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Iran War enters ‘most intense’ phase after Trump’s comments on near completion
US President Donald Trump told the media that the war with Iran is "very complete" with "practically nothing left to target".
2026 Shield of the Americas Summit: A pivot to ‘Hard Power’
The summit officially launched the Americas Counter-Cartel Coalition to combat transnational criminal organizations.
Iran appoints Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader
Iran's Assembly of Experts officially appointed Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Ali Khamenei, as the country's third Supreme Leader.
Strait of Hormuz ‘effective closure’ triggers global energy shock
The withdrawal of major shipping companies and a tenfold surge in war-risk insurance premiums have created a de facto closure for the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel promises more “surprises” after week 1 of Operation Roaring Lion
On March 8, Netanyahu stated that Israel has "many more targets and surprises prepared" aimed at further undermining the Iranian regime.
Iran’s President apologizes to Gulf states, but rules out ‘unconditional surrender’
In a surprise televised address, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian issued a rare apology to neighbouring Gulf states for recent strikes.
Trump asks Iran for ‘unconditional surrender’ and say in appointing its leader
US President Trump called unconfirmed reports of the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran's Supreme Leader "unacceptable".
US and Ecuador launch joint operation to combat narco-terrorism
The joint operations are the culmination of a rapidly escalating security crisis, transforming Ecuador into a major drug-trafficking hotspot.
US widens strikes in region as ‘Operation Epic Fury’ wraps week one
The US is engaged in a rapidly escalating regional conflict, indicating the military is planning for at least 100 days of war.
Ex-Rapper Balen Shah leads historic political upset in Nepalese election
The elections marked a historic shift in the country's political landscape, bringing an end to the decades-long dominance of established traditional parties.
Hezbollah declares war on Israel, Israel kills head of Hezbollah’s intelligence
The conflict between Hezbollah and Israel escalated after the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader. This marked the first major breach of the November 2024 ceasefire.
Iran forms transition government with three-member interim council
This transition is currently operating under two competing frameworks of a constitutional interim council and exiled crown prince Pahlavi's plan.
France extends nuclear umbrella to Europe in major strategic shift
Macron unveils France's new nuclear doctrine, extending a "forward deterrence" umbrella to European allies while expanding its stockpile.
Pentagon drops Anthropic, announces deal with OpenAI
Anthropic rejected the Pentagon's demands to remove specific AI safeguards, leading to OpenAI stepping in as replacement.
US–Israel launch coordinated strikes on Iran, killing supreme leader
The US and Israel launched a massive joint military operation against Iran, reportedly resulting in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader.
Pakistan declares ‘open war’ with Aghanistan
The conflict was triggered by a series of militant attacks in Pakistan followed by retaliatory airstrikes and a massive cross-border offensive.
German chancellor makes first official visit to China
The February 2026 visit by Chancellor Friedrich Merz focused on stabilizing relations and addressing a record €90 billion trade deficit.
Netflix retreats from Warner Brothers bidding war
The decision clears the way for Paramount Skydance to acquire the entire media conglomerate.
Why did US-Iran nuclear talks fail?
The discussions ultimately failed to bridge fundamental disagreements over uranium enrichment and ballistic missiles.
Trump delivers the longest State of the Union address
Trump’s record-long, campaign-style speech centered on touting economic strength, a “secure” border, and hard-line immigration measures.