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International · 2026-08-30
Venezuela defends 25-year oil agreement with United StatesInterim President Delcy Rodríguez has defended a major energy agreement with the United States, arguing it will benefit Venezuela's economy whilst maintaining the country's sovereignty over its oil resources. The deal, spanning seventeen oil fields with 65 billion barrels of proven reserves, is expected to generate over 209 billion dollars in revenue and attract significant foreign investment. However, both government loyalists and opposition figures have criticised the agreement, claiming it grants the United States exclusive access to Venezuela's most valuable resource.
International · 2026-09-30
United States Completes Military Withdrawal From IraqThe United States has finished withdrawing all military forces from Iraq, ending a presence that began with the 2003 invasion and included a twelve-year campaign against the Islamic State. According to Reuters, the withdrawal could strengthen Iran-aligned proxy groups and remaining Islamic State elements still operating in Iraq.
International · 2026-09-19
Denmark and the United States expand US military access to GreenlandDenmark and the United States have reached an agreement that significantly increases American military presence in Greenland, granting Washington permanent basing rights and overflight privileges. The deal also prevents non-NATO countries from establishing military bases there and restricts sensitive foreign investments, measures apparently designed to limit Chinese and Russian influence in the Arctic region.
International · 2026-08-30
Venezuela defends major 25-year oil agreement with the United StatesInterim President Delcy Rodríguez announced that Venezuela has signed a 25-year energy agreement with the United States designed to increase oil production to 1.5 million barrels daily and generate over 209 billion dollars in revenue. Although President Trump stated the agreement gives the US control of Venezuela's 65 billion proven oil reserves, Rodríguez maintained that Venezuela retains full sovereignty over its resources. The deal has provoked strong opposition from both government supporters and critics who argue Venezuela has surrendered control of its most valuable national asset.
International · 2026-09-21
Haiti extradites 18 suspects in the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse to the United StatesHaiti has transferred 18 people suspected of involvement in the July 2021 killing of President Jovenel Moïse to the United States, where they will face federal charges. This extradition represents a significant advance in a multinational investigation that has continued for several years.
International · 2026-09-20
Haiti extradites 18 suspects in assassination of President Jovenel Moïse to United StatesHaiti has transferred 18 suspects implicated in the July 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse to the United States, where they will face federal charges. The extradition represents a major development in an international investigation that has continued for several years.
International · 2026-09-23
United States denies visa to Sudan's army chief for UN General Assembly speechThe United States has refused to grant a visa to Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Sudan's de facto leader, preventing him from attending the UN General Assembly in New York as planned. US officials reportedly conditioned the visa on Sudan accepting a three-month ceasefire, which Khartoum argues would only allow its rival Rapid Support Forces to regroup. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern about the visa denial.
International · 2026-10-04
United States completes military withdrawal from Iraq after 23 yearsThe United States has finished withdrawing its military forces from Iraq, ending a presence that began with the 2003 invasion and continued through a twelve-year campaign against the Islamic State. The Iran-backed militia Kata'ib Hezbollah announced it would suspend military operations while keeping its weapons, though analysts warn the withdrawal could strengthen Iranian-aligned groups and remaining Islamic State forces in the country.
International · 2026-10-18
'No Kings' movement pivots to early voting drive across United StatesOver 3,000 'No Kings' demonstrations took place across the United States on 17 October, representing the fourth iteration of protests against President Donald Trump's administration. In contrast to previous rallies focused on policy objections, organisers framed this round as a nonpartisan voter mobilisation effort ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.
International · 2026-09-20
Iran establishes seven conditions for resuming ceasefire negotiations with United StatesMohsen Rezaee, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, announced that Iran has established seven conditions that must be met before it will resume ceasefire negotiations with the United States. The specific conditions were not disclosed publicly. Iran is simultaneously working to restore gas production capacity that was damaged during the recent conflict.
International · 2026-09-08
United States destroys Iranian tankers as Iran retaliates against Jordan base strikeAmerican forces destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in response to Iranian missile attacks on a US Navy warship. Iran retaliated by striking a US military base in Jordan with ballistic missiles. The exchange represents the heaviest day of attacks since the conflict began in February.
