Politics

Iran Wounds the World Economy as Hormuz Standoff Drags Into Another Week

The Strait of Hormuz remained closed on Saturday as Iran showed no signs of reopening the vital waterway despite intense US and Israeli military pressure now stretching into a third week. The closure of the strait — through which roughly one-fifth of the world's oil and gas normally passes — had driven energy prices toward $120 per barrel and threatened to push them higher...

From Geran to Shahed: Why Ukraine’s Drone Experience Is Uniquely Relevant to West Asia

Understanding why Ukraine's drone defense offer was so valuable requires understanding the technological connection between the conflict in Eastern Europe and the one now unfolding in West Asia. The same Iranian drone design — the Shahed — has been used against Ukraine by Russia (under the name Geran) and is now being used against American forces by Iran directly. Ukraine has more experience defeating...

Trump’s War Has Six American Soldiers Dead and Millions Displaced

The US-Israeli offensive against Iran has exacted a significant cost on the American military as well as on the civilian populations of Iran and...

Trump Sends USS Gerald R Ford to Reinforce Abraham Lincoln in Iran Theater

President Trump has authorized the USS Gerald R Ford to sail from Caribbean operations to the Middle East to reinforce the USS Abraham Lincoln...

Ukraine, Russia, and US Abu Dhabi Summit: Trilateral Peace Negotiations Enter Decisive Stage

The stage is set for potentially decisive peace negotiations as Russia, Ukraine, and the United States prepare to meet in Abu Dhabi on February...

Carney Throws Down Gauntlet to US on Canadian Sovereignty

Mark Carney has thrown down the gauntlet to the United States on Canadian sovereignty, insisting on full respect for territorial integrity after Alberta separatist...

Rubio Addresses Booker Questions About Former Maduro Officials in Interim Government

Marco Rubio faced persistent questioning from Democratic Senator Cory Booker about the administration's willingness to cooperate with former Nicolas Maduro regime members now controlling...

Zelenskyy Says U.S. Deal Prepared, Confirms February Return for Continued Negotiations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on Sunday that a security guarantees document with the United States has been finalized and stands ready for formal...

British Leader Reaffirms Greenland’s Right to Self-Determination

Britain's Prime Minister delivered an unambiguous message to Washington during weekend crisis talks: threatening NATO allies with tariffs over Greenland crosses fundamental boundaries of...

United Front: EU Warns Trump’s Tariff Threat Might Cause Downward Spiral

Presenting a united front, the EU warns Trump's tariff threat might cause a "dangerous downward spiral." Europe has been shaken by a stark ultimatum...

“Refuse the Case”: The Phrase Ending Visas for 75 Countries

Three words—"refuse the case"—are set to end the visa hopes of applicants from 75 countries. This instruction is central to the Trump administration's new...

Sunday Florida Meeting: Zelenskyy and Trump to Finalize Ukraine Peace Strategy

A critical meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled for Sunday in Florida, where the leaders will work...

Ukraine Peace Talks Advance Despite Competing Demands from Moscow and Kyiv

Diplomatic initiatives aimed at resolving the protracted Ukraine conflict are progressing through multiple channels, with negotiators from Russia and Ukraine both acknowledging forward movement...

Congress Prioritizes Leniency Despite Public Opposition

Brazilian lawmakers have approved legislation that would substantially reduce prison sentences for those convicted in the 2022 coup attempt, moving forward despite clear public...