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fromFortune
2 hours ago

Iran says it's giving some countries access to the Strait of Hormuz, while Trump's call for others to send warships is met with no promises | Fortune

Trump's appeal to multiple nations for military support in the Strait of Hormuz received no commitments, while Iran maintains selective passage control and oil prices rise amid ongoing conflict.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
2 days ago

Ukraine Warns US Easing Of Russian Oil Sanctions Will Boost Moscow's War Chest

The US temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian oil to stabilize global energy markets, potentially providing Russia $10 billion to fund its war against Ukraine, drawing criticism from Ukraine and European allies.
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

US eases oil sanctions at an ideal time for Russia

This narrowly tailored, short-term measure applies only to oil already in transit and will not provide significant financial benefit to the Russian government, which derives the majority of its energy revenue from taxes assessed at the point of extraction.
Europe news
#fifa-world-cup-2026
fromTruthout
2 days ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Trump's Advice for Iran to Skip World Cup "for Their Safety" Leads Commentators to Question If He Is Threatening Players

fromTruthout
2 days ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Trump's Advice for Iran to Skip World Cup "for Their Safety" Leads Commentators to Question If He Is Threatening Players

World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Iran welcome to compete in FIFA World Cup, Trump tells Infantino

FIFA President Infantino confirms Trump stated Iran's national team is welcome to compete in the 2026 World Cup being hosted by the US, Mexico, and Canada.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

US eases oil sanctions, boosting Russia

The US eased sanctions on Russian oil to reduce global energy prices, providing significant financial relief to Russia's struggling economy during wartime.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

Cuba confirms talks with US amid a fuel shortage crisis

These talks have been aimed at seeking solutions, through dialogue, to the bilateral differences between our two nations. There are international factors that have facilitated these exchanges. During our discussions, the Cuban side has expressed its willingness to carry out this process on the basis of equality and respect for the political systems of both states, for sovereignty, and for the self-determination of our governments.
World news
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Zelenskyy meets Macron as Iran war overshadows Ukraine

Zelenskyy visits Macron in Paris to maintain focus on Ukraine amid competing international crises, with discussions centered on pressuring Russia through sanctions on its shadow fleet of oil tankers.
US Elections
fromAxios
3 days ago

More Americans hold dim view of allies Trump antagonizes

American favorability toward Britain and Canada declined significantly over 12 months, with Republicans showing the steepest drops, though overall positive ratings remain high.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

UN Security Council adopts resolution condemning Iran's attacks in the Gulf

The UN Security Council adopted a resolution condemning Iran's attacks on Gulf nations and Jordan, with 13 votes in favor, 2 abstentions, and unprecedented support from 135 cosponsoring countries.
#european-foreign-policy
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Stunned, sidelined and disunited': how war in the Middle East paralysed the EU

Europe must adopt a realistic, interest-driven foreign policy as the rules-based international order becomes unreliable in an increasingly chaotic world.
fromIndependent
1 week ago
France politics

Oliver Callan: Donald Trump's policy is peace through war, but reliant Ireland won't sacrifice a single tub of exported butter

European leaders display inconsistent and fragmented responses to Middle East conflicts, ranging from assertive French positioning to passive Austrian and Belgian neutrality.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Stunned, sidelined and disunited': how war in the Middle East paralysed the EU

Europe must adopt a realistic, interest-driven foreign policy as the rules-based international order becomes unreliable in an increasingly chaotic world.
France politics
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Oliver Callan: Donald Trump's policy is peace through war, but reliant Ireland won't sacrifice a single tub of exported butter

European leaders display inconsistent and fragmented responses to Middle East conflicts, ranging from assertive French positioning to passive Austrian and Belgian neutrality.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro seeks court approval for visit from Trump official

Lawyers for former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro have asked the country's Supreme Court to approve visits from Darren Beattie, a far-right adviser for the administration of United States President Donald Trump. A court filing revealed on Tuesday showed that Bolsonaro's lawyers were seeking to arrange a meeting with Beattie next week, either on March 16 or 17, during normal visiting hours.
Law
#russia-ukraine-conflict
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago
Europe news

