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Iran
Donald Trump Says US in No Rush on Iran, Citing Wars That Lasted Years
He argued Washington can afford patience, referencing past conflicts, while asserting Tehran’s forces have been largely neutralized and warning conditions could worsen.
April 24, 2026
Energy
Russia Agrees to Supply Indonesia With Up to 150 Million Barrels of Oil
The deal follows Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s recent visit to Moscow as Jakarta seeks to secure alternative oil supplies amid Middle East disruptions.
April 23, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine Ready to Send Minehunters From UK to Help Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Ukraine is ready to deploy four minehunters docked in the UK to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz under a British-French mission once fighting between the US and Iran subsides.
April 22, 2026
Iran
Trump Extends Ceasefire, Claims Iran ‘Collapsing Financially’
Trump said he had pushed back the end of the two-week truce following a request by Pakistani mediators and to give Iran’s “fractured” leadership time to form a proposal.
April 22, 2026
Iran
US Precision Missile Stockpiles Nearly Halved in Iran War, Creating ‘Near-Term Risk’
In just seven weeks, US forces used at least 45% of their Precision Strike Missiles, according to an analysis by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).
April 22, 2026
War in Ukraine
War in Iran Strengthens Russia, Threatens Ukraine’s Air Defenses
Zelensky warns the Iran war strengthens Russia, strains Western resources, and could limit Ukraine’s air defense, while raising concerns over possible large-scale mobilization in Russia.
April 21, 2026
War in Ukraine
OPINION: New Confidence in Ukraine to Defend Itself, and Others
The war in Iran has probably extended the war in Ukraine, but the country now seems in a much better position to defend itself and to position itself as a key strategic partner for others
April 21, 2026
US
Vance Heads to Pakistan for Last-Ditch Iran Talks as Ceasefire Nears Expiry
While a comprehensive deal appears unlikely within such a tight window, Trump has signaled he may extend the ceasefire deadline if progress is made.
April 21, 2026
Ukraine
Zelensky Hints at Naval Drone Deployment to Middle East
The Ukrainian president said he took part in a security summit on the Strait of Hormuz, adding that Ukraine’s naval drones were included in the recent deals signed with the Gulf states.
April 21, 2026
War in Ukraine
India Expands List of Russian Insurers Covering Oil Tankers
Meanwhile, India continues importing crude from Moscow amid sanctions and shipping constraints.
April 20, 2026
US
Iran Not Planning to Attend Talks With US in Pakistan
Iran and the United States, along with Israel, are just days away from the end of the two-week ceasefire that halted the Middle East war, ignited by US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28.
April 20, 2026
Zelensky
Ukraine Signs 10-Year Defense Export Deals With 3 Middle East Countries
The agreements come as Middle Eastern countries face growing drone threats following recent escalations in the region, including large-scale strikes involving low-cost UAVs.
April 20, 2026
Ukraine
OPINION: Kyiv’s Quiet Power: Leveraging Food Diplomacy
Ukraine’s agricultural strength could prove to be a winning asset in building ties with the Gulf countries, now at risk of food shortages due to the war with Iran.
April 19, 2026
Iran
Trump Threatens to Destroy Iran’s Infrastructure as Nuclear Talks Move to Pakistan
The US president warned of total destruction of power plants and bridges if a “fair deal” is rejected, while Iranian President Pezeshkian vowed to defend the nation’s “nuclear rights.”
April 19, 2026
US
Trump’s Advisers Push to Limit Media Outbursts Amid Global Talks
Concerns within the White House are mounting as the president’s spontaneous interviews and calls to journalists create friction with allies and complicate sensitive talks with Iran.
April 19, 2026
Israel
Hezbollah Leader Sets Conditions for Lebanon Truce Amid Continued Israeli Strikes
Naim Qassem declared readiness to cooperate with the Lebanese government while demanding a full Israeli withdrawal, as the IDF vows to maintain “self-defense” operations.
April 19, 2026