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Le détroit d'Ormuz rouvre sous haute tension : l'Iran garde la main, Trump écarte l'OTAN, Paris et Londres montent leur propre mission navale

11 countries · 30 sources

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Les USA larguent la Syrie, retardent les armes europeennes et dependent de Starlink : anatomie d'un empire militaire surcharge

Washington acheve le transfert de ses bases en Syrie, previent l'Europe de retards de livraisons d'armes et decouvre que le Pentagone depend d'une entreprise privee pour ses drones -- trois signaux d'un meme surengagement.

6 countries · 9 sources

+1

Cessez-le-feu Israel-Liban : dix jours pour transformer une treve en paix historique

Trump annonce un cessez-le-feu de 10 jours entre Israel et le Liban et invite leurs dirigeants a la Maison-Blanche -- une premiere en 34 ans -- pendant que l'Iran negocie la cession de son uranium enrichi.

7 countries · 11 sources

+2

Six semaines de kerosene en Europe, trois millions de pauvres en plus aux Philippines : la facture energetique de la guerre

Le patron de l'AIE avertit que l'Europe n'a plus que six semaines de kerosene -- pendant que les Philippines comptent leurs futurs pauvres et que l'Indonesie achete du petrole russe.

7 countries · 10 sources

+2

Missile Rain on Ukraine: the Deadliest Night in Weeks

A 12-year-old child among 14 dead, 703 aerial targets detected in 24 hours, and stalled negotiations — Russia's war of attrition crosses a new threshold.

6 countries · 13 sources

+1

China's GDP defies war: 5% growth while the world stumbles

As the Iran war rattles global markets, Beijing posts 5% Q1 growth — and no two countries read the number the same way.

6 countries · 8 sources

+1

Le Soudan entre dans sa quatrième année de guerre : 150 000 morts, des drones, une famine, et le silence du monde

Le 15 avril marque trois ans de guerre au Soudan. 150 000 morts, 14 millions de déplacés, 700 civils tués par drones en trois mois — et la guerre en Iran a même fait exploser le prix du blé à Khartoum.

5 countries · 11 sources

Israël-Liban : premiers pourparlers directs en 30 ans, mais deux pays qui ne parlent pas de la même paix

Pour la première fois depuis 1993, des représentants israéliens et libanais se sont assis à la même table à Washington — mais Israël veut désarmer le Hezbollah, le Liban veut un cessez-le-feu, et Paris a été délibérément exclu.

6 countries · 14 sources

+1

Israel Bombs Lebanon 4 Days Before Talks: Baby Killed, UNIFIL Rammed, Netanyahu Tours the South

An Israeli tank rams UN vehicles, a baby dies under strikes during her father's funeral, and Netanyahu tours southern Lebanon as a conqueror — four days before the Washington talks.

18 countries · 30 sources

+13

Orban Falls After 16 Years: Hungary Pivots to Europe and NATO

Peter Magyar proclaims Hungary's 'liberation' as Orban concedes a 'painful' defeat — Putin's most faithful ally in Europe has just lost power.

23 countries · 36 sources

+18

War inflation hits the world: when filling up becomes a luxury from Tokyo to Toronto

US inflation surges to a two-year high, the Bank of Japan freezes rates, European airports warn of jet fuel shortage — the bill for the Iran war is arriving in wallets worldwide.

19 countries · 28 sources

+14

Hungary at the Crossroads: Orbán Gambles 16 Years of Power Against a Former Ally Who Wants Him Gone

Orbán loyalists are jumping ship, polls show Magyar winning, and Trump promises Budapest prosperity — but only if Orbán stays.

11 countries · 16 sources

+6

While the World Negotiates Peace, Israel Pounds Lebanon — and Nobody Can Stop It

13 Lebanese security agents killed in an Israeli strike, the WFP warns of a food crisis in Lebanon — and the US politely asks its ally to take a break.

18 countries · 27 sources

+13

Moment of Truth in Islamabad: The US and Iran Face Off, but They're Playing Different Games

Vance lands in Islamabad as China secretly ships air defense systems to Tehran, Iran loses track of its own mines in the Strait of Hormuz, and Trump announces there is no Plan B.

