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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...

$5.5B Pledged for Brazil’s “Tropical Forests Forever” Plan at Belem Summit

Financial momentum is building at the Belem climate talks, as Brazil's proposal for a new rainforest protection fund has secured $5.5 billion in initial...

South Korea’s Diplomatic Push: Wooing China, Rebuffed by North

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung launched a significant diplomatic push, hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping to ask for help in re-engaging North Korea,...

Rare Earth Threat Averted: China Agrees to Pause Curbs in US Deal

The immediate threat of a rare earth supply crisis has been averted after China agreed to pause new export curbs as part of a...

Central Asia’s New Dawn: Leaders Explore US Partnership in Washington Summit

The five nations of Central Asia are exploring a new partnership with the United States, with a presidential summit in Washington reportedly set for...

Trump to Execute Thailand-Cambodia Peace Agreement Signing in Malaysia

President Donald Trump will execute the signing of a peace agreement between Thailand and Cambodia in Malaysia, calling it a "great peace deal" that...

Budapest Summit “Not Necessary”: US, Russia Walk Back Trump’s Plan

Both the US and Russia walked back President Trump's plans for a Budapest summit on Tuesday. A US official stated "no plans" exist for...

‘I Get Along Great With Him’: Trump Touts Xi Relationship Before Talks

President Donald Trump is touting his personal relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of their meeting in two weeks, saying, "I get along...

Su-57, AMCA, Drones: Russia’s High-Tech Gambit for India

Russia has placed a major bet on high-technology to secure its future relationship with India, offering support for the indigenous AMCA fighter program with...

Zelensky’s Calculus: Praise Trump’s Deal to Secure US Action on Ukraine

In a calculated diplomatic move, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is employing a strategy of public praise for President Donald Trump's Gaza peace deal as...

Trump’s Disappointment in Putin Contrasts with Warming Zelensky Ties

The backdrop to President Donald Trump's productive phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is his recently stated "disappointment" in Russian President Vladimir Putin....

The Unsung Hero: Machado’s Quiet Work Earns World’s Top Honor

In a world often dominated by the loudest voices, the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to an unsung hero of the democracy...

Unfriendly Skies: How Russian Air Defense Caused a Diplomatic Wreck

The skies over the region proved unfriendly on Christmas Day 2024, when a Russian air defense action caused a diplomatic wreck by downing an...