Keywords: War


Allies press Trump for war strategy as Iran conflict enters third week

As the United States and Israel war against Iran enters its third week, President Donald Trump faces mounting pressure from allies and some advisers to clarify the objectives and potential endgame of the conflict. Despite repeated declarations of victory from Washington, Iranian forces continue to launch......

Zelenskyy says Russia declined proposed U.S. meeting on Ukraine peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Russia declined a proposal to hold a trilateral meeting in the United States aimed at discussing a possible settlement to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Speaking at a press conference in Kyiv, Zelenskyy explained that the idea of hosting negotiations......

Germany secretly funded much of Israel’s Dimona nuclear project, report claims

A recent report suggests that West Germany played a covert financial role in the development of Israel’s Dimona nuclear reactor in the Negev Desert. According to the investigation, from 1961 to 1973, Bonn transferred approximately 140–160 million German marks annually to Israel through secret......

Razzie Awards highlight Snow White and war of the worlds remakes among worst films of 2025

The annual Golden Raspberry Awards, widely known as the Razzies, once again delivered its satirical verdict on Hollywood productions, naming several high-profile remakes among the worst films of 2025. The ceremony traditionally takes place shortly before the Academy Awards, highlighting productions that......

Ukraine War: Slovakia supports sanctions on Russia as Belgium calls for negotiations

The war in Ukraine continues to reshape political positions across Europe as governments debate how to respond to the prolonged conflict with Russia. Since the launch of Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, the war has triggered sweeping sanctions, military aid packages......

Swiss banks expect Gulf wealth inflows as Iran war drives capital flight

Wealth managers in Switzerland are preparing for a surge of capital from Gulf investors as the conflict involving Iran shakes financial confidence in Middle Eastern economic hubs. Bankers and advisers overseeing more than one trillion dollars in assets say wealthy individuals across the Gulf are considering......

European stocks record first consecutive weekly drop of 2026 amid Iran war

European equity markets posted their first back to back weekly decline of the year as the military confrontation involving Iran pushed oil prices higher and deepened economic uncertainty across the region. While energy producers and utilities gained from the surge in crude prices, banks, airlines, and......

CF Industries hits record high as Iran war disrupts global fertilizer supply

Shares of CF Industries Holdings surged more than 13 percent on Thursday, reaching a record high as the escalating conflict involving Iran disrupted global fertilizer supply chains. The nitrogen fertilizer producer closed at $136, up $15.87 for the session after touching an intraday peak of $137.44.......

Bloomberg allows Gulf staff to relocate as Iran attacks intensify

Bloomberg LP has told employees based in Gulf countries, including those at its regional headquarters in Dubai, that they may temporarily relocate and work from outside the region as Iranian attacks continue to escalate, according to a company spokesperson speaking to Reuters. The move makes Bloomberg......