Saturday, July 25, 2026

Iran warns countries aiding US attack •


 Middle East tensions are once again driving up global oil prices, with Brent crude climbing above $100 a barrel for the first time since May. While much of the focus has been on the strategic Strait of Hormuz, the alternative shipping route through the Red Sea is becoming increasingly dangerous after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels said they targeted two Saudi oil tankers. The escalation comes as US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he was considering a "massive attack" on Iran, prompting Tehran to warn it would hold accountable any country that assists the United States in such an operation.

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

'Cockroach Movement' protests pile pressure on India's government

 


India's government is facing its biggest youth-led challenge in years. Thousands of protesters from the so-called ‘Cockroach Movement’ have taken to the streets of New Delhi demanding the education minister's resignation. After clashes with police and a crackdown near parliament, is the movement becoming a wider political threat?

Friday, July 17, 2026

Russian polls signal growing discontent as Putin's approval hits wartime low

For years, Vladimir Putin's approval rating barely budged, remaining comfortably above 70 percent despite war, sanctions and economic pressure. Now, Russia's state pollster is recording a steady decline, with support falling to its lowest level since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

 

Monday, July 13, 2026

The spectacle and symbolism of Khamenei’s funeral

 


Once again, the Strait of Hormuz is at the centre of the latest escalation in the war between Iran, the United States and their allies. The ceasefire collapsed just days after millions of Iranians took to the streets to pay homage to late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Hundreds of foreign reporters and social media influencers were granted rare access to Iran to cover the funeral, signalling just how carefully Tehran is calibrating its media messaging.

Sunday, July 12, 2026

Images Reveal Impact of Jared Kushner-Backed Luxury Resort in Albania


A New York Times analysis of satellite images shows the damage a proposed luxury resort near Zvernec, Albania could inflict on delicate natural habitats. The project is being developed by real estate partners of Jared Kushner.
 

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