Russia the only winner' of US-Israel war on Iran: EU Council president

Russia is the sole beneficiary of the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, gaining resources to finance its war in Ukraine while global attention and military support shift away from the Ukrainian front.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Ukraine war briefing: Russia claims LNG tanker in Mediterranean hit by drones

Putin accuses Ukraine of attacking a Russian LNG carrier that exploded and sank in the Mediterranean, while Middle East disruptions may provide Russia economic advantages amid its Ukraine war strain.
Europe news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Russia the only winner' of US-Israel war on Iran: EU Council president

Russia is the sole beneficiary of the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, gaining resources to finance its war in Ukraine while global attention and military support shift away from the Ukrainian front.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Ukraine war briefing: Russia claims LNG tanker in Mediterranean hit by drones

Putin accuses Ukraine of attacking a Russian LNG carrier that exploded and sank in the Mediterranean, while Middle East disruptions may provide Russia economic advantages amid its Ukraine war strain.
#iran-womens-football-team
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Time is running out for the Iranian women's football team as fears for their safety grow | Jack Snape

Iran's women's football team faces an impossible choice between staying in Australia for safety or returning home to potential persecution and family consequences.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Time is running out for the Iranian women's football team as fears for their safety grow | Jack Snape

Iran's women's football team faces an impossible choice between staying in Australia for safety or returning home to potential persecution and family consequences.
World news
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Trump urges Australia to give Iran's Asian Cup players asylum

Trump pressures Australia to grant asylum to Iran's women's soccer team, offering U.S. asylum if Australia refuses, citing persecution risks after players didn't sing national anthem.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Trump Announces Women's Iranian Soccer Team Is Being Taken Care Of' by Australian PM: He's On It!'

Australia's government is providing asylum to Iranian women's soccer players who faced potential persecution after refusing to sing their national anthem during an international tournament.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Pedro Sanchez's lone stance against Trump may look risky, but it is cannily pragmatic | Eoghan Gilmartin

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez refused US pressure to support bombing Iran, denying air base access and rejecting threats of trade retaliation based on national values and international law.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Ukraine war briefing: Trump urges Zelenskyy to get a deal done' with Russia

Trump urges Zelenskyy to negotiate with Russia, claiming Putin is ready for a deal, while Zelenskyy seeks international cooperation on drone defense and faces Hungarian obstruction of financial operations.
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

A rift between Spain and Trump widens over Spanish opposition to the Iran war

Our position has been very clear from Day 1. The facts are clear. The Spanish government is not going to authorize the use of the bases in Rota and Moron for these military actions. No single country should act as a guardian of the world. We have international rules.
US news
#us-uk-relations
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Australian PM Anthony Albanese gave Donald Trump model nuclear submarine on golden plate at White House

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese gifted Donald Trump a gold-plated model nuclear submarine and Melania Trump a pearl pendant during a White House visit to secure Trump's support for the Aukus defense pact.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

How Winston Churchill would have dealt with Iran War after Trump's Starmer comments

Churchill's approach to international conflict combined hawkish rhetoric with strategic caution and prioritized Anglo-American unity, contrasting with simplistic interpretations of his willingness for confrontation.
Europe politics
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Spanish prime minister slams Trump's war in Iran, escalating feud

Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez publicly criticized the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran and refused to back down despite Trump's trade threats, positioning Spain as a leader of European resistance to Trump's military policies.
#uk-us-relations
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

The wars the UK has fought alongside the US and when Britain has refused

The UK-US special relationship faces strain as Trump's administration escalates Middle East conflict and criticizes Britain's refusal to use its bases for strikes against Iran.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Trump says special relationship is obviously not what is was' after Starmer's refusal to back Iran strikes UK politics live

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer declined to join US strikes on Iran, citing the need for lawful basis and careful planning while supporting defensive measures and allowing US use of British airbases.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Trump rebukes Starmer over UK refusal to back strikes on Iran

Trump criticized UK Prime Minister Starmer for refusing to support US offensive strikes on Iran, stating the UK-US relationship has deteriorated and is no longer what it was.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

