US will hold Iran accountable for Houthi attacks: Trump
US president threatens major military punishment on Iran if Houthis strike commercial vessels.
23 Jul, 2026
US stocks tumble, oil tops $100 as Mideast conflict escalates
Wall Street opened lower as surging oil prices and sharp post-earnings declines in Tesla and Alphabet weighed on investor sentiment.
23 Jul, 2026
UN Security Council needs a constitutional successor, not another reform
The debate on reforming the UN Security Council has gone on for decades with little progress. The real question is whether the post-1945 system has lost the legitimacy to remain the world’s ultimate authority on peace and security.
22 Jul, 2026
Houthis warn shipping companies against using Saudi ports
The Houthis say any violations may be subject to sanctions and attacks after they declared a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia.
21 Jul, 2026
US issues worldwide travel alert amid Middle East tensions
Iran hits back at US bases after enduring seventh night of attacks
‘King of the North’ Burnham takes Labour helm, vows to unite UK
More than 500 Rohingya feared dead after boats capsize off Myanmar
Israeli defence minister says destruction of Gaza gives him ‘good feeling’
14 Jul, 2026
Iran’s ex-president Ahmadinejad denies report of Israeli recruitment
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s office called allegations of Mossad contacts and house arrest completely false and accused the newspaper of publishing fabricated reports.
13 Jul, 2026
Artificial intelligence, digital sovereignty, and the ethics of journalism
AI is no longer a promise of the future but a tool of power. Those who don’t help shape its rules will be influenced by foreign algorithms. This is particularly crucial for journalism.
13 Jul, 2026
Iran carries out massive missile, drone strikes targeting ‘enemy bases’ across the region
IRGC says it targeted US-linked bases across Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, announcing missile and drone strikes on Sheikh Isa Air Base, two airbases in Kuwait and Prince Hassan Air Base in Jordan.
12 Jul, 2026
Zelenskyy announces major cabinet reshuffle as Ukraine PM steps down
Deputy Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal is set to become acting premier pending approval of new government.
12 Jul, 2026
Iran shuts Hormuz, strikes Gulf states after US attacks
The Pentagon says it struck Iran after the IRGC fired on a GCA-registered ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
11 Jul, 2026
Türkiye-backed Srebrenica Genocide Museum marks first year preserving memory of victims
Each year on July 11, Bosnia and Herzegovina commemorates the Srebrenica genocide with a collective funeral at the Potocari Memorial Center, where newly identified victims are laid to rest.
10 Jul, 2026
Former UK minister’s claim that former colonies should pay Britain draws anger
Suella Braverman wrote in a post on X that former colonies should pay the UK back for the “considerable investment which laid the foundations” for the countries.
9 Jul, 2026
From F-35s to the Black Sea: Key outcomes from NATO’s Ankara summit
Over two days, allied leaders announced a series of commitments, defence initiatives, and bilateral understandings that could reshape NATO’s future.
8 Jul, 2026
Trump says Iran ceasefire ‘over’ after new strikes, but talks can continue
US President Donald Trump says ceasefire with Iran is over, escalating tensions as he meets NATO chief during Ankara summit.
8 Jul, 2026
NATO leaders use FIFA analogy as they target collective defence goal
As FIFA World Cup fever grips fans, NATO leaders in Ankara borrowed football metaphors to argue that geopolitical victories, like sporting triumphs, depend not on star players but on a united team.
