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Middle East conflict is not NATO war, but 'entwined' with US position on Ukraine

March 16, 2026admin

US President Donald Trump said he has demanded about seven countries send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open as Iranian strikes continued to rain down on Gulf countries. Trump has warned his allies not helping him could lead to a ‘very bad’ future for NATO. And although the conflict in the Middle East is not a NATO war, it is very much ‘entwined’ with the United States’ position on Ukraine. FRANCE 24’s Angela Diffley tells us more.

Are 'immature men' to blame for decreasing birth rates in the UK?

March 16, 2026admin

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, March 16: French papers analyse the first round of the country’s municipal elections. Next: Cubans protest amid worsening economic conditions. Also: The New York Times tells the story of a difficult recovery after an act of violence. Finally, researchers look into the delayed “maturation” of men and its effect on women’s […]

Ukraine recovering from Russian strike, concerned Putin is benefiting from Iran war

March 15, 2026admin

Ukraine is recovering from a wave of Russian strikes that killed six people and wounded dozens across multiple regions on Saturday. Authorities say residential buildings, educational institutions, businesses and critical infrastructure were hit – particularly in Kyiv where about 30 sites were damaged. President Volodymyr Zelensky is concerned that Russia is benefiting from the war […]

Russian missile and drone attacks kills several in Kyiv region

March 14, 2026admin

Four people were killed and at least 15 injured by a combined Russian missile and drone attack in the Kyiv region overnight into Saturday, a local official said. Russia continues to launch almost daily attacks on Ukraine as US-brokered peace talks between the two nations have stalled amid the war in the Middle East.

How will Russia benefit from US decision to ease oil sanctions?

March 13, 2026admin

The United States has eased some restrictions on Russian oil, letting shipments already at sea continue until early April in the aim of calming global markets amid Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Ukraine and European leaders criticised the move, saying it undermined peace efforts.

Made in UK: Ukrainian drone company opens first UK plant to boost production

March 13, 2026admin

Thanks to the 2025 UK-Ukraine partnership agreement and the end of Kyiv’s arms export embargo, the drone manufacturer Ukrspecsystems is set to start building drones in its first ever UK plant. This scheme is being reproduced in other European countries. The goal: boost and secure Ukraine’s drone production.

Middle East war having 'huge impact' on EU economy: Commissioner Christophe Hansen

March 13, 2026admin

It’s no secret that farmers across the EU have grown increasingly frustrated with the state of their industry. Profitability is falling, competition from abroad is fierce, and worries about paperwork and bureaucracy continue to mount. Fewer young people are taking over the family farm, opting for other careers instead. On top of these long-standing challenges, […]

Strait of Hormuz: Iran leverages control of a critical chokepoint in the global oil trade

March 13, 2026admin

Amid the current crisis surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Dr. Guy Laron, Author of “Oil Wars”, Historian and Senior Lecturer in International Relations at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. According to Dr Laron, what we are witnessing is not merely a regional confrontation but a textbook demonstration of how […]

Zelensky in Paris to discuss increasing pressure on Russia as US peace talks stall

March 13, 2026admin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Friday to discuss ways to increase pressure on Russia to end its war in Ukraine. The meeting comes as US-brokered peace talks between Russia and Ukraine have stalled and the US said on Monday it will waive some sanctions on Russian oil […]

US allows sale of Russian oil at sea as Middle East war sends energy prices soaring

March 13, 2026admin

The United States will temporarily allow the sale of Russian oil already at sea, the Treasury Department said on Thursday, as energy prices surged after US-Israeli strikes on Iran triggered war in the Middle East. The license permits cargoes loaded by March 12 to be delivered and sold until April 11.