The wars the UK has fought alongside the US and when Britain has refused

The UK-US special relationship faces strain as Trump's administration escalates Middle East conflict and criticizes Britain's refusal to use its bases for strikes against Iran.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Trump says special relationship is obviously not what is was' after Starmer's refusal to back Iran strikes UK politics live

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer declined to join US strikes on Iran, citing the need for lawful basis and careful planning while supporting defensive measures and allowing US use of British airbases.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Trump rebukes Starmer over UK refusal to back strikes on Iran

Trump criticized UK Prime Minister Starmer for refusing to support US offensive strikes on Iran, stating the UK-US relationship has deteriorated and is no longer what it was.
fromwww.thelocal.es
1 week ago

'They're terrible': Trump threatens to cut all trade with Spain over Nato and Iran

Spain has been terrible. So we're going to cut off all trade with Spain. We don't want anything to do with Spain. I have asked Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to cut off all dealings with Spain. I could tomorrow stop -- or today, even better -- stop everything having to do with Spain, all business. I have the right to... do anything I want with it.
World politics
#un-security-council
World politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Melania Trump presides at UN Security Council meeting as U.S. attacks Iran

Melania Trump presided over a U.N. Security Council meeting on children in conflict amid U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran, creating accusations of hypocrisy from Iran's ambassador.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Melania Trump urges protecting children's education at UN after Iran school strike

Melania Trump presided over a UN Security Council meeting on children's education in conflict, calling for protection of children's access to learning while tensions escalated following US-Israel airstrikes on Iran.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Embattled Starmer tells Labour MPs his leadership represents mainstream majority'

Sir Keir Starmer rallied Labour MPs after a by-election defeat, gaining support through his handling of Trump's Iran conflict while facing calls for his replacement.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany's Merz to hold crisis talks with Trump in Washington

German Chancellor Merz travels to Washington to meet Trump amid Middle East tensions, balancing support for US-Israel while acknowledging legal concerns about their military actions.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany news: Top diplomat denies Berlin is joining Iran war

German Chancellor Merz visits Washington to meet Trump, with Middle East conflict now dominating discussions instead of originally planned topics on tariffs and Ukraine.
#german-foreign-policy
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Iran war: Germany's chancellor strikes a cautious tone

German Chancellor Merz cautiously supported US-Israeli strikes on Iran while acknowledging military risks and declining to judge their international legality.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Iran war: Germany's chancellor strikes a cautions tone

German Chancellor Merz cautiously supported US-Israeli strikes on Iran while acknowledging military risks and declining to judge their international legality.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Iran: Germany's chancellor strikes a cautions tone

German Chancellor Merz cautiously supported US-Israeli strikes on Iran while acknowledging military risks and declining to judge their international legality.
#iran-israel-conflict
World news
fromwww.bostonherald.com
2 weeks ago

UN chief condemns US-Israeli attacks on Iran during emergency Security Council meeting

UN Secretary-General condemns U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran and calls for immediate negotiations to prevent wider regional conflict and escalation.
World news
fromwww.bostonherald.com
2 weeks ago

UN chief condemns US-Israeli attacks on Iran during emergency Security Council meeting

UN Secretary-General condemns U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran and calls for immediate negotiations to prevent wider regional conflict and escalation.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Here's how world leaders are reacting to the US-Israel strikes on Iran

World leaders expressed cautious concern over U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, calling for de-escalation, restraint, and adherence to international law.
World politics
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

How world leaders are reacting to U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran

Global leaders respond to Middle East escalation with calls for restraint, diplomatic negotiations, and adherence to international law while condemning Iranian aggression.
#pakistan-afghanistan-conflict
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Juan Pablo Guanipa: I have no doubt: Venezuela is heading towards elections'

I think we are in a transition process. It's happening in stages. Sometimes we don't see that certain preconditions must be met for this electoral process to take place. The United States, which has become a key player in domestic politics, has said so. Marco Rubio confirmed it in his meeting with the Caribbean countries: we are heading towards an electoral consultation.
World politics
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Why are many Western leaders visiting China?