International · 2026-09-09
United States destroys Iranian tankers; Iran retaliates with strikes on Jordan baseOn 8 September, US forces destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in retaliation for Iranian missile attacks on a US Navy warship. The following day, Iran's Revolutionary Guards struck a US military base in Jordan, and although Jordanian air defences intercepted most incoming missiles, the incident marked an escalation in the six-month conflict between the two nations.
International · 2026-09-21
Iran's economy contracted 10.1% during escalating conflict with the United StatesIran's economy experienced a sharp contraction of 10.1% year-on-year during the quarter spanning late March to late June, according to the Statistical Center of Iran. The decline coincided with the height of hostilities between Tehran and Washington, alongside longstanding international sanctions and currency depreciation.
International · 2026-08-30
US forces strike Iranian rocket launchers amid Pentagon concerns over prolonged military campaignAmerican military forces attacked two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island after detecting preparations to launch rockets carrying sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first acknowledged US strike in the waterway in approximately one month. Senior Pentagon commanders have privately warned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that sustaining large-scale military operations against Iran could strain American military readiness and weaken the capacity to respond to threats in other regions and defend the homeland. Shipping through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz has declined significantly as the standoff between the United States and Iran continues.
International · 2026-10-22
Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan and Indonesia deepen defence partnership with Badr agreementFour countries signed the Badr Memorandum of Understanding in Doha on Wednesday to strengthen their defence industry cooperation through joint military production and technology sharing. The agreement represents an effort by regional states to diversify their security partnerships as the conflict between the United States and Iran continues. Analysts note that the countries maintain their existing relationships with the United States while expanding cooperation among themselves.
International · 2026-09-11
Escalating US-Iran conflict drives oil and diesel to record highsIntensifying military confrontation between the United States and Iran around the Strait of Hormuz has pushed energy prices to multi-year peaks, with Brent crude approaching $110 a barrel and US diesel exceeding $6 a gallon for the first time. Iran reported striking ten vessels during the week of 11 September, while the United States continued striking Iranian tankers and expanded economic pressure through new sanctions on banks accused of financing Tehran. The surge in fuel costs has become a political concern for the Trump administration, particularly affecting agricultural and transportation sectors in key electoral regions.
International · 2026-09-10
Iran targets US base in Jordan as conflict deepens into seventh monthIranian ballistic missiles struck the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan on 10 September, damaging approximately a dozen American military aircraft. The United States responded with attacks on Iranian air-defence and missile systems, continuing a six-month conflict that began in late February with no clear end in sight.
International · 2026-10-23
Iran reports seven tankers struck in Strait of Hormuz, threatens US basesIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed that seven oil tankers were hit or damaged by mines in the Strait of Hormuz overnight, describing it as the largest single-day toll since fighting began on 28 February. The United States rejected the claims as an attempt to raise oil prices before American elections, and Iran warned it could strike US military bases in the Middle East if Washington helps protect shipping. The incident highlights the escalating tensions in a conflict that has involved regional and international actors since February.
International · 2026-08-30
US military strikes Iranian rocket launchers near Strait of Hormuz; Pentagon leaders express concern about prolonged operationsAmerican forces destroyed two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island on Sunday after observing Iranian Revolutionary Guard personnel preparing to fire rockets carrying sea mines toward the Strait of Hormuz. Senior US military commanders have privately warned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that extending operations against Iran could strain military resources and reduce America's ability to respond to other threats. Shipping levels through the critical waterway have remained significantly below normal as tensions persist between the two nations.
International · 2026-09-13
Escalating US-Iran conflict drives oil above $110 and rattles financial marketsThe United States and Iran intensified their conflict this week with strikes on ships and military bases. Crude oil soared toward $110 per barrel and diesel reached a historic high as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz collapsed, while President Trump imposed new sanctions and predicted the war would end after November's elections.
