Anthony Joshua stops Kristian Prenga
Anthony Joshua overcame two first-round knockdowns to stop Kristian Prenga in Jeddah, securing a dramatic win that keeps his long-awaited showdown with Tyson Fury on track. … Read more
Middle East
US and Iran Escalate Strikes Across Mideast
The U.S. military expanded its airstrikes against Iran on July 17, 2026, targeting bridges, energy infrastructure, and a key port tower in Hormozgan province, as part … Read more
US Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran Amid Escalating Tensions
Iran threatened to block additional trade routes in the Middle East as the U.S. intensified airstrikes on military targets, escalating tensions over the strategic Strait of … Read more
Piper Sandler Warns Strait of Hormuz Closure to Remain for Months
Piper Sandler analysts issued a report on May 26, 2026, predicting the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed to commercial traffic for several months. The firm … Read more
Oil Prices Swing Amid US-Iran Geopolitical Tensions
Global energy markets remain in a state of heightened volatility this week as investors weigh the dual pressures of geopolitical instability and shifting diplomatic signals. Persistent … Read more
Israeli forces intercept Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla
Israeli naval forces have begun intercepting vessels from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing maritime tensions surrounding the territory. The mission, … Read more
UAE says its decision to leave OPEC was not a political move
The United Arab Emirates has clarified that its recent departure from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the broader OPEC+ alliance was driven … Read more
Trump signals openness to Iran talks as Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extends
Diplomatic channels between Washington and Tehran have reopened as the conflict enters Iran war day 78, with both administrations signaling a tentative willingness to negotiate an … Read more
Why the Iran conflict is becoming a problem for BRICS | US-Israel war on Iran News
A high-stakes gathering of BRICS foreign ministers in New Delhi ended Friday without a unified stance on the escalating war in Iran, signaling a deepening diplomatic … Read more
Opinion | Why stability must come before denuclearisation on the Korean peninsula
For decades, the diplomatic mantra regarding East Asia has been “complete, verifiable, and irreversible denuclearization.” This proves a noble goal, one that promises a future where … Read more
El Niño Threatens Southeast Asia with Climate Whiplash
For the rice farmers of the Mekong Delta and the palm oil planters of Malaysia, the weather has ceased to be a predictable cycle of seasons. … Read more
Kuwait Arrests Four Alleged Iranian IRGC Members Over Infiltration Attempt
Kuwait is grappling with a severe diplomatic and security crisis following the arrest of four men it identifies as members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps … Read more