Keywords: Conflict


EU warns gas prices will stay high for years after war damage

Europe will face elevated natural gas prices for years, even under the most optimistic scenario, the EU’s energy chief has warned, citing extensive damage to production infrastructure in the Gulf during the war involving Iran. The disruption has already tightened global supply and driven sharp......

Erdogan calls Israeli leaders “child killers” in sharp escalation

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan launched a direct verbal attack on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, declaring that no power could threaten Türkiye or its leadership while accusing Israeli officials of killing children. The remarks mark a new escalation in tensions between the two......

Refinery fire in Australia deepens Asia fuel supply crisis

A fire at a major Australian refinery has intensified fuel supply pressures across Asia, as regional markets already strain under disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict. At the same time, Japanese refiners are resorting to complex offshore oil transfers to secure crude supplies while avoiding......

Israel army declares south Lebanon a “death zone” amid escalation

Israel’s army chief ordered that all territory south of the Litani River be treated as a combat zone targeting Hezbollah fighters. The directive marks a sharp escalation in a six week conflict that began on March 2 and has intensified across southern Lebanon. Israeli officials say more than 1,700......

Israel accused of trying to make Turkey its “new enemy” amid escalating diplomatic tensions

Turkey has accused Israel of attempting to portray it as a “new enemy” following a series of escalating diplomatic exchanges between the two countries, further intensifying tensions in the Middle East. Speaking on Monday, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that Israel is deliberately......

Tangier sidewalk dispute ends in homicide, man sentenced to 25 years in prison

A dispute over the use of a sidewalk in the Moroccan city of Tangier escalated into a fatal stabbing, ending in a court ruling that sentenced a 21-year-old man to 25 years in prison. The Tangier Court of Appeal found the defendant guilty of premeditated murder with ambush, following an incident that......

German coalition announces fuel price relief worth $1.9 billion

Germany’s governing coalition has announced a major fuel price relief package worth around €1.6 billion ($1.9 billion), aiming to ease pressure on households and businesses affected by rising energy costs. The decision comes after a sharp increase in global oil prices, which has been linked......

Russia and Ukraine resume drone attacks after easter truce ends

Russia and Ukraine have resumed large-scale drone strikes following the end of a short Easter truce, highlighting the continued intensity of the conflict between the two countries. According to Ukrainian military sources, Russia launched dozens of drones overnight, most of which were intercepted by......

Political tensions escalate in Poland as Tusk accuses rivals of pro-Russian stance

Political tensions in Poland have intensified as Prime Minister Donald Tusk sharply criticized his political rivals, accusing them of aligning with interests linked to Vladimir Putin. Speaking at a major political gathering, Tusk alleged that members of the opposition, including allies of President......