War
US economic pressure campaign could deepen Iran’s financial strain: Analyst
Analyst Ali Vaez says a new US economic pressure campaign could intensify Iran’s financial difficulties but warns Tehran may respond with military counterpressure.
2 DAYS AGO
US says Israel behind Syria strikes, slams 'unnecessary escalation'
US envoy to Syria says Israel 'behind strikes' on airbase; Lebanon’s president says country will stick to Israel framework, counts on US to implement deal.
August 18, 2026
Pakistan urges US-Iran to resume talks, reaffirms push for regional peace
Foreign Office spokesperson says many countries are facing economic consequences due to instability in the Strait of Hormuz; adds that Pakistan calls for the resumption of technical talks in line with the Islamabad MoU and the Pakistan-Qatar joint statement of June 22.
July 16, 2026
Ukrainian drones hit St. Petersburg as Russia hosts major economic forum
Russian authorities confirmed that the drones struck energy and military targets in St. Petersburg and western Russia as a major economic forum opened; Moscow claimed to have intercepted hundreds of drones across the country.
June 3, 2026
Bosnian Serb jailed for wartime killing of Muslims
Bosnia’s state court sentenced Bosnian Serb Dusko Zoric to 15 years for killing five Muslim men during the 1992 Zecovi massacre near Prijedor.
May 11, 2026
More than half of Lebanon population depends on aid: EU official
More than half of Lebanon’s population depends on humanitarian aid, the EU said, as Israeli strikes continue despite a ceasefire and Washington talks seek to end the war.
May 8, 2026
Russia fired record number of drones at Ukraine in April: AFP analysis
Russia fired a record number of long-range attack drones at Ukraine in April, AFP analysis of data published by Kyiv's air force showed.
May 1, 2026
EU unveils plans to tackle energy crisis
Rather than any flagship measures, Brussels outlined recommendations for member states and initiatives to be presented as part of what the European Commission called a "toolbox" to help navigate current and future straits.
April 22, 2026
Turkey hosts latest diplomatic push on Middle East war
Turkey’s Antalya forum brings together key regional powers as Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Egypt intensify diplomacy to secure a lasting ceasefire, reopen Hormuz, and advance renewed US-Iran talks.
April 17, 2026
All you need to know about Day 20 of US-Israeli war on Iran
Twenty days into the war, Washington and Tel Aviv trade blame over energy strikes. Trump says he warned against targeting Iranian gas fields, while Netanyahu dismisses claims Israel pushed the United States into conflict.
March 19, 2026