Western leaders are increasingly engaging with China for business opportunities and global cooperation, partly driven by US tariff policies and the need for alternative partnerships.
World politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Russia warns Britain over sending soldiers to Ukraine

Russia warns that British troop deployment in Ukraine would prolong conflict rather than end it, contradicting UK Defence Minister's stated intentions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Hillary Clinton to testify in House Oversight Committee's Epstein investigation US politics live

Suffice it to say, it is highly unusual to see shootouts in open sea like that. It's not something that happens every day. It's something, frankly, that hasn't happened with Cuba in a very long time.
US politics
fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago

US envoy pledges not to 'interfere' in France affairs: Minister

France cannot accept any form of interference or manipulation of its national public debate by the authorities of a third country. The ambassador took note, expressed his willingness not to interfere in our public debate, and recalled the friendship that binds France and the United States.
Europe politics
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Inside India's AI Impact Summit: Robot fraud, gridlocked roads, a shirtless protest, and AWOL Bill Gates | Fortune

India's AI Impact Summit gathered global leaders and companies, produced inclusive commitments, voluntary frontier AI governance, and announced large investments despite logistical chaos.
#board-of-peace
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Simon Harris doubles down on opposition to Trump's Board of Peace after Taoiseach leaves door open

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Simon Harris doubles down on opposition to Trump's Board of Peace after Taoiseach leaves door open

#gaza-reconstruction
fromFortune
1 month ago
World news

Trump is charging world leaders $1 billion each for their countries to permanently join Gaza 'Board of Peace' | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago
World news

Trump is charging world leaders $1 billion each for their countries to permanently join Gaza 'Board of Peace' | Fortune

World news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Vatican declines participation in Trump's 'Board of Peace'

The Vatican will not join President Trump's Board of Peace, citing its distinctive status and insisting the United Nations should manage international crises.
New York City
fromThe Forward
3 weeks ago

Mamdani appoints progressive Israel critic to oversee NYC's global diplomacy

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed Ana Maria Archila, a Working Families Party cochair critical of Israel, to lead the city's international affairs office.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Merz, Macron to address Munich Security Conference amid disputes with US

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron will deliver addresses on the first day of the Munich Security Conference (MSC), with Russia's four-year war in Ukraine high on the agenda and amid strained ties between the United States and Europe. Merz will open the conference at 1:45pm local time (12:45 GMT), while his French counterpart will close Friday's official programme with a speech at 7pm (18:00 GMT), according to the MSC agenda.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Simon Harris doubles down on opposition to Trump's Board of Peace after Taoiseach leaves door open

Tánaiste Simon Harris has said he "can't see any scenario" in which Ireland could take part in US president Donald Trump's Board of Peace.
World news
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Trump signs Board of Peace charter at Davos as allies split on Gaza plan

President Trump signed a charter creating an international Board of Peace to oversee Gaza stabilization, reconstruction and governance, proposing global authority despite some allies' refusal.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Netanyahu Signs Up to Trump's Gaza 'Board of Peace'

(AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed Wednesday that he will join President Donald Trump's newly created Gaza Board of Peace. In a statement on Wednesday, the Israeli leader said he would take part in the body, which was formally established by the president as part of a sweeping 20-point plan to end the conflict between Israel and Hamas and oversee Gaza's reconstruction.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Trump floats 200% tariff on French wine over perceived snub

Asked about Macron's decision not to join the board, Trump dismissed the French president's position. "Did he say that? Well, nobody wants him because he will be out of office very soon," Trump said. "I'll put a 200% tariff on his wines and champagnes, and he'll join, but he doesn't have to join," Trump said. A source close to Macron told the AFP news agency on Monday said France "does not intend to answer favourably" to the invitation.
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

Trump's Gaza 'Board of Peace' extends invitations to Russia, Belarus and Thailand along with EU | Fortune

The European Union's executive arm, Russia, Belarus and Thailand on Monday were the latest to be asked to join U.S. President Donald Trump's new Board of Peace that will supervise the next phase of the Gaza peace plan, as a top Israeli official said the initiative is "bad for Israel" and should be scrapped.
World news
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Israel objects to White House's pick of leaders for board of peace'