26 countries · 47 sources

+21

Beijing Plays Both Sides: Xi Hosts Taiwan's Opposition While Wang Yi Strengthens the China-North Korea Axis

In 48 hours, Beijing hosts Taiwan's opposition leader and dispatches its top diplomat to Pyongyang — a dual offensive reshaping the Asian chessboard.

10 countries · 22 sources

+5

Melania Trump Breaks Silence on Epstein: First Lady Denies All Ties and Demands 'The Lies Must End'

Surprise appearance at the White House: Melania shatters months of silence to deny any Epstein connection — and every newsroom on Earth dissects each word.

19 countries · 38 sources

+14

Easter Truce in Ukraine: Putin Declares 32-Hour Ceasefire, Zelensky Agrees to Mirror — If Russia Holds

Putin declares a 32-hour Orthodox Easter truce — Zelensky agrees to mirror it, but air raid sirens are still wailing over Kyiv.

16 countries · 31 sources

+11

Iran: Trump's ultimatum expires as strikes hit Jubail and Kharg Island

Trump threatens to kill 'a whole civilization,' the IRGC strikes Saudi Arabia's Jubail petrochemical complex, the US bombs Kharg Island, oil hits $150, and Iran's Supreme Leader is reportedly incapacitated -- the Middle East tips into total escalation hours before the deadline.

10 countries · 15 sources

+5

Easter Shipwreck in the Mediterranean: Over 70 Migrants Missing Off Libya

A wooden boat that left Tajoura carrying 105 people capsized on Easter Sunday -- 32 survivors, 2 bodies recovered, over 70 lost at sea.

6 countries · 10 sources

+1

Pope Leo XIV's First Easter: The American Pope Calls for Peace in a World That Has Stopped Listening

Before 50,000 faithful in St. Peter's Square, the first American pope in history breaks tradition by naming no country at war -- and targeting everyone.

8 countries · 17 sources

+3

Explosives Found Near TurkStream Pipeline in Serbia: Orban Cries Sabotage, Opposition Cries False Flag

Two booby-trapped backpacks found yards from the Balkan Stream pipeline in Serbia -- Budapest blames Kyiv, Hungary's opposition blames Orban.

8 countries · 23 sources

+3

Artemis II heads for the Moon: the space race in wartime

Four astronauts are racing toward the Moon for the first time since 1972 -- while their country bombs Iran.

12 countries · 15 sources

+7

Hegseth fires US Army Chief of Staff in the middle of a war with Iran

As the US wages war on Iran, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth forces General Randy George into immediate retirement -- without giving a reason.

10 countries · 11 sources

+5

Italy Eliminated from the World Cup for the Third Time: Calcio Apocalypse

Four-time world champions, the Azzurri miss their third straight World Cup after a penalty shootout loss in Bosnia — an entire generation of Italians has never seen their national team at football's biggest tournament.

7 countries · 9 sources

+2

Russian Military Plane Crash in Crimea: 29 Dead and Unanswered Questions

An Antonov An-26 slams into a cliff in annexed Crimea, killing 29 — the latest in a string of Russian military accidents that keep piling up since the invasion of Ukraine.

8 countries · 9 sources

+3

Trump Threatens to Quit NATO: The 'Paper Tiger' That Might Actually Tear

Trump says pulling the US out of NATO is 'beyond reconsideration,' while Europe splits between those trying to revive the EU's mutual defense clause and those refusing to face reality.

15 countries · 18 sources

+10

Europe Rebels: Italy, France and Germany Deny Their Bases to the US War Machine

After Spain, Italy refuses Sigonella to US bombers — while Germany debates Ramstein's legality and Trump lashes out at allies he calls ungrateful.

8 countries · 11 sources

+3

'Go Get Your Own Oil': The Energy Crisis Hitting Every Corner of the Globe

Trump tells allies to find their own fuel as oil tops $114, Ethiopia rations diesel and Chile takes to the streets.

