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26 editions
May 2026
23 editions- 23 May 75 evIran War Afterlife: Brooklyn Arrest, Berlin EU Compromise Fails, Paris Bars Ben-GvirIran war's afterlife: Iraqi national charged with Ivanka Trump assassination plot; Berlin's EU compromise rejected; Paris bars Israeli minister Ben-Gvir; Ukraine strikes deep inside Russia.
- 22 May 137 evIran's Hormuz Blockade Sets Indo-Pacific Template as Russia Develops Seabed Nuclear MissilesIran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz creates a cheap, fast blockade template for the Indo-Pacific, while Russia secretly develops a seabed nuclear missile program codenamed Skythen.
- 21 May 149 evIran Hardens Nuclear Stance as War Costs MountIran's supreme leader orders enriched uranium kept in country, contradicting US-Israel deal terms. War costs include $29B in US aircraft losses, UK-EU sanctions friction, and Ukraine gains.
- 20 May 157 evIran War Bills Come Due as Ukraine Eyes Belarus ThreatThree months into the US-Iran war, gas tops $4 nationally and UK sanctions waver, while Ukraine reinforces against a potential Russian-Belarus axis.
- 19 May 122 evTrump Postpones Iran Strikes as UN Flags Record Ukraine TollTrump delayed Iran strikes after Gulf states said a deal is close. UN reports April civilian casualties in Ukraine were the highest in nine months. China's role widens on both fronts.
- 18 May 138 evUkraine Drones Hit Moscow Region; Iran War Presses Bond MarketsUkraine's long-range drones struck targets 500 km inside Russia as Iran war economics pushed US 10-year yields above 4.5%. Belarus joined Russia in nuclear weapons drills.
- 17 May 86 evIran Ultimatum, Ukraine Drone Reach Test WashingtonTrump warns Iran of 'very tough times' as Ukraine strikes 1,100 km deep into Russia. Taiwan invasion fears rise after Trump-Xi summit, testing US resources.
- 16 May 76 evIran Escalation Options, Russia Missile Threat, Ukraine StrikesPentagon finalizes three Iran contingency plans; Russia rebuilds missile reserves; Ukraine hits 23 high-value targets. Global great-power tracks converge.
- 15 May 118 evIran War, Russia-Ukraine Conflict Redraw Security MapSaudi Arabia and UAE strike Iran; Russia kills 24 in Kyiv; US cancels Poland troop rotation. May 15 shows Iran war and Ukraine conflict reshaping global security.
- 14 May 139 evRussia's Record Kyiv Barrage Sparks Global ResponseRussia launches largest air attack on Kyiv, killing 8. Beijing defers Taiwan, London declares Jews unsafe. Global diplomatic and economic fallout unfolds.
- 13 May 137 evTrump's Ceasefires Unravel as He Lands in BeijingTwo US-brokered ceasefires fray as Trump arrives in Beijing; Iran retains 70% of missile stockpile, contradicting US claims. Russia launches massive drone attack on Ukraine.
- 12 May 179 evRussia Barrage Hits Kyiv as Trump Flies to Beijing for Hormuz SummitRussia launched over 200 drones at Ukraine overnight as Trump travels to Beijing seeking China's leverage on Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Kyiv intercepted 90% of the swarm.
- 11 May 115 evEU Sanctions Russia Over Ukrainian Children; Hormuz Crisis GrowsEU foreign ministers adopt sanctions on 16 individuals and seven entities for deporting Ukrainian children. UK and Canada join coordinated action. Strait of Hormuz closure reshapes global energy markets ahead of Trump-Xi summit.
- 10 May 72 evIran Sends Response via Pakistan as Qatari Tanker Transits HormuzIran transmitted its ceasefire response through Pakistani mediators as a Qatari LNG tanker became the first to transit the Strait of Hormuz since the war began, while Trump threatened to blow up anyone approaching Iran's nuclear site.
- 9 May 78 evTwo Ceasefires in Iran, Ukraine as Western Alliance SplitsIran war ceasefire collapses after 50 hours; Ukraine pause violated within hours. Western alliance disagreements surface as Trump, Netanyahu, and Europe diverge on strategy.
- 8 May 132 evHormuz Becomes Tolled Chokepoint as US-Iran War DeepensUS forces disable two Iranian tankers, Iran activates Hormuz toll regime, and Brent crude oscillates around $100 as the economic shockwave of the US-Iran war radiates globally.
- 7 May 97 evTwo Wars Move Toward Washington Mediation as AI Race ShiftsRussian offensive in Ukraine intensifies as US mediates; Middle East war sees policy fractures. AI race shifts with DeepSeek 4 release on Huawei GPUs.
- 6 May 84 evUS-Iran One-Page Memo Nears as Hormuz War Hits AviationA 14-point US-Iran memo would end the war, freeze uranium enrichment, and lift sanctions. Iran strikes a container ship; airlines cut 9.3 million seats as fuel costs soar.
- 5 May 92 evHormuz Incident Revives Iran-US Tensions; SCOTUS Voids TariffsIran reports five civilians killed in US strike on boats in Strait of Hormuz, as Supreme Court strikes down Trump's Liberation Day tariffs, reshaping trade and war policy.
- 4 May 97 evEurope Drafts Post-American Security Plan as Iran War Shocks SpreadEuropean officials develop contingency plans for a 'European NATO' as Iran-war disruptions close the Strait of Hormuz and ripple from energy markets to food prices across Asia and Europe.
- 3 May 71 evIran Sends 14-Point Peace Plan via PakistanIran sent a 14-point peace proposal through Pakistan, demanding US withdrawal, sanctions lifting, and a 30-day timeline. The war's pressure hits civil aviation and farm supply.
- 2 May 60 evIran War Spreads Costs Across Four Continents on SaturdayThe US-Israeli war on Iran stranded 750 ships near Hormuz, killed 18 in Lebanon, liquidated Spirit Airlines, and pushed Russia's Pokrovsk offensive.
- 1 May 145 evIran War at 60 Days: $25B Cost, Hormuz Crisis, No EndTwo months into the US-Israeli war on Iran, the conflict is at an impasse with Hormuz traffic down 90%, $25 billion in costs, and no ceasefire in sight. Oil, food, and legal battles escalate.
April 2026
3 editions- 30 Apr 120 evTrump Rejects Iran Peace Offer, Israel Seizes FlotillaTrump rejects Iran's peace proposal as Israeli forces seize the Sumud flotilla. UK terror threat raised to severe, Russia loses ground in Ukraine for second month.
- 29 Apr 143 evPentagon Hearing Puts $25B Price Tag on Iran WarPentagon hearing reveals $25 billion cost of Iran war as Ukraine strikes 1,500 km into Russia and Germany boosts defence budget to 3.1% of GDP.
- 28 Apr 94 evIran Stalemate Hardens; Germany Sets 260,000-Troop TargetIran offers to reopen Hormuz if US lifts blockade; Germany aims for 260,000 active troops by 2035. Plus: Russia drone strikes, Ukraine hits refinery, and more global briefs.