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Iran Tells Trump: Pick War or Talks as Oil Climbs for 2nd Day
Iran says the choice between war and diplomacy is now up to US President Donald Trump, as stalled nuclear talks push oil prices higher for a second day.
Kremlin Threatens Starlink Strikes as Russian Jets Force NATO Scrambles Across Europe
Russia is escalating hybrid warfare against NATO while warning that any use of Starlink satellites for deep strikes inside Russia would be "dangerous," as Europ…
Trump Says Iran War Will End 'Soon' After Rejecting Hormuz Truce Deal
Trump rejected Iran's offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the seven-month conflict, but says talks may resume within days.
Iran Offers 7-Day Hormuz Reopening Deal as Trump Says Tehran "Overplayed Its Hand"
Iran has proposed a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart nuclear negotiations, but President Donald Trump has publicly rejected the offer, …
War, Oil, and AI: How Converging Crises Are Reshaping the World in 2026
A single, interconnected emergency—spanning blocked oil routes, escalating wars, record water shortages, and an unregulated AI boom—is squeezing ordinary househ…
Gaza’s War Nears Fourth Year: 73,922 Dead, Children Skate on Rubble as Families Live in Tents
A new series documents five ordinary lives across seven days in Gaza, where the death toll has reached 73,922 and residents endure tent camps, truck-bed shelter…
# As War, Climate and Profit Converge, Who Gets Care Depends on Wealth and Geography
A cascade of interconnected crises—war, energy shocks, climate disasters and the unregulated rise of artificial intelligence—has overwhelmed health systems worl…
Drone Attacks Hit 3 NATO Countries and Black Sea Ships as Russia and Ukraine Target Each Other's Economies
Russia's war on Ukraine is spilling across borders, with drone crashes and airspace alerts hitting three NATO countries while both sides strike economic targets…
One Crisis, Not Many: How War, Oil, Water, and AI Converged to Reshape Global Politics
A single, self-reinforcing emergency—spanning blocked oil routes, escalating wars, record water shortages, and an unregulated AI boom—is squeezing ordinary hous…
War, Oil, and AI: How One Interconnected Crisis Is Reshaping the World
A single emergency—spanning blocked oil routes, escalating wars, record water shortages, and an unregulated AI boom—is squeezing ordinary households while a nar…
One Crisis, Not Many: How War, Oil, Water, and AI Converged to Reshape the World in 2026
The world's crises have merged into a single, self-reinforcing emergency—and ordinary households are paying the price while a narrow set of powerful interests r…
# One Crisis, Not Many: How War, Oil, Water, and AI Converged to Reshape the Global Economy
*The world's economic problems are no longer separate. Blocked oil routes, rising wars, water shortages, and an unregulated AI boom have merged into a single em…
Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire, Expects New Bombing After Midterms
Trump has dismissed Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end hostilities, while Iranian President Pezeshkian says Tehran wants peace but cannot tr…
One Planet, One Crisis: How War, Oil, Water, and AI Converged Into a Single Global Emergency
The world's ecological, energy, and economic crises have merged into one reinforcing emergency—and the poorest are paying the highest price while a narrow set o…
Trump Rejects Iran's Strait of Hormuz Deal, Plans New Strikes After Midterms
Iran offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, but President Donald Trump turned it down and is now preparing for fresh military action once the…
UN in Crisis: Trump Threatens to 'Annihilate' Iran as Leaders Skip Summit and Peacekeeping Runs Dry
The United Nations General Assembly opened this week with US President Donald Trump threatening to destroy Iran while major world leaders stayed home, deepening…
Gaza Journalist Quits After 45 Days, As 12-Year-Old Works to Feed Family and Lecturer Teaches Through Blackouts
A Palestinian reporter who spent 45 days documenting the war in Gaza has stopped, saying audiences have grown tired of endless bad news, as families across the …
# AI’s Power Grab: How a Handful of Firms and Two Superpowers Are Dividing the World’s Most Consequential Technology
A small number of companies and two superpowers are consolidating control over artificial intelligence, its chips, and the energy it consumes—while workers, hou…
Turkey's Top Diplomat Hits UAE as Ankara Pushes "Fairer World Order" at UN
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is heading to the United Arab Emirates on Monday to discuss bilateral ties, regional developments, and preparations for a m…
Global Health in 2026: How War, Profit, and Climate Are Deciding Who Lives and Who Dies
A new era of interconnected crises—spanning war, energy shocks, climate disasters, and the unregulated rise of artificial intelligence—has overwhelmed health sy…
Editorials
The New Geometry of Global Security: Why Regional Defense Pacts Are on the Rise
In an era defined by shifting geopolitical alliances and eroding trust in traditional global institutions, nations are increasingly turning to regional defense pacts as their primary security guarantee. The video "Why Regional Defence Pacts Are on the Rise" explores this trend, highlighting how cou
OPEC’s Unraveling: Why the Cartel’s Collapse Now Looks All But Certain
For decades, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has functioned as the undisputed referee of global energy markets, wielding its members’ vast crude reserves to set prices and stabilize supply. Yet, beneath the veneer of quarterly meetings and production quotas, tectonic fo
Title: The Call Log That Could Rewrite Niger’s Coup Narrative
In the wake of Niger’s July 2023 military takeover, a single piece of evidence has emerged that challenges the official version of events. A classified call log, attributed to a captain within the coup’s inner circle, suggests the plot may have been broader and more coordinated than initially repor
The Middle East’s Real History: Challenging the Western Narrative
For decades, the Western understanding of the Middle East has been filtered through a lens of colonial legacy, resource politics, and a persistent tendency to view the region as a monolithic bloc defined by conflict. However, a growing body of historical scholarship argues that this narrative is no
Washington’s Fickle Embrace: Why the Gulf States Are Losing Patience with Trump
For decades, the relationship between the United States and the Gulf monarchies has rested on a simple bargain: American security guarantees in exchange for oil stability and regional alignment. Yet, beneath the surface of official summits and handshakes, a quiet but profound erosion of trust is un
The Nile Water Heist: How Ethiopia's Master Plan Caught Egypt Off Guard
For decades, Egypt has viewed the Nile River as its birthright. The ancient nation relies on the waterway for nearly 97 percent of its freshwater needs, and its entire agricultural, industrial, and domestic infrastructure is built around the assumption of uninterrupted flow.
The Courage Conundrum: Why Criticizing Israel Is No Longer a Political Risk
In a recent short-form video, political scientist and author Norman Finkelstein made a provocative claim that cuts against the grain of conventional political discourse: “It takes zero courage to be critical of Israel. ” The statement, delivered with his characteristic bluntness, challenges the long
The Emerging Axis: Inside the Turkey-Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Defense Compact
In the shifting sands of global geopolitics, a new triangle of military cooperation is taking shape. Stretching from the Bosporus to the Arabian Sea, Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia are forging a defense pact that could redraw the strategic map of the Middle East and South Asia.
Žižek’s Provocative Question: Is Trump a “Secret Stalinist”?
In a recent short-form video, the Slovenian philosopher Slavoj Žižek posed a deliberately provocative question that cuts through the noise of contemporary political analysis: Is Donald Trump a secret Stalinist? While the question is designed to shock, Žižek’s argument is less about historical equiv
Myanmar’s War Reaches a Crossroads: Can the Junta Survive?
For years, the civil war in Myanmar has been a brutal, grinding stalemate. But recent months have seen a seismic shift in the balance of power.