12 countries · 20 sources

+7

Israel Votes Death by Hanging for Palestinians: The Law That Shook the World

The Knesset passed a law making hanging the default sentence for West Bank Palestinians convicted of killings — a law even a former Mossad deputy chief calls a victory for Hamas.

12 countries · 26 sources

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Israel Blocks Christians from the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday: Pope Condemns

Israeli police prevent the Latin Patriarch and a cardinal from accessing the Holy Sepulchre for Palm Sunday mass. Pope Leo XIV condemns those who use God to justify war. Fifteen countries cover a religious incident turned global diplomatic crisis.

8 countries · 12 sources

+3

Zelenskyy Sells Ukraine's War Tech to the Gulf: The Unlikely Arms Dealer

Amid the Iran war, Zelenskyy visits Qatar and the UAE to sign defense deals and sell Ukrainian anti-missile drones. Ukraine, a country at war, becomes the Gulf's newest arms supplier. Six countries, six readings of a strategic reversal.

6 countries · 7 sources

+1

Pentagon Prepares Weeks of Ground Operations in Iran: The Point of No Return

The Washington Post reveals the Pentagon is planning weeks of ground raids in Iran. A Marine ship arrives in the Gulf. The US base in Saudi Arabia is destroyed. Iran threatens to strike universities. Nine countries, nine readings of the moment the war changes nature.

9 countries · 12 sources

+4

Euthanasia at 25 in Spain: The Noelia Case Fracturing the World

Noelia Castillo, 25, a gang-rape survivor left paraplegic, died by euthanasia in Spain after winning her legal battle against her own parents. Seven countries, seven irreconcilable readings of the right to die.

7 countries · 14 sources

+2

Energy Crisis: The Iran War's Price Tag Hits the Gas Pump

Oil surges past $110 a barrel. The Philippines declares a national energy emergency. Germany passes emergency fuel price legislation. From the Strait of Hormuz to South African gas stations, the Iran war is redrawing the global energy map.

8 countries · 22 sources

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Meta and YouTube Found Guilty of Addicting Minors: Silicon Valley's Big Tobacco Moment

A Los Angeles jury ordered Meta and Google to pay $6 million to a young woman who became addicted to Instagram and YouTube as a child, in a landmark verdict treating social media as defective products. This decision, comparable to the Big Tobacco moment of the 1990s, paves the way for over 2,000 similar lawsuits and forces the world to rethink platform regulation for minors.

10 countries · 24 sources

+5

WTO MC14 in Yaoundé: Global Trade Faces the Carbon Border Tax Test

The WTO's 14th Ministerial Conference opens in Yaoundé, Cameroon — a first on the African continent. At the heart of debates: the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), effective since January 2026, requiring importers to pay for CO2 emissions embedded in products. Developing countries denounce green protectionism while the EU defends WTO compatibility. 166 countries negotiate the future of global trade.

12 countries · 12 sources

+7

US Medicaid Cuts: $665 Billion Stripped from State Healthcare Budgets

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act enacts historic Medicaid cuts, reducing federal spending by $911 billion over a decade. States face massive budget shortfalls while 7.5 million Americans risk losing health coverage. The debate pits conservative fiscal austerity against the defense of the social safety net.

12 countries · 13 sources

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Russia's Economic Stagnation: The Price of Militarization

Russia's economy slides toward stagnation with growth forecast around 1% in 2026, after two years of 4%+ expansion. The Central Bank cut its key rate to 15% but inflation remains sticky around 6.5-7%. With 38% of the federal budget devoted to defense and security, an acute labor shortage, and oil revenues down 50%, the war economy model shows its structural limits.

10 countries · 12 sources

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India Accelerates Semiconductor Mission: Toward Chip Self-Reliance

India consolidates its semiconductor self-reliance strategy with 10 approved plants totaling $18.3 billion in investments. The HCL-Foxconn joint venture in Uttar Pradesh, inaugurated by Modi, targets 36 million chips per month by 2028. S&P raises India's FY27 growth forecast to 7.1%, driven by the China Plus One strategy attracting global supply chains.

