UN Humanitarian Affairs Lead Tom Fletcher has said the world faces “a moment of grave, grave peril”, warning the conflict in the Middle East is having a “massive impact” on civilians in the region. He also warned of “secondary impacts” further afield, voicing concerns about increasing extremism and polarisation in the region and beyond. “We’ve […]
Continue Reading“Spain and the U.S. have had an amazing relationship, forever, for centuries,” Botín told Bloomberg TV, alluding to the Spanish crown’s financial support for George Washington in the American War of Independence, the 250th anniversary of which is being observed this year. “The long-term relationship is strong.” Yet another TACO? Of course, it’s entirely possible that […]
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Continue ReadingA U.S. soldier covers the face of a statue of Saddam Hussein with an American flag in Iraq, 2003.Image: keystone The USA has already attempted regime change 31 times. It rarely worked – it was particularly devastating in Iraq. What are they doing wrong? March 8, 2026, 6:12 amMarch 8, 2026, 6:12 am Christoph Bopp […]
Continue ReadingDefense Minister Martin Pfister has criticized the belligerent states in the conflict with Iran. He also warns of the consequences of the war for Switzerland. 03/08/2026, 05:3203/08/2026, 05:33 “The Americans and Israel attacked Iran from the air. “Like Iran, you have violated international law,” he told the “SonntagsZeitung”. Defense Minister Martin Pfister.Image: keystone Pfister also […]
Continue ReadingUS President Donald Trump has accused Tehran of being responsible for the bombing of a girls’ school in Iran on the first day of the war. 03/08/2026, 05:2803/08/2026, 05:28 When asked whether the United States was responsible for the devastating attack, Trump told reporters aboard the government plane Air Force One: “No, in my opinion, […]
Continue ReadingUS President Donald Trump is stepping up his dispute with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. He accuses London of hesitant behavior. 03/08/2026, 05:1903/08/2026, 05:19 Thomas Wanhoff / t-online An article by Relations between the USA and Great Britain are increasingly deteriorating. US President Donald Trump has now railed against and mocked British Prime Minister Keir […]
Continue ReadingIn Alaska, 37 men and women and their teams started the dog sled race called Iditarod. 03/08/2026, 05:1103/08/2026, 05:11 The competitors have about ten days and around 1,600 kilometers to cover in the largest and toughest dog sled race in the world. One of the participants at the start of the race in Anchorage.Image: keystone […]
Continue ReadingSign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email A “loud” explosion hit the US embassy in Oslo, Norway, early Sunday local time, according to police. “A loud bang/explosion was reported at the scene,” […]
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