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 Iran Tells Gulf Governments: Your Populations Are Paying the Price for Your Choices

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has told Gulf governments that their populations are paying the price for choices made in favour of Washington's military campaign, warning that this will continue as long as enemy forces are allowed to operate from their territory. His message, delivered more than a month into the Iran-US war, is designed to create political pressure from Gulf populations as well as...

 IEA Chief Fatih Birol Warns Iran Crisis Could Tip Global Economy Into Recession Without Urgent Action

The global energy crisis triggered by the Iran war could tip the world economy into recession if urgent action is not taken to stabilize supply, the head of the International Energy Agency has warned. Fatih Birol, speaking in Canberra, said the combined oil and gas losses from the conflict were already exceeding those of the crises that caused global recessions in the 1970s. He...

Academic Openness Under Pressure as Espionage Risks Rise, Says Former Spy Chief

David Vigneault warned that the principles of open academic exchange are increasingly threatened by espionage risks. He said hostile governments are exploiting openness to...

Moscow Negotiations End Without Deal as Russia Warns of Readiness for European War

Diplomatic attempts to end the Ukraine war reached an impasse Tuesday as negotiations between Russian and American officials concluded without achieving breakthrough on critical...

Multilateral Diplomacy Takes Backseat to Bilateral Negotiating Strategy

The Trump administration's approach to Ukraine peace talks emphasizes bilateral discussions rather than multilateral forums. This strategy involves separate negotiations with Ukraine and Russia...

Peace Talk Progress Reported as Trump Maintains Summit Prerequisites

The American president sent top negotiators to Russia and Ukraine while establishing clear conditions for his direct participation in peace discussions. Trump announced he...

Bolsonaro Claims Medication Triggered ‘Paranoia’ Behind Device Tampering

Brazil’s former leader Jair Bolsonaro has told the court that a medication-induced episode made him believe his ankle monitor was bugged, leading him to...

The Inclusivity Imperative: US May End G20 Snub After South African Plea

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the United States is reconsidering its decision to boycott the G20 summit, confirming ongoing, last-minute talks....

$700M Ukrainian-Validated Air Defense System Confirmed for Taiwan by US Pentagon

Taiwan is set to receive a state-of-the-art air defense system worth nearly $700 million that has been operationally proven through its deployment in Ukraine's...

“Dangerous Attempt”: Pyongyang Rejects Seoul’s Naval Plans

North Korea has characterized South Korea’s plan to build nuclear-powered submarines as a "dangerous attempt at confrontation." In a commentary released Tuesday, state media...

Israel’s Right-Wing Pressures Netanyahu Over UN Plan’s “Statehood” Talk

A UN Security Council resolution on Gaza, drafted by the US and adopted on Monday, is causing political turmoil in Israel over its inclusion...

Benjamin Netanyahu Pledges Solidarity, NIA Probes JeM for Delhi Attack

As India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) zeroes in on a Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) module for the Delhi attack, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged...

Carnage at Red Fort: Blast Leaves 8 Dead, 19 Injured

A scene of carnage unfolded near Delhi's Red Fort on Monday night as a car explosion killed eight people and injured 19. The blast,...

Sánchez and Lula: The Two Key Leaders Trying to Save a Faltering Summit

Amidst a flurry of high-profile cancellations and escalating regional tensions, the EU-CELAC summit in Colombia is now resting on the shoulders of two key...