10 countries · 11 sources

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Zhongguancun Forum 2026: China Unveils Tech-Industry Integration Strategy

The 2026 Zhongguancun Forum brings together over 1,000 participants from 100 countries in Beijing under the theme 'Full Integration Between Technological and Industrial Innovation.' China showcases its ambitions in 6G, brain-computer interfaces, intelligent robots and AI, targeting 10 trillion yuan in AI-related industries by 2030. A strong signal in the global technology race.

12 countries · 12 sources

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Brazil's Tax Reform Takes Effect: Lula's Bet on Social Justice

Brazil's historic tax reform takes effect in 2026, exempting workers earning up to 5,000 reais per month from income tax and introducing a minimum tax on high earners. Passed unanimously by Congress, the reform affects 15 million Brazilians but its 31.2 billion reais cost raises concerns as public debt heads toward 95% of GDP. The Selic remains at 12.25% and inflation climbs to 4.1%.

10 countries · 12 sources

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Moscow Internet Blackout: Russia Accelerates Digital Lockdown Under Cover of Security

Since early March, Moscow has suffered massive mobile internet outages affecting all four major carriers. The Kremlin justifies the blackouts with the Ukrainian drone threat, but analysts see an acceleration of digital control. Economic losses exceed $38-63 million in five days, while a February 2026 law gives the FSB power to cut communications nationwide.

10 countries · 10 sources

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Zhongguancun Forum 2026: China Accelerates Its Tech Offensive in AI and Humanoid Robots

The Zhongguancun Forum opens in Beijing from March 25-29 under the theme of integration between technological and industrial innovation. China showcases its advances in AI, humanoid robots, brain-computer interfaces and 6G, asserting its ambition to dominate tomorrow's technologies.

10 countries · 10 sources

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India Faces Its Worst LPG Crisis in History: 330 Million Households Threatened

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz plunges India into an unprecedented energy crisis. With 90% of its LPG imports blocked, the Modi government invokes the Essential Commodities Act and increases domestic production by 28% in emergency. Moody's identifies India as the world's most vulnerable economy.

6 countries · 6 sources

+1

Global Energy Crisis: Asia on the Brink After Strait of Hormuz Closure

Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz triggers the worst energy crisis since the 1970s. The Philippines declares a national state of emergency with only 45 days of fuel remaining, while Japan, South Korea and India take drastic energy austerity measures.

10 countries · 10 sources

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Iran War, Day 26: Tehran Rejects US Plan, 82nd Airborne Deployed

On the 26th day of conflict, Iran rejects the 15-point US peace plan, calling it extremely maximalist. Trump claims Vance and Rubio are leading negotiations, but Tehran denies it. Over 1,000 soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division are deployed, bringing US forces in the Middle East to more than 50,000. The death toll surpasses 2,000.

11 countries · 11 sources

+6

Global AI Regulation: The American Framework Rewrites the Rules of the Technology Game

The Trump administration's announcement of a national legislative framework for artificial intelligence upends the global regulatory chessboard. Between America's deregulated approach, Europe's normative model, and China's sovereignist ambition, every country is recalibrating its strategy in the face of the century's most transformative technology.

12 countries · 36 sources

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Iran War, Day 25: Contested Negotiations and Military Escalation on All Fronts

As the US-Israeli conflict against Iran enters its 25th day, Trump's claims of ongoing negotiations are categorically denied by Tehran, which calls them 'fake news.' Strikes intensify on multiple fronts — Iranian missiles on Tel Aviv and southern Israel, drones on Saudi Arabia, Israeli-US bombings on Tehran — while Pakistan offers to host talks and the Strait of Hormuz crisis paralyzes the global economy.

14 countries · 27 sources

+9

Global AI Data Center Energy Crisis: The Race for Electricity Reshapes Planetary Balances

The electricity consumption of AI-dedicated data centers is reaching unprecedented levels, triggering an energy crisis that disrupts electrical grids, drives up household bills, and forces governments to rethink their energy strategies. From French nuclear power to Brazilian renewables, every country is seeking its own answer to this insatiable thirst for watts.

13 countries · 31 sources

+8

International tensions: Iran at the heart of strategic and diplomatic issues

Recent events involving Iran highlight its central role in regional conflicts and global diplomacy. From Israeli strikes to American negotiations, the country elicits varied responses that impact the security of the Middle East and beyond.

