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Europe
NATO and Berlin Downplay Risks of US Troop Withdrawal From Germany
The Alliance expressed confidence in its deterrence capabilities despite the departure of 5,000 US troops, while Germany emphasized its ongoing military expansion and increased defense spending.
May 2, 2026
US
War in the Middle East: Latest Developments
President Donald Trump said the US Navy was acting “like pirates” as he described an operation seizing a ship amid the tit-for-tat American blockade of Iranian ports.
May 2, 2026
Europe
US Warns Allies of Arms Delays as Iran War Depletes Stockpiles
Washington warned that the conflict with Tehran has caused critical munitions shortages, potentially delaying weapons deliveries to European allies, Asian partners and Ukraine.
May 2, 2026
US
Trump Declares End to Combat Operations Against Iran as War Powers Deadline Passes
The White House announced that hostilities with Tehran have ceased, a move that effectively resets the 60-day legal clock for presidential military authority without a mandate from Congress.
May 2, 2026
Ukraine
Questions Remain for Kyiv, Jerusalem as Ukraine’s ‘Stolen Grain’ Vessel Leaves Israeli Waters
Speaking on condition of anonymity, one source in Jerusalem told Kyiv Post some officials were caught off guard by the intensity of Kyiv’s response.
May 1, 2026
US
US Delivers 6,500 Tons of Weapons to Israel in 24 Hours
A large-scale US logistics operation has sent thousands of tons of military equipment to Israel by air and sea as the war in Iran rages on despite the ongoing ceasefire.
May 1, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russia Said to Be Assisting Iran in Conflict With the US
US military chief says Washington’s efforts in the Middle East could become difficult as concerns rise amid the strengthening of relations between Russia and Iran.
April 30, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky: Russia Hit by Major Oil Export Drops, Targets Ukraine’s Defense Deals
After getting a report from the head of Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service, Zelensky said Ukraine has recorded a sharp decline in Russian oil export throughput at key ports.
April 29, 2026
Ukraine
The New Oil Order? – Ukraine Latest, April 28
Silver linings in Iran talks, Hormuz developments, Ukrainian-Israeli diplomatic spat, and Ukraine’s accusation against Steven Seagal – updates from Ukraine and beyond
April 28, 2026
Energy
First Tanker Loaded with Liquefied Natural Gas Leaves Gulf: Kpler
The LNG market, in which Qatar is one of the main players, is among the hardest hit by the traffic restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz.
April 28, 2026
US
Iran Offers to ‘Share Experience’ Battling US Forces With Allies
During a Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Kyrgyzstan, Tehran’s deputy defense minister said his country is willing to share the lessons learned in countering US weaponry.
April 28, 2026
Ukraine
Crisis in Ukraine-Israel Relations Looms as Second Vessel Carrying Ukraine’s ‘Stolen Grain’ Enters Haifa
Ukraine’s foreign ministry has summoned Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine Michael Brodsky and is slated to issue an official protest note.
April 28, 2026
Russia
Russian Diesel Tankers Change Course Mid-Voyage as Fuel Prices Jump
Both tankers were loaded in March at Russia’s Primorsk port and had already completed almost half of their trip to Brazil before their buyers were changed – something that rarely happens.
April 28, 2026
US
Iran Proposes Strait Deal With US, Seeks to Delay Nuclear Talks
Tehran is reportedly pushing a phased agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz while postponing key nuclear negotiations, according to unnamed officials cited by the media.
April 27, 2026
US
War in the Middle East: Latest Developments
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Hezbollah’s actions were threatening the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
April 26, 2026
US
US Navy Intercepts Sanctioned Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker in Arabian Sea
The USS Pinckney intercepted the Sevan on Saturday, forcing the sanctioned vessel to return to Iran as the total number of ships diverted under the US naval blockade reaches 37.
April 26, 2026