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Iran and Allies Strike Ships, US Bases; US and Saudi Jets Bomb Militias in Iraq for 12th Night
Iran launched missiles at Jordan and struck US bases, while the Houthis hit two Saudi oil tankers, as the United States and Saudi Arabia carried out joint airstrikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq for the 12th consecutive night.
Oil Drops 5% as US Strikes Iran But Spares Pipelines and Power Plants
Oil prices fell sharply after the United States completed a new series of military strikes against Iran, deliberately avoiding key energy infrastructure.
Ukraine Braces for Iran Missile Strike Without Israel-Style Shield After Drone Attack
Ukraine is bracing for a possible ballistic missile strike from Iran after a Ukrainian drone attack on a Caspian Sea port, but officials say they have no confir…
Ukraine's New Drone Strategy Aims to Cripple Russian Energy Grid for Months, Not Days
Ukraine is shifting its long-range drone campaign to target critical components of Russian energy infrastructure, aiming to keep power plants offline for weeks …
Dow Crashes 1,100 Points as Fed Holds Rates, Three Officials Demand a Hike
U.S. stocks suffered their worst day in months after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged but revealed a deep internal split, with three officials …
Drone Strike Shuts Siberian Fuel Plant, Leaving 4,480 Ukrainian Miners Idle After Black Sea Attacks
A drone strike has forced a major Siberian oil refinery to halt production, while separate Russian attacks on Black Sea shipping have idled 4,480 Ukrainian mine…
Trump Kills Two-State Solution: West Bank Takeover Begins
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, as Israel accelerates its campaign to seize full contro…
Trump Flips Script: New Sanctions and Patriot Talks After “Positive” Zelenskyy Oval Office Meet
The United States is preparing a new sanctions package against Russia while exploring the possibility of manufacturing Patriot missile systems inside Ukraine, f…
Al-Qaida and ISIS Are Using AI in Totally Different Ways — New Report Drops the Details
A new report reveals that Al-Qaida and ISIS are both using artificial intelligence, but with completely different strategies — one focuses on quality, the other…
Iran Threatens to Keep Strait of Hormuz Closed, Demands Full Control of One Shipping Lane
Diplomatic progress is being made to end the war in the Gulf, as Iran pushes a final proposal demanding full control of one of the Strait of Hormuz’s two main s…
Netanyahu Lands in DC for Tense Trump Showdown — Iran War, Gaza Strikes, and Sinking US Support on Table
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Washington on Monday for his first meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump since the United States launche…
China’s DJI Drone Just Mapped Everest’s Deadliest Icefall—Saving Lives for the 2026 Climbing Season
DJI, the world’s top civilian drone maker, has released high-resolution 3D survey footage of the Khumbu Icefall on Mount Everest, giving climbers a critical saf…
War, Profit, and a Planet in Flames: How a Broken System Is Crushing the World’s Most Vulnerable
A cascade of escalating military conflicts, surging energy prices, and accelerating climate disasters is shattering the global order, pushing the world economy …
US Bombs Southern Iran Near Nuclear Plant, 600 Troops Wounded as Fear and Inflation Explode
A wave of American airstrikes has slammed into southern Iran, hitting cities near the Bushehr nuclear plant and sending inflation and terror through local commu…
Global Crises Converge: War, Oil Shocks, and Climate Disasters Reshape the World Order
A cascade of escalating military conflicts, surging energy prices, and accelerating climate emergencies is shattering the global order, pushing the world econom…
U.S. Aircraft Carrier Steams Into South China Sea as China, Philippines Clash Over Waters
A U.S. Navy aircraft carrier has entered the South China Sea, a region where Beijing claims sovereignty, as tensions escalate between China and the Philippines …
War, Oil, and Fire: How a Global System Built on Profit Is Crushing the World’s Most Vulnerable
A cascade of escalating military conflicts, surging energy prices, and accelerating climate disasters is shattering the global order, pushing the world economy …
War, Tariffs, and Oil at $100: How a World Built on Profit Is Breaking the Global Economy
A cascade of escalating military conflicts, surging energy prices, and a breakdown in global trade is pushing the world economy to its breaking point, with ordi…
Over 116,000 Flee South Africa as Xenophobic Attacks Spark Mass Exodus
South Africa is facing a migration crisis after a surge in xenophobic violence forced more than 116,000 Zimbabweans to flee the country, prompting urgent calls …
Oil Tankers Flee Red Sea, Deliveries Delayed a Month After Houthi Attacks
Asian refiners are facing month-long delays in crude deliveries as oil tankers abandon the Red Sea route following Houthi attacks, with empty supertankers now s…
Editorials
**Trump’s Latest Iran Strategy Unravels—Again**
For years, the Trump administration’s Iran policy has been defined by a single, aggressive objective: maximum pressure. The strategy aimed to cripple Iran’s economy, halt its nuclear program, and force a comprehensive renegotiation of the 2015 nuclear deal.
**Title:** Is $100 Oil the Trigger for a UK Economic Crisis?
**Introduction** As global oil prices flirt with the $100-per-barrel threshold, a pressing question emerges for the United Kingdom: is the nation on the brink of an economic crisis? While the UK is less dependent on oil than it was during the shocks of the 1970s, the current landscape presents a un
**Title:** The Houthi Blockade of Bab al-Mandab: A Strategic Chokepoint Under Siege
**Introduction** In a dramatic escalation of regional conflict, the Houthi movement has effectively closed the Bab al-Mandab strait, one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints. This narrow waterway, connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden, handles roughly 10% of global seaborne trade.
# Russia’s New Arctic Base: A Strategic Shift That Could Reshape the AES War
In a move that has drawn little attention outside military circles, Russia has quietly completed a new military installation in the high Arctic—a base that analysts say could fundamentally alter the balance of power in the ongoing AES conflict. Located on the remote island of Alexandra Land, part o
**Title:** Traoré’s 2026 Reforms: The Quiet Revolution That Changed a Nation’s Trajectory
**Introduction** For years, the narrative surrounding President Ibrahim Traoré’s leadership in Burkina Faso was dominated by speculation and polarized debate. Critics dismissed his tenure as a continuation of military rule without substance, while supporters hailed him as a pan-African savior.
**Why Trump’s Iran Oil Sanctions Will Likely Backfire on the Global Economy**
**Introduction** In a move that has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, the Trump administration has reinstated a "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran, targeting the country’s oil exports with renewed vigor. The strategy aims to choke off Tehran’s revenue, particularly by blocking sh
**Title: The Coming Oil Shock: Why a Price Spike Is Now Inevitable**
The global oil market is tightening, and the signs point to a significant price surge. For months, analysts have debated the trajectory of crude, but a convergence of supply constraints, shifting demand patterns, and geopolitical instability now suggests that a sharp increase is not just possible—i
**Title:** Mali’s Offensive Breaks Rebel Siege: A Turning Point in the Sahel Conflict
**Introduction** In a dramatic reversal of fortune, Malian government forces have launched a counteroffensive that has shattered the momentum of two of the Sahel’s most formidable militant coalitions. The operation, which caught the al-Qaeda-aligned group JNIM and the separatist FLA off guard, mark
**The Silent Arsenal: How Weapons Flowed Unchecked Into Burkina Faso for 15 Years**
For fifteen years, a steady stream of weapons entered Burkina Faso. No one asked who sent them.
**Burkina Faso’s Collapse: The Hidden Engine Driving the Jihadist Crisis**
For years, the world has watched Burkina Faso spiral into chaos. Jihadist attacks, military coups, and mass displacement have become the daily reality for millions.