US conducts ‘large-scale’ strikes in Syria
The Pentagon says IS was targeted after the December killing of two American soldiers US Central Command said American and partner forces carried out strikes against Islamic State (IS, formerly…
Trump considering new attack on Iran – NYT
The US president had previously pledged to “help” anti-government protesters amid unrest in the Islamic Republic US President Donald Trump is weighing the possibility of ordering new strikes against Iran…
Britain and France want to ‘set Europe on fire’ – Hungarian FM
Peter Szijjarto denounces plans to deploy Western troops in Ukraine as “war fanaticism” Britain and France are risking dragging Europe into an all-out war with Russia, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter…
Trump declares ‘emergency’ to protect Venezuelan oil funds held by US
The president said the US wants control over Caracas’ petroleum production and trade US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order blocking courts and creditors from laying claim to…
US should have kidnapped Netanyahu instead of Maduro – Pakistani official
The Israeli prime minister is the “worst criminal of humanity,” the Pakistani defense minister has claimed Washington should order its military to capture Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and “prosecute…
Eurostat reveals staggering cost of EU’s anti-Russian sanctions
Bloc members have lost approximately 65% of their revenue in exports to Russia since 2022 EU nations have lost around €48 billion ($55.9 billion) in exports over the past four…
Musk accuses UK of drive to ‘suppress free speech’
The tech billionaire has been feuding with British officials for months, accusing them of censorship and arrests over tweets Elon Musk has accused the UK government of suppressing free speech…
UK defense secretary names world leader he’d like to kidnap
John Healey’s comments have come in the wake of the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro UK Defense Secretary John Healey has said he would kidnap Russian President Vladimir…
Crises, competition and conflict: What’s in store for the Middle East in 2026?
With an assertive Israel and numerous local rivalries, the region is entering a year in which the cost of error is rising Forecasting is a thankless business and often one…
Astronaut’s health issues force NASA to cut mission short
The US space agency is now “evaluating” opportunities for an earlier launch to replace the crew The SpaceX Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will be cut short…