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Four EU countries seek to reopen debate on Russian frozen assets for Ukraine
Four European Union countries are seeking to reopen the debate on using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. The effort aims
topicUS counters China as Beijing’s ‘shock wave’ hits African economies
The US is countering China's growing economic influence in Africa, where Beijing's economic ties are having a significant impact.
topicFrom Hormuz to the Caucasus: The New Geography of Energy Security
Gulf energy producers are restructuring oil sales and seeking new transport routes to reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz. T
topicRegional powers seek off-ramp from Iran war, and other Middle East developments
The war with Iran has reached a costly stalemate six months after it began, with regional powers now seeking an off-ramp. The Stra
topicChina is the biggest buyer of Iran’s oil. Could US sanctions threaten those ties?
President Masoud Pezeshkian held a three-hour central bank meeting to address inflation, liquidity, and the balance of payments fo
topicOil tanker traffic picks up through Hormuz
Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz are recovering as Gulf producers increase volumes. Persian Gulf exports have reached roughl
topicImran Khan moved from Pakistan jail to hospital and back again
The Supreme Court has returned a contempt petition filed by the sister of former Prime Minister Imran Khan regarding his transfer
topicBoard of Peace's Gaza envoy criticises Israeli strikes and Hamas actions
The Board of Peace's Gaza envoy has criticized Israel's 'unacceptable' Gaza policy and Hamas actions, warning that the ceasefire r
Zelenskiy's top aide says Ukraine-Russia talks may be possible in September
Ukraine and Russia may hold technical talks in September, according to senior Ukrainian officials. The talks are expected to focus
topic‘Parisians out!’ Why the French have had enough of French tourists
Tensions rise as French provincials express frustration with tourists from Paris, labeling them 'Parisians' and calling for their
topic‘They All Died, and I Lived’: Survivors of Nepal Flood Left in Stunned Disbelief
Police report 469 deaths following catastrophic flash floods and mudflows along the Nepal-China border. More than 1,300 people rem
topicThe Russia-Ukraine War Gets More Ruthless and Destructive—But No Closer to Ending | The 10-Point for August 27
The conflict has entered a more destructive phase characterized by expanded targeting and a deadlier air war. Ukraine is widening
topicA destructive tornado hit France. More storms loom.
A rare tornado tore through towns in southern France, including the village of Pomas in the Aude region, leaving 41 people injured
topicHarry and Meghan’s security: officials ‘will reconsider armed protection’
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have arrived in the UK with their two children but are relying on private security. British officia
topicUkraine war briefing: Missiles shot down during long Russian attack wave
Russia conducted a massive overnight strike targeting nine Ukrainian cities, including waves of drone attacks on Kyiv that hit war
topicDutch court sentences man to life over Rwanda genocide
A Dutch court sentenced a 66-year-old Rwandan man to life imprisonment for his role in the 1994 genocide. The court convicted the
topicUkrainian strikes kill 12 in Russia and Donbas, target Wildberries
Ukrainian drone attacks have targeted the warehouses of Russia's largest online retailers, Wildberries and Ozon. A Wildberries war
topicQatar steps in to mediate as Trump says US not talking to Iran
The Qatari Prime Minister has traveled to Tehran to mediate between Iran and the United States while diplomacy remains stalled. Of
topicIran Update, August 25, 2026
The conflict between the US and Iran has reached six months with both sides contesting the Strait of Hormuz. The Islamic Revolutio
topicSyria foreign minister sees Israel security talks resuming despite no trust
Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad announced that security talks with Israel will resume to reduce tensions. Mediated by the Un
topicUK briefs energy chiefs after Iran-linked cyber attack reports
The UK government briefed energy sector leaders following a July 2026 cyber attack that disabled a 15 MW power generation facility
topicHere's how much the the Iran war cost
The war with Iran has reached the six-month mark with the US president's goals remaining unfulfilled despite claims of victory. Th
topicSaudi Arabia defends against drone strikes from ‘Iran-backed’ groups
The U.S.-Israel war against Iran has reached its six-month milestone as President Donald Trump shifts his strategic focus. While T
topicIsraeli Court Acquits Man of Assaulting Nun in Jerusalem's Old City
A Jerusalem court acquitted a man indicted for attacking a nun in the Old City, citing mental health grounds. While the man is cle