International · 2026-09-10
Oil prices surge above $100 a barrel amid escalating Middle East conflictBrent crude rose above $101 a barrel on 9-10 September, reaching its highest level in approximately four months, as Iran refused to de-escalate its confrontation with the United States and Israel. US Treasury yields climbed sharply to their highest levels in years, reflecting investor concerns about inflation and government debt. Stock markets declined for the fourth consecutive session as traders grew anxious about the conflict's impact on global energy supply and economic stability.
International · 2026-09-13
Vessel struck in Strait of Hormuz as Iran-Gulf talks are postponedA commercial vessel was hit by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency, increasing tensions in one of the world's most critical shipping routes for oil and gas. Separately, talks between Iran and Gulf states scheduled for Monday to discuss the strait's future security have been postponed, even as diplomatic prospects between the United States and Iran continue to deteriorate.
International · 2026-09-18
Iran claims it struck oil tanker Trend in Strait of Hormuz as blockade persistsIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced Friday that it had struck and detained the Togo-flagged oil tanker Trend as it transited the Strait of Hormuz, citing a fire that broke out on the vessel during what Tehran characterized as an illegal passage. The incident reflects Iran's ongoing blockade of this critical waterway, which has been in place since the United States and Israel conducted military strikes against Iran in late February. The continued attacks underscore mounting tensions affecting global energy markets in an already volatile geopolitical situation.
International · 2026-09-13
Trump urges Ukraine to cease strikes on Russian oil refineries over diesel concernsUS President Donald Trump has publicly called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to stop drone attacks on Russian oil refineries, contending that the campaign is worsening a global diesel shortage and raising fuel prices in the United States. Ukraine has conducted more than sixty strikes on at least twenty-four Russian refineries in recent months, viewing the campaign as a legitimate way to weaken Russia's war economy. Ukrainian officials argue that refined fuel is essential to Russian military operations, making refineries valid targets under international laws of war.
International · 2026-09-19
Iran detains oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz and sets seven conditions for ceasefire talksIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps detained the Togo-flagged oil tanker Trend on Friday after it attempted passage through the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran has effectively blockaded since February. Mohsen Rezaee, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, announced that Iran has established seven preconditions for resuming ceasefire negotiations with the United States, though the specific details were not disclosed.
International · 2026-09-13
Britain, France and Canada introduce sanctions on Israeli settlements, escalating diplomatic tensionsBritain, France and Canada have announced trade restrictions and sanctions on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, with Britain's Foreign Secretary describing the measures as a response to 'ethnic cleansing'. Israel retaliated by closing Britain's East Jerusalem consulate and accused the countries of antisemitism, while the United States declined to impose similar sanctions.
International · 2026-09-15
China introduces exit bans for technology and security violationsChina has implemented new travel restrictions allowing authorities to ban citizens from leaving the country if they are accused of endangering the nation's industrial or technological security. The regulations, which took effect on Tuesday, target those who violate technology import and export rules, as well as individuals who commit unspecified illegal acts abroad and may be prevented from re-entering China for six months to three years. The measures form part of China's response to its ongoing technological competition with the United States.
International · 2026-10-23
Canada and Turkey launch free trade negotiations during Carney's historic Turkey visitPrime Minister Mark Carney made the first official visit by a Canadian leader to Turkey, where Canada and Turkey launched negotiations for a free trade agreement. The move reflects Canada's strategy to diversify its economic partnerships as tensions with the United States escalate. The two countries aim to triple bilateral trade from its current level of $3 billion.
International · 2026-09-21
Qatar seeks to revive stalled US–Iran ceasefire negotiationsQatar announced Sunday that it is working to restart negotiations between the United States and Iran, with officials conducting shuttle diplomacy between the capitals. Qatar's prime minister stressed that regional security requires a framework based on mutual respect and open communication, warning that cycles of confrontation undermine stability.
International · 2026-10-31
139 arrested outside US embassy in London during pro-Palestine Action protestMetropolitan Police arrested 139 people during a demonstration outside the United States embassy in London in support of Palestine Action, a group proscribed as a terrorist organisation by the UK government in 2025. The majority of arrests related to expressing support for a proscribed organisation, which is a criminal offence under UK terrorism legislation.
