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Iran
Oil Price Surges on Middle East Conflict
The last time crude prices climbed above $100 was at the start of the war in Ukraine. Gas prices also soared, which played a major role in a prolonged period of rising prices.
March 2, 2026
US
Pentagon Warns Trump of Risks in Potential Iran Military Campaign
Senior US military officials have raised concerns about casualties, strained munitions stockpiles and broader regional escalation if Washington launches a major operation against Iran.
Feb. 24, 2026
US
US Urges Citizens to Leave Iran Immediately
The warning, coming as tensions between the US and Iran mount, cites internet disruptions and security risks ahead of scheduled US-Iran talks in Oman.
Feb. 6, 2026
US
Targeting Tehran: Trump Signals ‘Last Off-Ramp’ for Diplomacy
Washington floats preemptive strike option as US military presence grows in the Gulf, raising fears of a Middle East conflagration with ripple effects from Israel to Ukraine.
Jan. 29, 2026
Ukraine
Zelensky Questions Ukraine’s Place on Trump’s ‘Peace Council’ with Russia, Belarus
The “Peace Council,” unveiled by the White House last week, is designed as an international body to control Gaza after a ceasefire.
Jan. 20, 2026
Russia
Iran Reportedly Sold $4B Worth of Arms to Moscow Since 2021
As the US weighs military options against Iran, an unnamed official told Bloomberg that Tehran has sold $4 billion worth of weapons to Russia since 2021 – including $2.7 billion worth of missiles.
Jan. 13, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine Issues Evacuation Warning for Citizens in Iran
Ukraine’s foreign ministry has urged its citizens to leave Iran amid simmering protests, advising them to avoid confrontations with local authorities.
Jan. 8, 2026
Russia
Russia Said to Begin Emergency Pullout of Embassy Staff in Israel
Monitoring channels cited evacuation flights on tracking sites as evidence, though there has been no official confirmation from Moscow or the embassy itself.
Jan. 8, 2026
HUR
Ukraine Reveals Covert Operation to Rescue Women, Children From Syrian ISIS Camps
A new documentary reveals how Ukraine became the only country to rescue all its women and children from Islamic State (ISIS) camps in Syria through a five-year covert intelligence operation.
Dec. 15, 2025
Ukraine
Ukrainian Activists Land in Damascus on Anniversary of Assad’s Fall
The group consists of Ukrainian journalists and human rights activists who joined an NGO in central Damascus to mark the first anniversary of the Moscow-backed Assad regime’s ousting.
Dec. 8, 2025
Religion
OPINION: Reflecting After Starr’s Lecture, or the Old Problems of Contemporary Islam
Open, professional discussion of Islam’s political dimension by Muslim scholars demands a culture of free speech – not as “Western fashion,” but as responsibility before God and people.
Dec. 7, 2025
Russia
Russia Unveils Export Version of Su-57 Stealth Fighter in Dubai Amid War-Strained Economy
The stealth fighter is highly prized by the Kremlin, but with no confirmed sightings in Ukraine – and its export debut may signal Moscow’s growing need for cash.
Nov. 17, 2025
Putin
Syria’s al-Sharaa Seeks Reset in Russia Relations in Putin Meeting
The two are expected to discuss the status of Russia’s prized military bases in Syria and the extradition of ousted dictator Bashar al-Assad, who has sought shelter in Moscow.
Oct. 15, 2025
Ukraine
VAMPIRE Counter-Drone System to Build on Success in Ukraine
The manufacturer of the weapon system has announced that it is expanding the capability of the platform by the inclusion of additional “effectors” and sensors for land, sea, and airborne use.
Oct. 13, 2025
Israel
Breakthrough for Peace in the Middle East?
Israel’s government has agreed to implement the first phase of the US plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip.
Oct. 11, 2025
Ukraine
UK, Canada, Australia Recognize State of Palestine
The three Commonwealth states join dozens of nations in recognizing Palestine as Israel’s military campaign in Gaza spirals into a humanitarian catastrophe.
Sept. 21, 2025