World & Politics
The US military declares the end of strikes on Iran - 06/11/2026
The US Central Command in the Middle East (CENTCOM) declared that it had carried out strikes on targets in Iran following directives from the president. As reported by Axios, referencing military sources, every targeted site was situated in southern Iran and consisted of air defense systems, radars, and command and control units for unmanned aerial vehicles. On Thursday evening, the US military...
Trump approves $700 million to revive US coal industry - 06/05/2026
US President Donald Trump declared that federal funds amounting to $700 million will be allocated to support the revival of the coal industry. On Thursday, Trump announced a plan during a meeting in the Oval Office, stating that the initiative marks a significant move toward reducing energy costs and the overall cost of living for every American by utilizing clean and reliable coal. The...
FT: US discusses expanding nuclear weapons deployment in Europe - 06/03/2026
According to the Financial Times, citing three sources, the United States is contemplating the potential increase of its nuclear weapons presence in Europe. The newspaper's sources indicated that this pertains to Washington's readiness to position nuclear weapons in more European nations, alongside the six nuclear-capable bombers presently located at their bases. Sources from the newspaper...
Tasnim: Iran decides to suspend talks with the US due to strikes on Lebanon - 06/02/2026
According to Tasnim's sources, the Iranian negotiation team is halting discussions and communications with the US because of Israeli activities in Lebanon. The agency points out that this choice was influenced partly by the ongoing violations of the ceasefire across all fronts, including Lebanon. Iranian authorities and negotiators highlighted the necessity for a cessation of Israeli activities...
France requests emergency UN Security Council meeting due to Israel's advance in Lebanese territory - 06/01/2026
France is calling for an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council following the Israeli army's takeover of the medieval Beaufort fortress in Lebanon, where its flag now waves, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated on Sunday. "I called for an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council because, although we acknowledge Israel's right, like any nation, to legitimate self-defense against...
UN is at risk of bankruptcy due to non-payment from the US and China - 06/01/2026
The United Nations is nearing financial collapse as the United States and China delay contributions in a struggle for dominance over the entity, as reported by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). The newspaper reports that Washington has cut ties with numerous UN programs and agencies, such as the World Health Organization (WHO), in an effort to combat wasteful spending. According to the article, the...
EU member states will soon decide on accession negotiations with Ukraine - 05/29/2026
The European Commission (EC) is confident that Ukraine and Moldova have carried out the necessary reforms mandated by the EU to progress and determine the start of accession talks, according to EC spokesperson Paula Pinho. "The EU Council will now take charge, making decisions grounded in the recommendations and evaluations provided by the European Commission," the spokesperson stated during a...
WHO reports over 900 suspected cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - 05/25/2026
The count of potential Ebola virus infection cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has surpassed 900, as stated by World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. "With the expansion of surveillance due to the Ebola outbreak in the DRC, over 900 suspected cases have been detected, among which 101 have been confirmed," he posted on social media....
FT: Xi Jinping raised tone during Japan discussion with Trump - 05/25/2026
In a meeting with Donald Trump in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping strongly condemned Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for her country's remilitarization, reported the Financial Times (FT), referencing sources. As per the publication's sources, during a conversation about Japan, the Chinese leader unexpectedly elevated his voice, catching American officials off guard. This issue had...
UAE: New oil pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz is almost 50% complete - 05/22/2026
Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), stated that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has finished nearly 50% of building a new oil pipeline intended to circumvent the Strait of Hormuz. "Today, it is nearly 50% finished, and we are speeding up its delivery to 2027," the CEO of ADNOC stated. The new pipeline will enable ADNOC to double its export capability via the...
