World
OPINION: Can the US Economy Afford the Iran War?
For the US, the possibility of a combination of a bond-market crisis, higher inflation, and an economic slowdown loom which could undermine the “America First” agenda.
March 14, 2026
White House
CNN Reporting Under Fire as Takeover Looms
The Pentagon and White House challenged CNN’s coverage as a corporate takeover drew closer.
March 14, 2026
Iran
Trump Says Kharg Island Targets ‘Obliterated,’ Warns Iran on Hormuz
Trump said US strikes hit military targets on Kharg Island but spared oil facilities for now, as Iran threatened retaliation against US-linked energy infrastructure.
March 14, 2026
Zelensky
Iran Must Not Cooperate With Russia, Zelensky Tells Shah’s Son
Ukraine backs the Iranian people, Zelensky told Reza Pahlavi in Paris, condemning Tehran’s military alignment with Russia.
March 14, 2026
Russia
Democrats Accuse Trump of Aiding Russia With Sanctions Relief
Chuck Schumer and two of his top lieutenants, Elizabeth Warren and Jeanne Shaheen, called for Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to testify before Congress about the decision.
March 13, 2026
Russia
French FM Declares Ties Restored With CAR, Key Russian Ally
In the face of the CAR’s long-standing instability, Touadera has come to rely more and more on mercenaries from Russia’s Wagner group.
March 13, 2026
War in Ukraine
Moscow Residents Turn to Walkie-Talkies, Paper Maps Amid Internet Blackout
Russian authorities say the restrictions are intended as security measures to counter Ukrainian long-range drone attacks, which use mobile and GPS networks for navigation and control.
March 13, 2026
Europe
Putin Unlikely to Negotiate Until He Feels Real Pressure, Former US Adviser Says
Bolton said Moscow still believes it can outlast Western pressure and Putin sees Trump as someone he can manipulate, so European efforts to replace the US as main mediator are unlikely to succeed.
March 13, 2026
Russia
How Will US Oil Sanctions Waiver Help Russia?
The waiver may carry more symbolic than financial weight for Moscow. “It’s a gift to Russia in terms of sanctions,” said Richard Meade, editor-in-chief of Lloyd’s List Intelligence.
March 13, 2026
Ukraine
US Doesn’t Need Ukraine’s Drone Defense Help, Trump Says
President Zelensky has said that 11 countries, including the US, European nations and the Gulf states, have sought Ukraine’s assistance or advice on shooting down Iranian-designed Shahed drones.
March 13, 2026
Ukraine
From Revolution to Reconstruction: The Battle to Rebuild a Nation at War
From a viral Facebook post to rebuilding a nation under fire — Mustafa Nayyem on Maidan, infrastructure, and who owns Ukraine’s future.
March 13, 2026
NATO
‘Don’t Interfere With Us’: Lukashenko Threatens ‘Oreshnik’ Strike if NATO or Ukraine Target Belarus
Belarusian leader warns Belarus could use Russia’s Oreshnik missile as Zelensky says NATO should treat the system deployed in Belarus as a legitimate target.
March 13, 2026
Germany
Berlin Cracks Down on Russians Fleeing Mobilization, Moscow Warns Travelers
Since flights between Germany and Russia were suspended in 2022, deportations were limited to direct routes. Now, Russians are escorted under guard via Belgrade or Yerevan before being sent back.
March 13, 2026
Russia
Russia Moves to Expand Shadow Fleet as Ukrainian Intelligence Warns of New Hybrid Threat to Europe
The SZRU said that Russia plans to reflag about 80 shadow fleet tankers under its own registry – potentially helping Moscow to evade sanctions and expand hybrid threats in the Baltic Sea.
March 13, 2026
US
US Depleting Key Missile Stockpiles Weeks Into Iran War
The United States has rapidly depleted key weapons stockpiles, including Tomahawk missiles, in less than a fortnight – raising concerns about costs and the ability to replenish supplies.
March 13, 2026
Iran
Iran War: What is Europe’s Stance?
The EU has so far failed to reach a common position on the war in Iran.
March 13, 2026
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