Global Conflict
USA-Iran Conflict: The 1953 Coup That Started It All
Most people think the fight between the US and Iran started with the hostage crisis in 1979. They are wrong. You have to go back
USA-Iran Conflict: The Proxies Fighting America’s Enemies
Walk through southern Lebanon and you will see yellow flags flying everywhere. Those flags belong to Hezbollah. Iran created this group in the 1980s. They
Israeli Airstrike on Qatar Shakes US Alliances in the Middle East
Israel’s airstrike on a meeting of Hamas’ exiled political leadership in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday sent shockwaves through the Middle East and raised serious questions
Nepal’s Social Media Shutdown Sparks Deadly Protests
Violent protests erupted across Nepal on Monday, leaving at least 19 people dead and over 100 injured in the country’s worst unrest in decades. The
French Government Collapses Amidst Debt Crisis, Triggering Political Uncertainty
France’s political landscape is in turmoil following the collapse of Prime Minister François Bayrou’s government on Monday. A no-confidence vote, resulting in 364 votes against
Trump Shifts Pressure to Ukraine After ‘Productive’ But Vague Summit with Putin
Following a lengthy summit with Vladimir Putin, President Donald Trump declared their talks “productive”. Still, it revealed no concrete deal to end the war in
White House Slams India for Buying Russian Oil, Threatens More Tariffs
The Trump administration has sharply escalated its pressure on India, with a top aide accusing New Delhi of financing Russia’s war in Ukraine through its
Russia Unleashes Record Drone Attack on Kyiv Hours After Trump-Putin Call
Russia pummeled Kyiv with the largest drone and missile attack of the war on Friday, killing one person and injuring at least 23, just hours
The Russia-Ukraine Conflict: A War That Redefined a Century
The world watched in disbelief in February 2022 as Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, shattering decades of relative peace in Europe. This was
Iran Strikes Expose Cracks in Anti-West Alliance
When Israel and the United States struck Iran this month, the world watched for the reaction from its powerful partners, China and Russia. Instead of
Tensions Flare as Israel Strikes Lebanon, Both Sides Allege Truce Violations
On Friday, Israeli warplanes launched a series of coordinated airstrikes across a stretch of hilltops in southern Lebanon, escalating regional tensions. Lebanese security sources confirmed
Germany Demands Apple and Google Remove Chinese AI App DeepSeek
Germany’s data protection commissioner is demanding that Apple and Google remove the popular Chinese AI app DeepSeek from their app stores, citing the illegal transfer
NATO Backs Massive Spending Hike to Meet Trump’s Demands
NATO leaders on Wednesday backed a significant increase in defense spending, meeting a key demand from U.S. President Donald Trump and reaffirming their “ironclad” commitment
US Intel: Iran Nuclear Program Only Set Back Months, Contradicting Trump
An early U.S. intelligence assessment has found that last weekend’s strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities failed to destroy the country’s core program and likely only
Gold Finds Footing as Ceasefire Doubts and Weak Dollar Emerge
Gold prices edged higher on Wednesday, finding some support after tumbling more than 1% in the previous session. A weaker U.S. dollar helped lift the
Trump Blasts Israel as New Explosions Rock Tehran, Testing Fragile Ceasefire
A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran was immediately tested on Tuesday as new explosions rocked Tehran, just hours after President Donald Trump announced the
Markets Roar Back to Life as Mideast Ceasefire Sends Oil Tumbling
Global markets rallied, and oil prices tumbled 4% on Tuesday after President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. The news marked a
Israel-Palestine Conflict: Israel’s Occupation and Genocide
The Israel-Palestine conflict is not a dispute between equals. It is a story of a decades-long military occupation and the systematic dispossession of a people.
Iran Seeks Stronger Russian Support After US Attacks
Reeling from major U.S. military strikes over the weekend, Iran dispatched its foreign minister to Moscow on Monday with a direct appeal to President Vladimir
Gulf Allies Brace for Fallout After US Strikes on Iran
Bahrain and Kuwait, key Gulf nations hosting major U.S. military bases, scrambled to make emergency preparations on Sunday, fearing the conflict with Iran could spill
Ukraine Seizes Territory in Russia’s Kursk Region, Top Commander Reveals
Ukraine’s top military commander, Oleksandr Syrskyi, has revealed that his forces now control a 90-square-kilometer area within Russia’s Kursk region, where approximately 10,000 Russian soldiers
UN Chief Warns of ‘Dangerous Escalation’ After US Strikes on Iran
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivered a stark warning on Saturday, branding the US strikes on Iran as a “dangerous escalation” and a “direct threat
Iran Likely Moved Key Assets Before US Strike, Warns of Escalation
The U.S. air strikes likely failed to catch Iran completely by surprise, according to Trita Parsi of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. He argues
US Attack on Iran Ignites Fierce Political Divide in Washington
While most of the country was asleep, news of U.S. airstrikes targeting Iran’s nuclear sites sparked an immediate and fierce political battle in Washington. The