Israel objects to White House appointments to an international Gaza governing board while Gaza endures ongoing killings, aid restrictions, and a severe humanitarian crisis.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

UK announces full and further sanctions' amid Iran killings and arrests

The UK announced expanded sanctions targeting Iran's finance, energy, transport, and software sectors in response to deadly protests and alleged repression.
Public health
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Fentanyl Overdose Deaths Are Now Falling Sharply, and You'll Never Guess Why

Diplomatic pressure and international disruptions likely drove a large drop in fentanyl overdose deaths in the US and Canada beginning in mid-2023.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Venezuela: 'Regime change' not the plan, say US Republicans DW 01/06/2026

US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro; he appeared in New York court, shots were reported near Caracas's presidential palace, and international tensions rose.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Ukraine war briefing: Ukraine will fight on if peace talks fail, Zelenskyy vows

The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, says he hopes for a leaders' summit in the US by the end of January to discuss proposals on how to end the war with Russia. Security advisers from Ukraine's top allies met in Kyiv on Saturday for talks on a US-brokered plan to end the war, days after Kyiv announced a deal was 90% ready.
Miscellaneous
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
2 months ago

Zelenskyy Prepares for Next Round Of Talks As Ukraine Strikes Back At Russian Oil Assets

A peace deal is "90 percent ready...but the remaining 10 percent contains, in fact, everything...that will determine the fate of peace, the fate of Ukraine and Europe, and how people will live," he said in the televised address. "What does Ukraine want? Peace? Yes." "But at any cost? No. We want the end of the war. Not the end of Ukraine," he added.
World news
#gaza-ceasefire
#ukraine
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Coalition of the willing' nations to hold call on ending war in Ukraine

Leaders will hold a video call to pursue a Ukraine peace plan amid US negotiations, European security guarantee debates, and concerns about Russia and Trump.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Ukraine's Kremenchuk hit by Russian airstrikes mayor DW 12/07/2025

The central Ukrainian city of Kremenchuk came under attack by dozens of Russian drones and missiles overnight, causing power and water outages, Mayor Vitalii Maletskyi and the Ukrainian air force said on Sunday. The city, located on the Dnipro River 259 km (161 miles) from the capital, Kyiv, is a major industrial hub and the site of one of Ukraine's biggest oil refineries.
Miscellaneous
#doha-forum
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

US considers wider sanctions on Sudanese army and RSF as ceasefire efforts falter

The US is preparing broader sanctions on Sudanese belligerents after diplomatic ceasefire efforts, including envoy Massad Boulos's attempts, failed to halt the conflict.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

IAEA passes resolution demanding nuclear access from Iran; Tehran rejects

The IAEA passed a resolution demanding Iran provide access and detailed nuclear information while Iran warns the resolution will produce consequences.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Iran's foreign minister says the nation is no longer enriching uranium at any site in the country

There is no undeclared nuclear enrichment in Iran. All of our facilities are under the safeguards and monitoring
World news
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Despite America's absence, Trump's influence looms large over Cop30

The US under Trump has abandoned climate action and discouraged global renewable energy efforts, leaving other nations to proceed without American participation.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

El-Sisi and Trump to chair Gaza summit in Egypt on Monday

An international summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, chaired by Donald Trump and Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, will seek to end the Gaza war and restore regional stability.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,324

Russian missile and drone strikes damaged Kyiv's energy infrastructure, caused civilian injuries, broadened attacks across Ukraine and bordering regions, and prompted evacuations and international concern.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Pro-Palestine flotilla heading towards Gaza harassed by Israeli naval boats'

The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), carrying about 500 people including the climate campaigner Greta Thunberg and former Barcelona mayor Ada Colau, said it had an encounter with Israeli navy vessels that circled the fleet's lead boat for around six minutes while remotely disabling its communication systems. In the early hours of this morning, Israeli occupation naval forces launched an intimidatory operation, it said in a statement.
World news
US politics
fromAbove the Law
5 months ago

Morning Docket: 09.30.25 - Above the Law

Major legal and policy shifts span pregnancy discrimination, Trump-related litigation, AI startup funding, and new AI safety and transparency laws.
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