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Putin says Russia will bolster air defenses in response to Ukrainian drone attacks

response to a question from The Associated Press during a meeting with heads of international news agencies, Putin acknowledged the damage from Ukrainian drone attacks. [![A Ukrainian long-range drone launched by servicemen

US-Iran ceasefire? Not for Indian sailors being killed in Hormuz

agreement to at least extend the fragile ceasefire between their countries, brokered first in April by Islamabad. But for thousands of seafarers, stranded on either side of the Strait of Hormuz, peace remains elusive

Israel and Iran step back from renewed conflict after Trump calls for halt

response” to Israel for its attacks on Lebanon, including Sunday’s strikes on the outskirts of Beirut. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it had targeted two military bases in Israel. An Iranian missile

Could Brazilian oil emerge as one of the big winners of the Iran war?

Iran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the corresponding naval blockade on Iranian ports by the United States, its oil has become increasingly attractive to refiners seeking to avoid supply shocks. Asian

UAE quits OPEC: What that means for the Gulf, energy markets and beyond

agreement between Iran and the US that allows for the resumption of free navigation through the strait. For now, that is up in the air, as the US continues its naval blockade of Iranian ports

Military strikes on water facilities in Iran may constitute a war crime, experts say

agreement to end the war, and that the Iranian leadership had agreed to a deal when in fact they had not. The destruction of Bemani’s water tanks occurred shortly after Centcom announced strikes

Marco Rubio: Trump ‘disappointment’ with Nato will be discussed at summit

response to our operations in the Middle East, they are well documented,” Rubio said as he arrived for the start of the meeting in Helsingborg. “That will have to be addressed. That

EU diplomats agree to sanction Hamas leaders and Israeli settlers

responsible for the worst antisemitic massacre in our history since the Shoah during which 51 French people lost their lives, a terrorist movement that must imperatively be disarmed and excluded from any participation

Trump threatens ‘a big hit’ if Tehran does not make deal soon

agreement. “Trumps’ threats have lost all credibility … Both sides are too far apart in terms of what they are willing to accept or work on but neither side want to go back

What is the Ukrainian anti-drone system Sky Map being used in the Gulf?

agreements with all three countries. He later confirmed that Ukrainian forces took part in active operations using domestically produced interceptor drones, shooting down Iranian Shaheds in several Gulf countries. According to the Reuters news agency

Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?

response to US-Israeli strikes. The US will rely on its fleet of naval vessels to control access to Iranian ports, and in turn restrict Tehran's ability to profit from oil exports

‘May your village burn’: Israeli Flag March returns to East Jerusalem

agreement. Palestinians want East Jerusalem to be the capital of any future Palestinian state. ## Violent society Last year, hordes of far-right and ultra-Orthodox marchers flooded into the city, attacking Palestinians and chanting racist

Uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz remains, as ceasefire nears its end

agreement, mostly by Israeli forces. --- ## Thousands in Lebanon head home despite warnings Thousands of people displaced by fighting in Lebanon in recent weeks began heading home Friday, hours after the ceasefire with Israel took effect

UK anti-immigration social media accounts traced to Sri Lanka and Vietnam

Iran in an idealised way to "provoke thought and discussion about political and cultural evolution", they said. The pair denied they were motivated by the money from social media engagement and said they

Putin meets Xi: Why Russia and China need each other

agreement that formalised ties between Russia and China following decades of ideological rivalry and mutual suspicion. The visit comes just days after United States President Donald Trump left Beijing following his own two-day visit

First Thing: Trump announces 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon after ‘excellent conversations’

Iran. The ceasefire took effect at midnight local time in Lebanon, where Israel had been conducting devastating airstrikes aimed at wiping out the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militia. Trump said on social media that the truce

Russian oil exports slump as Ukraine hammers ports and refineries

Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz to shipping in response to US and Israeli strikes, in order to ease pressure on global crude oil prices. On April 13, it renewed the waiver

Trump airport branding deal opens new route to profit for family

Iran. Within days, however, another moniker was already flying high in industry circles: the president’s own. The newly-branded President Donald J Trump international airport, less than five miles from Mar-a-Lago

Protesters push Portland to investigate firm that appears to supply drone tech to Israel

agreements. It is unclear whether Sightline receives any resources or business incentives from the city of [Portland](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/portland), and finding out is the first step activists want local leaders to take. The activists

From railways to energy — five strategic projects linking Gulf states

US–Israel war with Iran](/news/2026/3/18/iran-fires-missiles-drones-across-gulf-region-remains-in-war-crosshairs). Alongside security concerns, they also discussed expediting longstanding joint projects. Under the umbrella of the [Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)](/news/2017/12/4/what-is-the-gcc), these initiatives span transport, energy, water security and defence