Swift End to Iran War Appears Unlikely
Hopes for a quick resolution to the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran faded following a prime-time address by President Donald Trump. In his speech, Trump...
UK to Host International Talks on Reopening Strait of Hormuz
Britain will host a virtual meeting on Thursday aimed at forming a coalition of countries to explore ways to reopen the Strait of Hormuz,...
Trump Claims Victory in Sight but Offers No Exit Plan
The war launched on February 28 by the United States under Donald Trump in coordination with Israel was aimed at dismantling Iran’s military and...
Trump Dangles Iran Exit and NATO Pullout as Oil Crisis Deepens
President Donald Trump indicated that the United States will soon end its war on Iran, with the possibility of returning for "spot hits" if...
U.S. Signals Long Transition to Democracy in Venezuela
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Venezuela will ultimately require a political transition followed by free and fair elections, but cautioned that...
Sanchez Blasts Israeli Death Penalty Law as Move Toward ‘Apartheid’
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez criticized the Israeli parliament's approval of a law allowing the death penalty for Palestinians convicted by military courts for...
US Says Critical Days Ahead for Iran, Demands Diplomatic Resolution
U. S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the next few days in the war against Iran would be crucial, warning Tehran of intensified...
Treasury Market Faces Rising Costs of Prolonged War
Inflationary pressures have pushed U.S. Treasury yields higher since the clash with Iran ignited energy prices. Now, another challenge is emerging for the bond...
Turning the Tide: How Ocean Cooperation Can Reduce Global Conflict
The world’s oceans are increasingly fraught with tension. Shipping lanes are blocked, seabed cables and pipelines sabotaged, migrants risk perilous sea passages, fish populations...
Italy Blocks US Use of Sicily Base for Middle East Missions
Italy has refused permission for U.S. military aircraft to use a key air base in Sicily for operations linked to the Middle East, according...