28 countries · 171 sources

+23

Rising tensions between Iran and the United States: Threat to the Strait of Hormuz

Military tensions are escalating between Iran and the United States, with Tehran threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz. This situation poses a major risk to global energy security, affecting international trade and oil prices.

25 countries · 127 sources

+20

Middle East Conflict: Iranian Strikes on Israel and International Reactions

Iranian air strikes targeted Israel, hitting a city with a nuclear research center and the Natanz nuclear site. These actions have triggered regional tensions and diplomatic moves to stabilize the situation beyond the Strait of Hormuz.

24 countries · 96 sources

+19

Trump面对美伊战争：对外政策面临紧张 I apologize, but it appears there was a mistake in my response as I provided the translation in Chinese instead of English. Here is the correct English translation: Trump facing US-Iran war: foreign policy under tension

Donald Trump's actions in the conflict between the United States and Iran have raised global concerns. His decisions affect not only regional security but also international energy markets, highlighting the diplomatic and economic challenges of his foreign policy.

16 countries · 51 sources

+11

Middle East tensions: Iran at the heart of conflicts and threats

Tensions between Iran and the United States of Israel are escalating, with allegations of potential targets in America and signs of weakness in Iranian power. These conflicts pose significant risks to regional and global security, also impacting energy markets. Note: The text contains an error ("États-Unis d'Israël" which translates to "United States of Israel," a term not used in geopolitical contexts). I've translated it as given but note its unusual usage.

24 countries · 142 sources

+19

Military Conflicts between Pakistan and Afghanistan: International Insights

For several months, Pakistani and Afghan military forces have launched repeated airstrikes on areas east of the neighboring country. This situation is crucial to understand the regional and global security situation, as well as the relations between the two countries and their role in the region. The strikes also have repercussions on migration flows and insecurity in the region. International media analysis of this subject is crucial to illuminate international relations and conflict management.

7 countries · 9 sources

+2

Middle East on fire: Iran at the heart of regional tensions

Recent conflicts involving Iran and its allies have escalated tensions in the region, threatening global economic stability. The United States and Israel are issuing multiple warnings to Tehran, while experts fear a major impact on the oil market.

22 countries · 87 sources

+17

Guerre au Moyen-Orient : tensions énergétiques et crises mondiales

Des attaques sur des infrastructures énergétiques en Iran et au Qatar provoquent une hausse brutale des prix du pétrole et du gaz, exacerbant les tensions régionales et les risques d'une crise économique mondiale.

28 countries · 179 sources

+23

Iran: Israeli Strikes and Humanitarian Consequences

Recent Israeli strikes in Iran have escalated tensions in the region and caused drug shortages. This escalation highlights Iran's critical role as a key geopolitical actor in the Middle East, affecting not only its own population but also its neighbors.

29 countries · 119 sources

+24

Pakistan bombs Kabul: Hundreds dead in hospital strike

Pakistani bombardments on Kabul have caused the death of hundreds of civilians, mainly in a hospital. The Taliban and the Afghan government accuse Islamabad of a deadly strike, highlighting an escalation of regional tensions.

9 countries · 29 sources

+4

Trump and tensions with Iran: An isolated head of state on the international stage

The Trump administration is at the heart of international debates regarding the crisis with Iran, where its approach is criticized by its European allies. This tension highlights the divides between the United States and its partners on how to manage regional crises.

21 countries · 68 sources

+16

Middle East Conflict: Iran at the Epicenter of Strikes and Tensions

Israeli air strikes target Iranian sites in Iran, Lebanon, and the United Arab Emirates. This upsurge in tensions destabilizes the region and affects global oil prices. European diplomacy seeks to prevent a military escalation.

30 countries · 169 sources

+25

Hormuz Strait Crisis: Trump Faces Allied Refusal to Intervene Militarily

European and Asian allies overwhelmingly reject Trump's demand to send warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz, blocked by Iran. This crisis is dividing the West and causing oil prices to soar.

