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ICC prosecutor allegations remain under review despite media report of exoneration

Allegations of sexual misconduct against Karim Khan, head of the International Criminal Court (ICC), continue to be reviewed by the court’s executive branch, according to an internal memo shared with staff on Sunday, despite media reports suggesting he had been cleared. Khan, responsible for investigating......

US intensifies strikes on Iran with no timeline for war end

The United States signaled a prolonged military campaign against Iran as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said no timeline has been set for ending the conflict, even as Washington prepares its largest wave of strikes since operations began. Speaking at the Pentagon, Hegseth stated that the duration of......

European central banks hold rates as Iran war fuels inflation fears

Major European central banks kept interest rates unchanged on Thursday as rising energy prices linked to the conflict with Iran raised concerns about renewed inflation across the region. The European Central Bank held its deposit rate at 2 percent for the sixth consecutive meeting, while the Bank of......

Historical events continue to shape modern political ideologies and debates

Historical events have played a decisive role in shaping contemporary political ideologies, often emerging from crises, revolutions, and major social transformations. These moments redefine power structures, influence collective values, and leave lasting impacts on how societies understand governance,......

Zelensky warns Iran war is stalling Ukraine peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the conflict in Iran is disrupting peace negotiations over Ukraine and straining critical missile supplies needed to defend against Russian attacks. Speaking to the BBC during a visit to London on March 17, he said the situation raises serious concerns for......

Trump seeks to delay Xi summit as Iran war reshapes priorities

US President Donald Trump said he has requested a one month delay to his planned summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, citing the ongoing war with Iran as the reason for remaining in Washington. Speaking at the White House, Trump said he wanted to travel to China but considered it necessary to stay......

Fund managers raise cash at fastest pace since COVID amid Iran war

Global investor confidence has fallen to its lowest level in six months as the war involving Iran and growing stress in private credit markets push fund managers toward their most defensive positioning since the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Bank of America’s March global fund manager......

Ali Larijani, influential Iranian powerbroker, dies at 67

Veteran Iranian politician Ali Larijani, long recognized as one of the Islamic Republic’s most influential figures, has died at the age of 67, according to Iranian media. Larijani, a key architect of Iran’s security strategy and a trusted adviser to the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei,......

Nearly 470 million children live in areas of armed conflict

United Nations officials report that one child in six now lives amid war or armed violence. This affects about 470 million minors worldwide. The figure emerged at a Geneva event marking the annual day on children's rights during the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council. A generation faces......