Iran: No Hormuz Passage Without IRGC OK, Unfreezing Funds Tied to Agreement
All ships can pass through the Strait of Hormuz, but coordination with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is required, according to a senior...
Starmer Faces Renewed Pressure Over Mandelson Vetting Scandal as Leadership Questions Mount
Keir Starmer is facing renewed calls for resignation after fresh revelations surrounding the appointment and vetting of former UK ambassador to the United States...
US Expands Hormuz Blockade, Raising Risk of Global Escalation
The United States has significantly widened its naval blockade targeting Iran, asserting the authority to intercept and seize vessels suspected of carrying goods to...
NATO Won’t Break, U.S. Will Defend Allies, Estonia Says Amid Rising Tensions
Amid ongoing uncertainty caused by the war in Ukraine and strained transatlantic relations, NATO faces renewed scrutiny over its unity and credibility. Hanno Pevkur...
War Anxiety Fuels Russia’s Return to Mysticism as Witchcraft Demand Surges
In a Russia shaped by prolonged conflict and economic strain, a surprising trend is gaining momentum: a growing turn toward mysticism, witchcraft, and supernatural...
China’s Growth Illusion Meets Harsh Reality as Iran War Threatens to Derail Fragile Rebound
China entered 2026 with cautious optimism as its economy showed signs of recovery after a prolonged slowdown. First quarter growth reached 5.0 percent year...
France and Italy’s proposed antisemitism laws test the limits of free speech
French and Italian lawmakers are set to vote on new laws defining antisemitism due to a rise in anti-Jewish incidents, but critics argue these...
Report Claims Iran Used Chinese Satellite to Target US Bases During Recent Conflict
A report by the Financial Times alleges that Iran obtained access to a Chinese-built surveillance satellite in late 2024, significantly enhancing its military targeting...
US Allies Look to Japan as Tokyo Signals Historic Shift in Arms Exports
Japan is preparing to ease long-standing restrictions on arms exports, marking its biggest defence policy shift since World War II.
The move comes amid uncertainty...
China Rejects US Accusations on Taiwan, Calls Claims of Military Pressure ‘Distorted’
Tensions between China and United States over Taiwan have intensified in recent years, particularly around military activity in the Taiwan Strait.
Beijing considers Taiwan part...