Iran’s military said the critical Strait of Hormuz was back under the control of the armed forces, claiming the U.S. had breached Tehran’s trust by maintaining its blockade in the region.
Continue ReadingAt the conclusion of a fresh round of talks between the Congolese government and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, both sides, who have been fighting in the east of the DR Congo, say they will allow in humanitarian aid, protect civilians and their infrastructure, and begin monitoring a permanent ceasefire.
Continue ReadingUkraine struck two oil refineries deep inside Russia and repelled a massive overnight drone bombardment on Saturday. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Drones hit the Novokuybyshevsk refinery in Russia’s Samara Oblast in the early hours of Saturday morning, sparking a large fire visible in footage shared on social media. Local residents reported blasts heard across the eastern and […]
Continue ReadingOn The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued a stark warning, saying that Kyiv believes Russia is preparing to once again draw its ally Belarus into the ongoing conflict. Citing an […]
Continue ReadingA propaganda poster in Tehran symbolizes the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Image: Anadolu Iran reverses its announced opening of the Strait of Hormuz after one day. This was announced by a spokesman for the armed forces headquarters, according to the Fars news agency. He cited the ongoing US blockade of Iranian ports as […]
Continue ReadingAs Trump pursued an unpopular war, Beijing positioned itself as a peacemaker, with little incentive to pressure Iran or annoy the U.S.
Continue ReadingAs Trump pursued an unpopular war, Beijing positioned itself as a peacemaker, with little incentive to pressure Iran or annoy the U.S.
Continue ReadingAnalysts and former diplomats say they fear the hand of the Kremlin in Bulgaria’s election Sunday as Moscow seeks to retain influence inside the E.U.
Continue ReadingIran has swiftly reversed course on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, reimposing restrictions on the critical waterway after the US said the reopening would not end its blockade. Tehran’s joint military command said on Saturday that its “control of the Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous state… under strict management and control of […]
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