9 countries · 16 sources

+4

Trump divides his allies over securing the Strait of Hormuz against Iran

The United States is asking for military assistance from its allies to reopen the Strait of Hormuz blocked by Iran, but Europe and Asia are largely refusing to get involved in this conflict that threatens global energy supplies.

14 countries · 37 sources

+9

War in Iran: Global divisions over military intervention and energy crisis

The Iranian conflict divides Western allies on military intervention in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a global energy crisis and major economic repercussions.

17 countries · 152 sources

+12

Pakistan-Afghanistan Military Escalation: Cross-border Strikes and Regional Tensions

Pakistan conducts strikes in Afghanistan targeting terrorist sites, provoking Taliban retaliation and diplomatic tensions. This escalation raises concerns about regional stability.

4 countries · 6 sources

World Governments Face Internal Challenges and Geopolitical Tensions

Ministers and leaders in several countries are simultaneously managing various crises: illegal recruitment of soldiers, armed conflicts, judicial reforms, and elections. This convergence reveals growing pressure on governments.

10 countries · 41 sources

+5

Iran-Israel-United States War: Media Divergences on Escalation and Perspectives

The conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States reveals contrasting media perspectives on military escalation, diplomatic negotiations and global economic impact.

21 countries · 162 sources

+16

Iran-Israel War: Global divisions over the legality of strikes

The Iran-Israel conflict is dividing the international community over the legality of military operations. Italy condemns the attacks as contrary to international law, while the United States supports Israel.

15 countries · 36 sources

+10

Pakistan multiplies strikes in Afghanistan amid tense regional context

Pakistan intensifies its military operations against Afghanistan, targeting terrorist infrastructure, while Iran-Israel regional tensions affect its diplomatic and economic position.

5 countries · 11 sources

Diplomatic Tensions: Cuba-USA, Ukraine-France and Middle East Conflicts

World leaders are multiplying negotiations in the face of crises: Cuba-United States dialogues, Zelensky-Macron meeting on Ukraine, and Iran-Trump escalation. These discussions reveal the major geopolitical stakes of 2026.

18 countries · 57 sources

+13

Iran-Israel War: Military Escalation and Global Economic Impact

The conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States is intensifying with strikes on Gulf countries and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, causing a surge in oil prices and a global energy crisis.

23 countries · 236 sources

+18

Iran-USA-Israel War: The Strait of Hormuz at the Heart of Global Tensions

The conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel is intensifying tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, vital for global oil supply. The economic and geopolitical repercussions are dividing the international community.

24 countries · 316 sources

+19

Syria: Geopolitical Developments and Regional Stakes at the Heart of Current Events

The situation in Syria continues to influence regional and international geopolitical balances. Recent developments raise crucial questions about the country's future and its repercussions.

2 countries · 2 sources

Gaza: Divergent global perspectives on the conflict's evolution

International media outlets offer contrasting analyses of the situation in Gaza, revealing distinct journalistic and geopolitical approaches depending on the regions of the world.

6 countries · 14 sources

+1

Trump reshapes his administration and intensifies his military strategy on Iran

The American president fires Kristi Noem and appoints a new head of homeland security, while claiming a role in choosing Iran's future leader. These decisions reveal internal tensions and Washington's controversial strategy in the Middle East.

23 countries · 91 sources

+18

US-Iran Military Escalation: Sunken Ships, Airstrikes and Geopolitical Stakes

An armed conflict is intensifying between the United States, Israel and Iran with Iranian ships sunk, strikes on Tehran and global repercussions. The media offer divergent perspectives on this major crisis.

17 countries · 106 sources

+12

Trump Threatens Spain with Trade Sanctions for Its Opposition to War in Iran

Tensions are rising between Washington and Madrid after Pedro Sánchez refused to support American-Israeli strikes in Iran. The EU expresses its solidarity with Spain in the face of Trump's commercial threats.

17 countries · 76 sources

+12

Iran-US War: Military Escalation and Khamenei's Succession in Question

American-Israeli strikes on Iran provoke major regional escalation. Khamenei's presumed death opens a succession crisis as Iran retaliates in the Gulf.

24 countries · 359 sources

+19