Trump Revels in Threats to Commit War Crimes in Iran
President Trump has openly threatened to bomb Iran "back to the Stone Ages," a stark departure from previous U.S. administrations' stated adherence to international law in warfare. This rhetoric comes
European allies are losing hope of keeping America in NATO - The Economist
European allies are increasingly concerned about the U.S. commitment to NATO, with The Economist reporting a loss of hope in retaining American membership. This anxiety is exacerbated by former Presid
A fire has broken out at a petrochemicals plant in the UAE following an attack
A petrochemicals plant in the UAE has been hit by a fire following an attack, an incident that comes amidst reports of U.S.-Israeli airstrikes in Zanjan, Iran, on Tuesday. The timing suggests a potent
A long Mideast war could take away from support for Ukraine, Zelenskyy tells the AP
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned the Associated Press that a prolonged conflict in the Middle East could divert international attention and support away from Ukraine's defense against Ru
OPEC+ agrees to hike oil output, warns of slow recovery after attacks
OPEC+ has agreed to a largely symbolic increase of 206,000 barrels per day in oil output for May, even as key members struggle to raise production due to the US-Israel war on Iran, which has closed th
Hungary alleges plot to blow up gas pipeline ahead of election
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban has called an emergency meeting after explosives were found near a crucial Russian gas pipeline in Serbia, just days before a critical election where his party is
Despite the Netanyahu Government's Promises, the IDF Admits It Can't Disarm Hezbollah - Haaretz
Despite the Netanyahu government's repeated promises to disarm Hezbollah, the **IDF** has admitted it cannot achieve this goal, a significant contradiction highlighted by Haaretz. This admission comes
China ready to cooperate with Russia to ease Middle East tension, foreign minister says
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced the nation's readiness to collaborate with Russia within the UN Security Council to de-escalate Middle East tensions, a move echoed by Channel News Asia. Thi
Israel renews strikes on Lebanon, killing at least 11
Israel renewed deadly strikes on Lebanon, killing at least 11 people, including a family of six, and wounding dozens in Beirut and the south, while simultaneously continuing attacks in Gaza and striki
Trump roils NATO as pressure builds over Strait of Hormuz
President Trump's administration is increasingly frustrated with NATO allies for not joining a potential conflict with Iran, leading to speculation about changes within the alliance, despite the need
Senate Democrat says Trump ‘needs a lot of prayer’
Senator Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), a Baptist pastor, stated on Easter Sunday that he prays for former President Trump, emphasizing that Trump "needs a lot of prayer." This confirmation came during an in
Israel renews strikes on Lebanon, forces Syria border crossing to close
Israel has renewed strikes on Lebanon, leading to the closure of a Syria border crossing, following Hezbollah's entry into the Middle East conflict on Iran's behalf since March 2. NPR News highlights
Malaysians must understand impact of Middle East conflict, says Anwar
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim urged citizens to grasp the far-reaching implications of the Middle East conflict, cautioning against complacency, as global powers like China and Russia signal
Iran’s ex-FM Zarif proposes peace roadmap; Gulf points at erosion of trust
Former Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has proposed a peace roadmap to de-escalate the US-Israeli war on Iran, suggesting limits on Iran's nuclear program and reopening the Strait of Hor
Why an attack on Bushehr nuclear plant would be catastrophic for the Gulf
Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant, a critical energy source and the Middle East's first, has been repeatedly attacked by the US and Israel, raising alarms about a potential catastrophic radioactive c
House Democrat: Iran’s control of Strait of Hormuz ‘more strategically vital’ than nuclear weapon
Democratic Rep. Jake Auchincloss argues that Iran views control over the Strait of Hormuz as more strategically vital than developing a nuclear weapon, criticizing former President Trump's Iran policy
Iran’s World Cup participation depends on relocation from US, minister says
Iran's participation in the upcoming World Cup is in doubt after its sports minister, Ahmad Donyamali, stated that relocation of its matches from the US to Mexico is essential due to the ongoing US-Is
The ‘post-global’ NATO: Spain’s airspace ban signals the death of universal alliances
Spain's recent decision to ban U.S. military overflights related to the Iran conflict signals a significant shift in NATO dynamics, moving away from automatic support for American expeditions. This ac
“We blame Trump”: Drivers line up for free gas as prices surge in the US
As fuel prices surge across the US, **drivers in Chicago** lined up for free gas, with some directly blaming former President Donald Trump for the economic strain. The price hike is attributed to the
What We Know About the Rescue of a U.S. Airman After Two Jet Crashes
A U.S. airman was rescued Saturday night after a risky two-day operation deep inside Iran, following two jet crashes. This event, coupled with Iran's downing of a fighter jet, has left both the U.S. a