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Russia Open to Dialogue on Ensuring Security in Black Sea for All Countries - Kremlin
CHELYABINSK (Sputnik) - The Russian air defense systems shot down 209 Ukrainian drones in the past 12 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
Xi lands in India for BRICS summit overshadowed by war
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in New Delhi on Sept. 12 for a BRICS summit alongside leaders from India, Russia and Iran as wars, trade and energy test the divided grouping.
What Will the End of the Iran-US War Mean for Pakistan?
Pakistanis are hoping that their role in providing Trump with an offramp to end the war will lead to investment flows.
India Plans Oil Reserve Expansion After Iran - US War : How Much Will the New Mangaluru Strategic Oil Buffer Add ?
Peace Collapses as War Erupts: Why I Told You So
The Collapse of Peace The peace deal is dead, as I warned you it would be. Within days of the June 14 memorandum of understanding (MOU), Israeli forces launched a ground invasion of southern Lebanon under the false pretext of creating a ‘buffer zone.’ Iran, s…
Busted myth of short and swift war : Navy chief on US - Iran conflict in West Asia
RBI warns West Asia war may hurt India growth outlook
Jaishankar, Ukrainian FM discuss war, peace efforts amid evolving battlefield situation
The two sides discuss strengthening bilateral ties and agree to maintain regular dialogue on issues of mutual interest
Jaishankar , Ukrainian FM discuss war , peace efforts amid evolving battlefield situation
News24 | Secretary of State Rubio offers US mediation as Russia warns diplomats to flee Ukraine
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that Washington remained ready to mediate in the war between Russia and Ukraine, after Moscow threatened new strikes on Kyiv.
Rubio says US ready to mediate as Moscow steps up Ukraine threats
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday Washington remained ready to mediate in the war between Russia and Ukraine, after Moscow threatened new strikes on Kiev.
Debt, War and the Unseen Fate of Nation States
Finance capital thrives in times of war. War produces fear, and fear produces debt. During wartime, states assume burdens they would never accept under normal conditions. To read this article in the following languages, click the Translate Website button b…
Iran 'deal' as divisive as decision to wage war...
The best hope for ending a poorly planned war started with scant consultation with Congress or the American people may be an unsatisfactory peace.
How households should prepare for a year of high inflation and muted income growth due to a faraway war
The rising costs of everyday goods are hitting households hard, with global shipping bottlenecks and increased fuel prices as key culprits. Experts warn that this inflationary pressure will soon affect everything from grocery bills to loan interest rates.
US and Iran inch closer to peace deal as Trump faces criticism from within party
Republican hawks call proposed agreement a disaster and ask why US president launched war in first place
Speaking Clearly about our Wars is a Favor to Ourselves
Consider the phrase "Decapitation of the Iranian regime." Leaving the word “regime” for later, let us focus on decapitation
US and Iran could strike a deal to end the war shortly
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters: “I do think perhaps there is the possibility that in the next few hours the world will get some good news.”
Details emerge of a potential Iran deal as US cites progress
A significant deal is emerging between the United States and Iran. This agreement aims to end the ongoing war and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz. Iran is expected to give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium. Details and timelines are still being fi…
Ukraine ally Britain eases new sanctions on Russian oil as fuel prices surge over Iran war
The U.K. government has quietly delayed some new sanctions on Russian oil to help Britons cope with rising costs from the Iran war. A new trade license allows the import of Russian oil refined into jet fuel and diesel in third countries like India and Turkey.…
Iran threatens war 'beyond the region' if US attacks
DUBAI/WASHINGTON, May 20 (Reuters) - Iran threatened on Wednesday to spread war beyond the Middle East if the United States attacks again, after President...
India Set for Record Central Bank Dividend to Cushion War Shock
India’s central bank may transfer a record surplus of nearly 3 trillion rupees ($31.2 billion) this week to the government, economists estimated, providing Asia’s third-largest economy a vital buffer as the Iran war escalates energy prices.
'We are being attacked': Call from the Persian Gulf to a worried wife
As a peace deal between the US and Iran remains elusive, low-wage seafarers are left in limbo as they witness an unprecedented 21st-century battle.
The Coming Famine: Why Millions Will Starve and What You Must Do Now
The Warning We Cannot Ignore I am writing this in May of 2026, and I am not making a prediction. I am issuing a warning based on hard evidence. By the end of 2027, if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed due to the war provoked by the Trump administration and …
Too Far to Turn Back Now
They will blow the whole wad on one last attempt to turn the tide of affairs. I believe there is a coalescing faction in Washington that is pushing to get out of this war without further delay. Militarily, it is a lost cause. Yes, I understand how many people…
Air India turns to pay cuts and fewer flights as war worsens financial struggles
Air India is considering major cost-cutting steps amid the Iran war, including furloughs for nontechnical staff, salary cuts for senior executives, lower bonuses and reducing flight capacity by over 20% for the next three months.
India Clears Loan Guarantee Plan as War Hurts Firms, Airlines
India’s federal cabinet on Tuesday approved a credit guarantee plan with capital allocation of 181 billion rupees ($1.9 billion) to help businesses and airlines cushion the impact of the war in Iran.
A Revolutionary Peace Offer to Iran, Israel and the World
The US-Israel war on Iran is now two months old. By every measurable indicator, it is a catastrophe. Operation Epic Fury began on February 28, 2026, with joint US-Israeli strikes that killed Supreme Leader Khamenei. The architects of this operation apparently…
Links 5/1/2026
Our daily links, including Trump's ICE spies, comparing Altman to Chigurh, Germany's churches prepare for war, and 2026 on track for warmest ever.
Trump unhappy with Iran’s new proposals to resolve two-month war
Iran’s plan would set aside talks on its nuclear program until the war ended and disputes over shipping resolved