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Will Cuba be forced to accept President Trump's demands?
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Havana has announced the country is nearly out of fuel. It comes after months of added pressure from Washington. The US cut off oil shipments from Ven...
Will the latest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda spread further?
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A global health crisis - not a pandemic. But the World Health Organization is warning the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo and neigh...
Is the US dialling down its support for Taiwan?
23 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A year ago, US-China relations reached one of their lowest points when Donald Trump announced his Liberation Day tariffs. The US president made some c...
Will the boycott of Eurovision have any impact?
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Five nations boycott Eurovision citing Israel's participation. Their action is against Israel's war in Gaza and allegations of vote manipulation in th...
Could the Russia-Ukraine war be in its final stages?
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Vladimir Putin says the Ukraine war may be over soon. Attacks have been intensifying in recent weeks. And a stalemate on the battlefield is increasing...
Could Labour and Conservative dominance in UK politics be ending?
16 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A backlash against UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in local and regional elections in England, Scotland and Wales, despite a huge majority in parliamen...
Should we be worried about the Hantavirus outbreak?
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The World Health Organization says public health risks from hantavirus are low. Arrangements are being made to repatriate passengers from a cruise shi...
Can China help end the war on Iran?
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
China is emerging as a major player in global diplomacy - including in the Middle East. In 2023, it helped re-establish diplomatic ties between Riyadh...
What's the impact of rising tensions between the US and Iran?
09 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tension escalates rapidly across the Gulf - despite last month's ceasefire. An oil facility hit in the United Arab Emirates, Iranian boats attacked, w...
Pakistan opens land trade routes to Iran, will it undermine US?
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pakistan opens land trade routes to Iran, allowing the transit of goods. It's a much-needed reprieve for both economies. But does it undercut Washingt...
How serious is the rift in NATO?
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Divisions widen within NATO. US President Donald Trump is furious after a refusal by European member states to join the Iran war. Reports say he's con...
Will Ukraine war intensify after EU's $105bn loan to Kyiv?
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A loan drama tied to geopolitics. Kyiv is getting a much-delayed lifeline from Brussels, as it fights Moscow's invasion with nearly empty coffers. Tha...
EU-Israel relations under strain over Middle East tensions
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
More than a million Europeans have signed a petition asking the EU to suspend a trade deal with Israel for its atrocities in Gaza. Three states — Sp...
Could the EU's alliance with Israel soon change?
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Israel's alliance with the European Union is under mounting political pressure. Behind the shift are demands to suspend the main agreement underpinnin...
What role is China playing in the Iran war and how is it affected?
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
China tells its ally Iran the Strait of Hormuz must be reopened. International leaders have been visiting Beijing almost daily - underlining its impor...
Is war more profitable than peace? David Keen explains
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As the United States-Israel war on Iran deepens, conflict scholar David Keen examines why some wars persist without a clear victory. He argues that wa...
How far is Iran willing to go to protect its friends and allies?
18 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Iran has been cultivating what it calls the Axis of Resistance for decades. It's a coalition of armed groups, backed by Tehran's money and often its w...
Trump has found his Iran off-ramp - but at what cost?
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After apocalyptic threats, Washington and Tehran have agreed to a two week ceasefire. It's still unclear whether that will mean a lasting peace. What'...
How is the Iran war affecting Russian-Iranian relations?
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The US and Israel's war with Iran has put pressure on Tehran's relations with Moscow. They've been allies but the Kremlin is seeking to maintain ties ...
What impact is the Iran war having on Israel?
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Millions of Israelis forced to take shelter day and night - from repeated Iranian missile attacks. The economic shockwaves of the war Israel and the U...
How big of a problem is the Strait of Hormuz for Donald Trump?
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Strait of Hormuz has effectively closed to most shipping since the US and Israel attacked Iran - sending energy prices soaring worldwide. The mari...
What's the impact of the Iran war on China?
04 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The war in Iran rages on. And China argues it should never have happened. Beijing is a major importer of Iranian oil, making it vulnerable to any disr...
Does President Trump have an exit strategy for the war with Iran?
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Yet again, US President Donald Trump has suggested the war in Iran could be over soon, but didn't say when or how. Advisers are reportedly urging him ...
Will the Houthis join Iran in war against Israel and the US?
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As the US-Israeli war against Iran drags on, Yemen's Ansarullah, or the Houthis, have stayed out of the conflict. But that could change. They have sai...
What are Iran's options as the war goes on?
28 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Relentless US and Israeli attacks on Iran - top figures killed with thousands of air-strikes across the country. Iran has retaliated, hitting Israel a...
Who's in control in Iran and how will Gulf states react to attacks?
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tehran has carried out more attacks on Gulf states despite an apology by the president to Iran's neighbours. Civilian targets have been hit, including...
How far will the Iran war spillover?
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a week since the war between Israel, the United States and Iran started with strikes on Tehran. The conflict soon spread to neighbouring cou...
Has Donald Trump failed to sell the Iran war to the world?
21 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Yet another day of US and Israeli strikes against Iran, and Washington says there's more to come, warning of a 'dramatic surge'. But with the exceptio...
Why has Hezbollah joined the Middle East war?
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lebanon is once again drawn into a war many of its leaders say is not their fight. Against the government's warnings, Hezbollah has joined Iran in its...
How is the war playing out in Iran?
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Iran stands at a crossroads. With its top leadership assassinated early in the joint US-Israeli offensive, the remaining layers of power have been try...
What are the implications of Iran's strikes on Gulf Arab states?
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Iran attacks Gulf Arab states -- hitting civilian buildings and energy infrastructure, as well as US bases. The impact of the American-Israeli strikes...
How robust is the Iranian state system?
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei assassinated in attacks by Israel on Saturday- huge crowds of mourners on the streets. The complex process of selec...
What dangers does the US and Israel attack on Iran pose?
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The US and Israel attack Iran - and Tehran retaliates, firing missiles at Israeli targets and US assets in the region. It follows a massive military b...
Will the Board of Peace live up to its name?
24 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
US President Donald Trump launched the Board of Peace on Thursday, saying it's one of the most consequential bodies ever created in the history of the...
Why is Israel accused of being an apartheid state?
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the past, apartheid was only associated with South Africa. Now, it’s a label that some attach to Israel’s treatment of Palestinians. So what is...
The US-Israel relationship explained
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The US has always been Israel’s most important ally. What’s behind the relationship? What keeps it going? And why are some people questioning how ...
Is a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine possible?
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Israel-Gaza war has got many people talking again about the need for a two-state solution. It’s often presented as the only option to bring last...
Why Palestinians in East Jerusalem are losing their homes
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Palestinians in occupied East Jerusalem are losing their homes to Israeli settlers. It’s happening through a process of evictions and demolitions.
Recognising Palestine: why now and what does it mean?
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The UK, France, Canada and Australia are among a new wave of countries planning to recognise Palestine as a state at this year’s UN General Assembly...
Why is Israel killing aid seekers in Gaza?
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hundreds of people in Gaza have been shot dead while going to collect desperately-needed food from US-backed aid hubs in Gaza, according to officials ...
Why Al-Aqsa is key to understanding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem is one of the holiest sites in the world and one of the most contested. Why is it so significan...
Israel’s war on Gaza – what you need to know
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a year since Hamas attacked Israel, and Israel launched its war on Gaza. More than 40,000 Palestinians have been killed, much of Gaza has ...
Israel's war on Gaza Humanitarian crisis
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Israel's war on Gaza Humanitarian crisis The Gaza Strip is experiencing a humanitarian crisis as a result of the Israel Gaza war. The crisis includes ...