Keywords: Conflict


Pope Leo XIV welcomes US-Iran agreement and calls for dialogue in Ukraine War

Pope Leo XIV has welcomed the recent agreement between the United States and Iran, describing it as a positive outcome of sustained diplomatic efforts, while also calling for renewed dialogue to address the ongoing war in Ukraine. Speaking to journalists while leaving the papal residence at Castel Gandolfo......

Kosovo arrests five Serbs in war crimes investigation linked to 1999 massacre

Authorities in Kosovo have arrested five Serb nationals as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged war crimes committed during the 1998–1999 conflict. The detainees include four former police officers, according to a statement from judicial sources. The arrests are linked to the investigation......

Pakistan says U.S.-Iran peace agreement could be signed within 24 hours

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Saturday that a peace agreement between the United States and Iran could be officially signed within the next 24 hours, marking a significant step toward ending months of tensions and conflict in the Middle East. According to Sharif, representatives......

Saudi crude oil shipments to China remain at record low levels amid market pressure

Saudi Arabia’s crude oil exports to China are expected to remain at historically low levels in July, as high global prices continue to suppress demand from the world’s largest oil importer. According to market sources, shipments from Saudi Aramco to Chinese buyers are projected at around......

Turkey’s opposition crisis deepens as ousted leader’s allies resign from party assembly

Turkey’s main opposition party is facing renewed internal turmoil after members aligned with ousted leader Özgür Özel resigned from the party’s governing assembly, escalating a leadership crisis within the Republican People’s Party (CHP). According to statements from......

Gold falls as US Iran conflict shifts rate outlook

Gold prices extended their decline for a second straight session as markets reacted to escalating military tensions between the United States and Iran while simultaneously reassessing the trajectory of US interest rates. Spot gold dropped 3.5 percent to 4,111.95 dollars per ounce, marking its lowest......

Iranian guards claim drone strike on US naval base Bahrain

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it carried out a drone strike targeting the headquarters of the United States Fifth Fleet in Bahrain. The announcement came after a new round of US strikes on Iranian military sites, marking a rapid escalation between the two sides in the Gulf region.......

Marco Rubio pushes Trump to approve Israeli strikes on Iran

Marco Rubio played a decisive role in internal discussions that led Donald Trump to authorize Israeli military strikes against Iran following a wave of missile exchanges. The approval marked a shift from earlier public messaging that suggested restraint and diplomatic engagement. The decision came after......

Dollar strength and hawkish Fed pressure emerging market carry trades

The carry trade strategy in emerging markets has lost momentum as global financial conditions tighten. Traders who previously benefited from borrowing in low-yield currencies and investing in higher-yield assets are now reassessing exposure. Expectations around US monetary policy have shifted sharply......