Why the US says India can buy Russian oil again - dw.com
Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and deepening energy supply concerns, the **U.S. has granted India a 30-day waiver to continue purchasing Russian oil**, a move aimed at stabilizing global
Finland plans to lift decades-old ban on hosting nuclear weapons
Finland plans to lift its decades-old ban on hosting nuclear weapons, a move its government says is crucial to fully integrate with NATO's deterrence strategy following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. T
US and Mideast countries seek Kyiv’s drone expertise as Russia-Ukraine talks put on ice - AP News
The U.S. and several Mideast nations are actively seeking Ukraine's battle-tested drone expertise, particularly in countering Iranian-made drones, as Russia-Ukraine peace talks remain stalled. This re
As Trump Out-Putins Putin, Russia’s Global Influence Erodes
While the Iran conflict offers Russia immediate economic and strategic advantages, particularly in Ukraine, it simultaneously exposes the inherent fragilities and limitations of its global alliances.
Iran’s Friends Include China and Russia. But Where are They Now?
Despite its long-standing ties with major powers like China and Russia, Iran finds itself largely isolated in its current conflict, receiving only rhetorical support from its supposed allies. Both The
Iran Live Updates: Israel Bombards Beirut, as Conflict Widens
The conflict in the Middle East is rapidly escalating, with **Israel** bombarding Beirut and **Iran** launching new waves of attacks against Israel and U.S. bases, despite a reported 90% decrease in r
The Adversarial: War in Iran Shapes Adversaries’ Calculations
The U.S. and Israel have launched extensive joint military strikes against Iran, targeting key officials and military assets, revealing Iran's porous defenses while **Tehran** retaliates with drone an
The Adversarial: War in Iran Shapes Adversaries’ Calculations
The U.S. and Israel have launched extensive joint military strikes against Iran, targeting key officials and military assets, revealing Iran's porous defenses while **Tehran** retaliates with drone an
The cost of Trump's Iran war: $5 billion and counting
A new report from the Center for American Progress estimates President Trump's military actions against Iran have already cost American taxpayers over $5 billion, a figure many experts, including Ben
Where are Iran’s allies? Why Moscow, Beijing are keeping their distance
Despite strong condemnation of the US-Israeli attack on Iran and shared geopolitical interests, Russia and China are notably withholding military support, highlighting the limits of their strategic pa
MIDDLE EAST LIVE: Conflict continues across region amid US, Israeli and Iranian strikes
The Middle East faces a fifth day of escalating conflict marked by US, Israeli, and Iranian strikes, raising fears of a wider regional war and disrupting daily life. While the UN system tracks humanit
US sub sinks Iranian warship in Indian Ocean, Hegseth says
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth claims an American submarine sank an Iranian warship, the Iris Dena, with a torpedo in the Indian Ocean, marking the first such US action since WWII. This assertio
Iran live: Senate fails to curb Trump’s war powers; Israel pounds Lebanon
The United States and Israel are escalating their bombardment of Iran, with over 1,000 casualties, while Israel simultaneously attacks Lebanon, causing energy prices to surge. The US Senate failed to
Senate vote fails, giving Trump free rein on Iran war
The Senate narrowly failed to pass a war powers resolution aimed at curbing unauthorized U.S. military action against Iran, effectively granting the Trump administration unchecked authority to escalat
US sinks Iranian warship off Sri Lanka, NATO downs Iranian missile heading for Türkiye
The US-Israel conflict with Iran has escalated sharply, with a US submarine sinking an Iranian warship off Sri Lanka and NATO air defenses downing an Iranian missile targeting Türkiye, marking a signi
How the Bombing of Iran Is Affecting Lebanon, Kuwait and Other Countries
The Middle East is experiencing escalating conflict as **Iran** retaliates against a significant **American-Israeli military campaign**, causing ripple effects across the region in countries like **Le
Why are the US and Israel framing the ongoing conflict as a religious war?
US and Israeli officials are increasingly framing the ongoing conflict with Iran as a religious war, drawing sharp condemnation from civil rights groups and raising concerns about escalating rhetoric.
Live Updates: Turkey Says NATO Shot Down Iranian Missile Heading to Turkish Airspace
Turkey, a NATO member, claims NATO forces intercepted an Iranian missile targeting Turkish airspace, signaling a dangerous escalation in regional tensions following US and Israeli strikes, as confirme
An outlier for condemning Israel’s Gaza genocide, Spain says no to Iran war
Spain has defiantly pledged to continue opposing US-Israel military actions against Iran, despite President Trump's threat to sever all trade ties and his rebuke of Spain's refusal to allow US militar
Live Updates: Turkey Says NATO Shot Down Iranian Missile Heading to Turkish Airspace
Turkey, a NATO member, claims NATO forces intercepted an Iranian missile targeting Turkish airspace, signaling a dangerous escalation in regional tensions following US and Israeli strikes, as confirme