Vance suggests disagreement with Trump over Iran war
US Vice President JD Vance suggested in an interview aired Friday that he may have disagreed with President Donald Trump over the Iran war. – “Even if you disagree with…
‘Strait of Hormuz is closed’, warns IRGC Navy after tankers hit
The IRGC Navy has reiterated that “the Strait of Hormuz is closed, and the passage of ships of various nationalities through the strait is prohibited,” Iran’s IRNA new agency has…
IMF members call for more support amid war shocks, ‘advanced intelligence’ risks
International Monetary Fund member countries called for increasing support to countries that are facing short-term financing challenges caused by negative spillovers from wars and high energy prices, and said economic…
EU to launch Arctic surveillance program in 2027
The European Union plans to launch an Arctic surveillance program in 2027 “to improve regional ties and counter growing US and Russian ambitions,” Bloomberg quoted EU’s new Arctic strategy as…
Putin envoy says US asked Russian wealth fund to assist in implementing diesel deal
Russia said on Friday that the US Treasury Department asked its sovereign wealth fund to assist in implementing a diesel agreement between Moscow and Washington announced last week. – In…
Strait of Hormuz transits remain 70% below pre-conflict levels: UK maritime agency
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained about 70% below pre-conflict levels as attacks on commercial vessels continued, a UK maritime agency said Friday. – In its weekly overview,…
Spanish PM Sanchez says Iran war has cost Europeans more than €100bn
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says the war on Iran has already cost Europeans more than 100 billion euros ($112bn), with ordinary people bearing the economic burden. – “Those of…
From Biden’s Autopen to Trump’s Artificial Pen: Who Is Writing America’s Policy?
The use of artificial intelligence in policymaking has opened a new dimension in geopolitical analysis, where governments can explore strategic options, test policy scenarios and evaluate the potential consequences of…
Putin says Russia is building non-negotiable ‘security zone’ in Ukraine along border
Russia is establishing a “security zone” inside Ukraine along their border, which will be non-negotiable in any future talks with Kyiv, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday. – Putin, wearing…
Trump waives many Russia-related sanctions, tariffs before they were to take effect under new law
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he is waiving many sanctions, restrictions and duties days before they were to take effect under a bill that he signed into…