International · 2026-10-21
Critical PHP vulnerability forces major websites offline globallyA serious security flaw in PHP, the programming language powering approximately 69% of websites worldwide, prompted authorities in the United States, Europe and Britain to recommend that sites shut down temporarily until patches could be released. Major platforms including Wikipedia, Pinboard, 4Chan and Something Awful went offline as a precaution, with around 55 million web properties initially vulnerable.
International · 2026-09-27
Nor'easter kills one person and leaves over 68,000 homes without power along US East CoastA powerful nor'easter swept along the East Coast of the United States, cancelling approximately 400 flights and cutting electricity to more than 68,000 homes. The storm killed one person in Brooklyn, New York, when a falling tree struck him, and injured four others in the same borough.
International · 2026-09-08
Venezuelans divided over Trump administration's oil agreement with interim government, poll revealsA Bloomberg poll published on Tuesday revealed that Venezuelans are sharply divided regarding an oil agreement between the Trump administration and the interim Venezuelan authorities. Half of respondents expressed the belief that the deal benefits the United States more than Venezuela, reflecting ongoing public concerns about its terms.
International · 2026-09-27
US, Denmark and Greenland expand military cooperation with Arctic security pactThe United States, Denmark and Greenland have signed an agreement that substantially increases American military access to Greenland, updating a defence pact from 1951. The accord permits new US military installations and deployment of a missile defence system while explicitly affirming Greenland's right to self-determination and Denmark's sovereignty over the territory.
International · 2026-09-20
EU proposes Canada as first associate member amid tariff dispute with USThe European Union has proposed making Canada its first associate member country, deepening bilateral relations at a time when Canada faces a trade conflict with the United States. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, present at the announcement in Strasbourg, has previously expressed Ottawa's interest in a closer security and economic partnership with Europe. The proposal reflects mutual priorities in artificial intelligence, climate change, geopolitics and Arctic security.
International · 2026-09-27
Sudan's war escalates amid failed diplomatic initiatives and mass displacement towards ChadThe United States rejected a visa application from Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, preventing him from addressing the UN General Assembly, reportedly over disagreements about a potential truce. Concurrently, fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces continues, whilst roughly 400 Sudanese refugees are fleeing daily into Chad, despite earlier reports that over five million displaced persons had returned home.
International · 2026-09-11
US-Venezuela oil agreement advances with Chevron's $7 billion expansion planOn 11 September, details emerged of a historic oil agreement between the United States and Venezuela that relaxes years of US sanctions on Venezuelan crude exports. Chevron chief executive Mike Wirth announced the company's $7 billion expansion in Venezuela would be self-funded through oil revenues. Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez travelled to Suriname to discuss oil, agriculture, and a disputed PDVSA asset seizure as part of Caracas's broader effort to normalise regional economic ties.
International · 2026-09-11
World commemorates 25th anniversary of September 11 attacksThe United States and cities worldwide held ceremonies on 11 September to commemorate the 25th anniversary of al-Qaeda attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania. Survivors, families of victims and officials participated in memorial events, though controversy arose over statements President Trump made about his actions on the day of the attacks.
International · 2026-09-19
Hundreds of thousands rally in Tehran in largest pro-government demonstration since war beganIran's government organised what the Associated Press described as the largest pro-government demonstration since the conflict with the United States and Israel began in February, with hundreds of thousands of people marching through downtown Tehran on Friday. Participants pledged to join "Janfaday-e Iran," a campaign that offers limited military training to volunteers who would serve as an additional security force alongside the Revolutionary Guard's Basij militia. The rally occurred as Iran's economy continues to deteriorate under a US naval blockade and expanded American sanctions.
International · 2026-09-18
Tehran hosts largest pro-government rally since conflict with US and Israel beganHundreds of thousands of Iranians gathered for a government-organised rally in Tehran on Friday, marking the largest demonstration of support since the United States and Israel attacked Iran in late February. Participants pledged to join a volunteer defence campaign called "Janfaday-e Iran", receiving military training to strengthen security alongside existing forces. The rally underscored national unity as Iran's economy deteriorates under a US naval blockade and expanded sanctions.