What is Trump’s endgame in Iran as the US-Israel war escalates?
EXPLAINER What is Trump’s endgame in Iran as the US-Israel war escalates? As strikes continue across Iran, US President Donald Trump has articulated shifting goals. But how likely are they?…
Why Israel’s war on Hezbollah keeps returning
Israel’s latest attacks on Lebanon come after decades of conflict with Hezbollah. Wars, assassinations and pressure have failed to break the group, which continues to launch rockets and fight Israeli…
Putin says Russia can supply oil, gas to Europe as energy prices soar
Putin says Russia can supply oil, gas to Europe as energy prices soar Russian president spoke as oil prices surged past $100 per barrel, reaching levels unseen since start of…
US military kills six in strike on alleged drug boat in the Eastern Pacific
US military kills six in strike on alleged drug boat in the Eastern Pacific The US military claims six men killed in a strike on a suspected drug-smuggling boat in…
US senators demand probe into ‘appalling’ attack on girls’s school in Iran
US senators demand probe into ‘appalling’ attack on girls’s school in Iran Top Democrats say Minab school bombing that killed at least 170 people ‘must be fully and impartially reviewed’.…
France preparing to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz when war calms: Macron
France preparing to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz when war calms: Macron French president says ‘purely defensive’ mission aims to gradually reopen key Gulf waterway amid spike in oil…
Iran’s authorities showcase continuity as they back new leader during war
News Iran’s authorities showcase continuity as they back new leader during war The IRGC says its forces are ready to ‘fully obey and sacrifice for the divine commands’ after new…
What defence support could Ukraine offer Middle East states amid Iran war?
EXPLAINER What defence support could Ukraine offer Middle East states amid Iran war? Ukraine has built low-cost drones to counter Russian attacks with imported Iranian Shahed drones. Ukraine offers defence…
Turkiye says Iranian ballistic missile intercepted by NATO air defences
Turkiye says Iranian ballistic missile intercepted by NATO air defences Ministry of National Defence says no casualties or damage after missile shot down over southern city of Gaziantep. Debris is…
It is time for the world to move on without the United States
It is time for the world to move on without the United States The US no longer wants to be the guarantor of the world order. It’s time the rest…