Conflict and Diplomacy
US and Iranian officials have held their first direct talks since June, mediated by Qatar at the UN in New York, on a day US President Donald Trump publicly threatened to 'annihilate' the Islamic Republic. No immediate breakthrough was reported as discussions aim to resolve a conflict that has seen significant escalation and economic disruption.
By Alex Beauregard |
23 September 2026
Conflict and Diplomacy
The US has announced new visa restrictions targeting individuals accused of promoting discrimination against South Africa's white minority, escalating diplomatic tensions between the two nations. South Africa has vehemently denied the allegations, calling them a "mischaracterisation" of its domestic policies.
By Alex Beauregard |
17 September 2026
Conflict and Diplomacy
Deadly drone attacks have intensified across Ukraine and Russia, with two people killed at a border crossing between Ukraine and Moldova. The strikes, which also resulted in casualties in Kyiv, Sumy, and the Russian city of Novorossiysk, mark a significant escalation of long-range warfare despite renewed diplomatic efforts.
By Alex Beauregard |
10 September 2026
Conflict and Diplomacy
Overnight Israeli air strikes in the southern Lebanese village of Kfar Roummane have resulted in the deaths of at least 12 people, including children, women, and a paramedic. The Lebanese health ministry stated that one strike destroyed a residential building, killing 11, while another targeted a vehicle carrying paramedics.
By Alex Beauregard |
8 September 2026
Conflict and Diplomacy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated he anticipates the conflict with Russia will extend into the winter months, following talks with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Kyiv. The discussions, which also included a meeting with President Putin in Moscow, concluded without a major breakthrough announcement.
By Alex Beauregard |
7 September 2026
Conflict and Diplomacy
Israeli air strikes in a southern Lebanese village have resulted in the deaths of at least 11 individuals, including two children, according to Lebanese state media. The attacks occurred in Kfar Rumman, with the Lebanese President warning of a "dangerous escalation" jeopardising a recent ceasefire.
By Alex Beauregard |
7 September 2026
Conflict and Diplomacy
A large-scale overnight Russian attack on Kyiv killed at least 12 people and wounded dozens more, as Poland activated defensive measures and a Russian-controlled nuclear plant lost external power.
By Alex Beauregard |
4 September 2026
Conflict and Diplomacy
Pyongyang has rejected Donald Trump's scaling back of a major US-South Korea military exercise as a "goodwill" gesture, with Kim Yo Jong denying any communication between the US president and her brother Kim Jong Un.
By Alex Beauregard |
20 August 2026
Conflict and Diplomacy
A children's hospital, residential buildings and an educational institution were hit in the overnight bombardment, as Ukraine's president called for a global response to the escalating strikes.
By Alex Beauregard |
20 August 2026
Conflict and Diplomacy
A vessel was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, causing damage and a crew casualty, as a 60-day memorandum between the US and Iran expired without a ceasefire extension. The incident follows heightened rhetoric, including President Trump's threat to attack US ally Oman if it interferes with his efforts to secure a peace deal with Iran.
By Alex Beauregard |
18 August 2026
Conflict and Diplomacy
Dozens of Palestinian households were told to leave their properties in the occupied West Bank village of Qusra during an Israeli military operation to remove settlers who had reportedly besieged homes for days. The incident highlights rising settler violence and international concern.
By Alex Beauregard |
14 August 2026
Conflict and Diplomacy
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected US President Donald Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza, insisting no military withdrawal will take place until Hamas is "genuinely" disarmed, deepening uncertainty over the fragile peace process.
By Alex Beauregard |
10 August 2026
Conflict and Diplomacy
Ten UK trade unions have called on the prime minister to revoke permission for US airstrikes from British territories, arguing that the war is worsening energy, fuel and food costs.
By Alex Beauregard |
7 August 2026
Conflict and Diplomacy
Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International say evidence indicates Amal Khalil and Zeinab Faraj were targeted while reporting in southern Lebanon. Israel denies targeting journalists.
By Alex Beauregard |
7 August 2026
Conflict and Diplomacy
Yemen’s defence ministry said ballistic missiles and drones struck military camps in Marib and Hadramawt, while the Houthis claimed they were targeting Saudi-backed forces.
By Ron J Jones |
7 August 2026
Conflict and Diplomacy
Washington says discussions involving Iran and Oman have made progress on commercial access through the Strait of Hormuz, though Tehran says it is not negotiating directly with the United States.
By Ron J Jones |
5 August 2026
Conflict and Diplomacy
Ukraine said it intercepted most drones in an overnight Russian assault on Kyiv but failed to stop any ballistic missiles, as officials reported at least 17 deaths and damage to civilian warehouse sites.
By Ron J Jones |
5 August 2026
Conflict and Diplomacy
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has made senior military appointments while staying abroad, as opposition figures and civil society voices question the institutional effects of his prolonged absence.
By Ron J Jones |
4 August 2026
Conflict and Diplomacy
Pakistan has invited senior Iranian officials to Islamabad as it tries to preserve a diplomatic channel between Tehran and Washington, while parallel talks with Oman focus on the Strait of Hormuz.
By Ron J Jones |
4 August 2026
Conflict and Diplomacy
Kyiv authorities said residential buildings and warehouses were damaged after Russia launched ballistic missiles and drones at the Ukrainian capital, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy renewed appeals for more air defence support.
By Ron J Jones |
1 August 2026
Conflict and Diplomacy
Kyiv has dismissed Tehran’s threats after a Ukrainian strike on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea, a route central to military and commercial links between Iran and Russia.
By Ron J Jones |
28 July 2026
Conflict and Diplomacy
Save the Children says more than 5,500 children are among newly displaced people in North Kordofan, as fighting, disrupted aid routes, disease risks and shortages deepen pressure on civilians.
By Dania Martine |
7 July 2026
Conflict and Diplomacy
The Norwegian Refugee Council says families in the increasingly encircled Sudanese city are facing hunger, disrupted water supplies and repeated attacks on civilian infrastructure.
By Ron J Jones |
7 July 2026
Conflict and Diplomacy
President Donald Trump cancelled a planned third round of strikes on Iran, citing progress toward a deal that remains under high-level consideration in Tehran. Diplomatic efforts continue amid ongoing military tensions and regional instability.
By Ron J Jones |
12 June 2026
Conflict and Diplomacy
President Donald Trump has pressed Israel to wind down its military campaign as a public rift with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu widened over war aims and c
By Alex Beauregard |
9 June 2026
Conflict and Diplomacy
Oil prices rose on Wednesday as the United States and Iran stepped up attacks across the region and efforts to secure a ceasefire stalled. The escalation, which
By Alex Beauregard |
3 June 2026
Conflict and Diplomacy
Airlines changed routes across the Middle East after fresh security limits on airspace around Iran and nearby corridors. Carriers adjusted flight paths, extende
By Alex Beauregard |
25 May 2026
Conflict and Diplomacy
China moved through May with a concentrated round of diplomatic activity that sought to raise its role in global affairs and to frame its approach as a source o
By Alex Beauregard |
23 May 2026
Conflict and Diplomacy
China’s President Xi Jinping hosted Russia’s President Vladimir Putin in Beijing for talks that featured an informal tea meeting, underscoring the steady pa
By Alex Beauregard |
20 May 2026
Conflict and Diplomacy
Lebanon’s health ministry reports over 3,000 fatalities since the start of Israeli strikes linked to the conflict with Hezbollah, despite a fragile ceasefire agreement extending hostilities into a new phase.
By Ron J Jones |
19 May 2026
