Iran may enrich uranium to 90% in the event of another US attack

The spokesperson for the National Security Committee of Iran's Parliament, Ebrahim Rezaei, stated on Tuesday that Iran might contemplate enriching uranium to weapons-grade levels of 90% if there are additional…
Published on May 12, 2026
By Iris Barker

US sharply increases surveillance activity off the coast of Cuba

According to CNN, citing FlightRadar24 data, US aircraft have markedly intensified their surveillance missions near the coast of Cuba.
Published on May 10, 2026
By Iris Barker

Security Council Rift Over Iran Reflects Expanding Global Power Struggle

The latest attempt by the United States to secure a United Nations Security Council resolution against Iran has revealed the extent to which geopolitical rivalries are reshaping international diplomacy. Although
Published on May 8, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh

Israel confirms first case of hantavirus

The initial instance of hantavirus infection has been confirmed in Israel. The patient is thought to have contracted the infection in Eastern Europe and sought medical help months after symptoms…
Published on May 7, 2026
By Iris Barker

Global Agencies Rush to Contain Cruise Ship Virus Outbreak

The outbreak of a rare hantavirus strain aboard an international cruise ship has triggered an urgent multinational effort to trace passengers, isolate potential infections, and prevent wider transmission as health
Published on May 7, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh

Lagarde urges Europe to reduce its dependence on energy imports

The sharp increase in oil and gas prices resulting from the conflict in Iran ought to act as a warning to Europe regarding the necessity of lowering its reliance on…
Published on May 6, 2026
By Iris Barker

US Navy intercepts 50 Iran-linked merchant vessels since the blockade begins

US Central Command in the Middle East (CENTCOM) reported that the US Navy has seized 50 merchant vessels connected to Iran that were either leaving or traveling to Iranian ports…
Published on May 4, 2026
By Iris Barker

U.S. Exit Narratives in the Iran Conflict Shape Intelligence Focus on Perception, Deterrence, and Strategic Risk

Washington’s evolving approach to the Iran conflict is increasingly shaped not just by battlefield calculations but by the strategic psychology of exit narratives, as intelligence agencies attempt to model how
Published on April 29, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh

WSJ: Trump sets to prepare for protracted blockade of Iran

US President Donald Trump has told his advisors to get ready for a long-term blockading of Iran. This information is reported by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), according to sources…
Published on April 29, 2026
By Iris Barker

Diplomatic Friction and Strategic Mistrust Shape U.S. Response to Iran’s Phased War Proposal

The latest diplomatic exchanges between Washington and Tehran reveal a deepening divide not just over terms of engagement, but over the fundamental structure of any potential resolution. The reported dissatisfaction
Published on April 28, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh

Iran Turns to Moscow to Rebalance Leverage as U.S. Signals Conditional Path to Talks

A fragile diplomatic choreography is unfolding across multiple capitals as Iran recalibrates its negotiating posture and the United States signals conditional openness to dialogue, exposing a deeper contest over leverage,
Published on April 27, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh

Diplomatic Breakdown Deepens Strategic Rift as Washington Halts Engagement with Tehran

Hopes for a negotiated pause in tensions between the United States and Iran have steadily eroded, not through a single dramatic collapse but through a layered breakdown of trust, expectations,
Published on April 26, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh