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World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
22 hours ago

Trump's Bridge Day' threat: Can a last-ditch ceasefire plan work?

Mediators propose a 45-day ceasefire, but Iran is reluctant amid escalating threats from the US President Donald Trump.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
39 minutes ago

Three Things the Consensus Gets Wrong About the Iran War

Pessimism about the U.S. war with Iran stems from skepticism, professional incentives, and sometimes ignorance of military terminology.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 hours ago

How Pakistan's solar boom is shielding it from worst of Iran war crisis

A quarter of Pakistani households now use solar panels, providing energy independence amid rising fuel prices due to global conflicts.
#us-military
Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
13 hours ago

Hegseth compares Iran rescue to resurrection as Trump threatens strikes on civilian infrastructure

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth compared the rescue of a U.S. airman shot down over Iran to the resurrection of Jesus.
World news
fromThe Walrus
14 hours ago

A Daring US Rescue in Iran Highlights a War Going Sideways | The Walrus

The successful rescue of a downed US airman from Iran was crucial for military reputation and political standing amid an ongoing war.
Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
13 hours ago

Hegseth compares Iran rescue to resurrection as Trump threatens strikes on civilian infrastructure

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth compared the rescue of a U.S. airman shot down over Iran to the resurrection of Jesus.
World news
fromThe Walrus
14 hours ago

A Daring US Rescue in Iran Highlights a War Going Sideways | The Walrus

The successful rescue of a downed US airman from Iran was crucial for military reputation and political standing amid an ongoing war.
#ukraine
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Ukraine and Syria to cooperate on security, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine and Syria agreed to enhance security cooperation and development opportunities amid regional tensions and military expertise exchange.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Ukraine and Syria to cooperate on security, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine and Syria agreed to enhance security cooperation and development opportunities amid regional tensions and military expertise exchange.
Washington DC
fromemptywheel
1 day ago

The Other Hostage Crisis - emptywheel

The DOD successfully rescued a downed Weapons Systems Officer using extensive military resources and strategies, despite challenges from Iranian forces.
fromAxios
1 day ago

Pope calls for peace, Trump vows hell for Iran on Easter

Let us allow our hearts to be transformed by his immense love for us. Let those who have weapons lay them down. Let those who have the power to unleash wars choose peace! Not a peace imposed by force, but through dialogue! Not with the desire to dominate others, but to encounter them.
US Elections
Higher education
fromThe Washington Post
2 days ago

American universities in Middle East brace for Iranian retaliation

American universities in the Middle East are restricting access and shifting to remote learning due to escalating conflict in the region.
#iran
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 hours ago

Iran war: What is happening on day 39 of US-Israeli attacks?

Trump threatens Iran with destruction of infrastructure if Strait of Hormuz is not reopened, while Iran dismisses threats as delusional.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
11 hours ago

Trump claims 'active' peace talks with Iran as bombing deadline approaches

Iran and the U.S. are in active negotiations, but Iran rejects U.S. demands and insists on its own conditions for a deal.
World news
fromwww.cbc.ca
11 hours ago

Toronto's Iranian community hoping for peaceful resolution as Trump's threats against civilians loom | CBC News

Iranian-Torontonians fear for their community as U.S.-Iran tensions rise, believing citizens will suffer the consequences of escalating conflict.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

What the Iran-Iraq war can tell us about the US-Israeli war on Iran

Trump and Netanyahu share illusions similar to Saddam Hussein's during the Iran-Iraq war, leading to devastating consequences for Iran.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 hours ago

Iran war: What is happening on day 39 of US-Israeli attacks?

Trump threatens Iran with destruction of infrastructure if Strait of Hormuz is not reopened, while Iran dismisses threats as delusional.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
11 hours ago

Trump claims 'active' peace talks with Iran as bombing deadline approaches

Iran and the U.S. are in active negotiations, but Iran rejects U.S. demands and insists on its own conditions for a deal.
World news
fromwww.cbc.ca
11 hours ago

Toronto's Iranian community hoping for peaceful resolution as Trump's threats against civilians loom | CBC News

Iranian-Torontonians fear for their community as U.S.-Iran tensions rise, believing citizens will suffer the consequences of escalating conflict.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

What the Iran-Iraq war can tell us about the US-Israeli war on Iran

Trump and Netanyahu share illusions similar to Saddam Hussein's during the Iran-Iraq war, leading to devastating consequences for Iran.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

I was the US soft power czar. Our reputation may never recover from this

American global favorability fluctuates significantly with wars and presidential leadership, impacting soft power and international influence.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

After a month of war with Israel, Hezbollah emerges strengthened amid the pain of Lebanese civilians

The unexpected firing of missiles at Israel finally ended the deadlock, marking a significant shift in Hezbollah's strategy after a prolonged ceasefire.
France politics
Venture
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Jared Kushner is seeking peace deals in the Middle East. He's also raising money for his own firm | Mohamad Bazzi

Jared Kushner is negotiating foreign policy while seeking investments for his firm, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
#middle-east-conflict
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
NYC parents

Death, displacement and military duties: children plunged into crisis by Middle East war

The war in the Middle East has severely impacted millions of children, causing deaths, injuries, and mass displacements across the region.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago
World politics

War crimes are no longer shameful. That should terrify you

Warring sides in the Middle East show contempt for civilian life, flouting international laws protecting civilians amid escalating conflict.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Death, displacement and military duties: children plunged into crisis by Middle East war

The war in the Middle East has severely impacted millions of children, causing deaths, injuries, and mass displacements across the region.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

War crimes are no longer shameful. That should terrify you

Warring sides in the Middle East show contempt for civilian life, flouting international laws protecting civilians amid escalating conflict.
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

The Art of No Deal: Trump's Approach to the Iran War

He's immune to any possibility of accountability. That became not just one of the ways he tells his own story but actually how he imagines history will unfold in his hands.
Podcast
#israel
World news
fromTruthout
13 hours ago

Absence of Accountability for Gaza Genocide Has Enabled Israel's War on Lebanon

Israel's military actions in Lebanon have led to significant civilian casualties and a growing humanitarian crisis.
World news
fromTruthout
13 hours ago

Absence of Accountability for Gaza Genocide Has Enabled Israel's War on Lebanon

Israel's military actions in Lebanon have led to significant civilian casualties and a growing humanitarian crisis.
Europe news
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

The soft power of flowers: their influence as a diplomatic tool in state visits and peace talks

Flowers serve as a powerful tool in international relations, symbolizing goodwill and enhancing the atmosphere during political events.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
4 days ago

Unesco grants enhanced protection to 39 Lebanese heritage sites as war escalates

The designation prohibits the sites from being targeted or used for military purposes, with violations potentially constituting serious breaches of the 1954 Hague Convention and grounds for criminal responsibility.
Arts
#trump
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

Four Ways the Iran War Could End

President Trump seeks a deal to withdraw U.S. and Israeli forces from Iran, aiming to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and stabilize oil prices.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Trump Threatens Iran's Bridges and Power Stations Are Next' Unless Tehran Agrees to Peace Deal FAST'

Trump threatens to target Iranian infrastructure if peace deal is not reached quickly.
World news
fromAxios
1 day ago

Iran mediators make last-ditch push for 45-day ceasefire

Trump extended the deadline for negotiations with Iran by 20 hours, emphasizing the urgency of reaching a deal.
World news
fromSlate Magazine
13 hours ago

Trump Is Just Openly Threatening War Crimes

Trump's recent social media posts raise concerns about potential unlawful military actions and the complicity of government officials in his decisions.
World news
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

What the U.S. Got So Badly Wrong About Iran

Trump threatens Iran over the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing conflict and misjudged adversary dynamics.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

Iranians respond to US threats to send them back to the Stone Age': We owe Trump nothing'

Trump's threats against Iran have provoked strong reactions, with many Iranians expressing concern and skepticism about the potential for military action.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

Four Ways the Iran War Could End

President Trump seeks a deal to withdraw U.S. and Israeli forces from Iran, aiming to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and stabilize oil prices.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Trump Threatens Iran's Bridges and Power Stations Are Next' Unless Tehran Agrees to Peace Deal FAST'

Trump threatens to target Iranian infrastructure if peace deal is not reached quickly.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Readers reply: Has a call for restraint from an authority figure ever put a stop to war?

Mediation and calls for restraint can sometimes lead to the de-escalation of conflicts, though outcomes vary significantly.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

Iran war and Russia talks strain relations between Ukraine and the United States

Zelenskiy criticized U.S. demands for troop withdrawal in exchange for security guarantees amid ongoing tensions with Trump and Russia.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
3 days ago

No Kings Must Mean No War: Foreign Policy Is Least Democratic Space in Politics

The majority of Iranian Americans oppose the war on Iran, despite media portrayal of pro-monarchy sentiments.
#war
Washington DC
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

America has long been obsessed with war. But true patriots glorify peace. - LGBTQ Nation

The author reflects on the impact of war and military actions throughout their life, highlighting personal and historical tragedies associated with conflict.
Washington DC
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

America has long been obsessed with war. But true patriots glorify peace. - LGBTQ Nation

The author reflects on the impact of war and military actions throughout their life, highlighting personal and historical tragedies associated with conflict.
#lebanon
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Displaced in Lebanon: 'Lives turned upside down'

Fatme A. and her family live in makeshift tents in Beirut, facing challenges of space, privacy, and fear due to ongoing conflict.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Lebanon faces humanitarian catastrophe' under Israeli assault: UN

Lebanon faces a humanitarian catastrophe as over 1.2 million people are displaced due to Israeli bombardment and ground invasion.
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Displaced in Lebanon: 'Lives turned upside down'

Fatme A. and her family live in makeshift tents in Beirut, facing challenges of space, privacy, and fear due to ongoing conflict.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Lebanon faces humanitarian catastrophe' under Israeli assault: UN

Lebanon faces a humanitarian catastrophe as over 1.2 million people are displaced due to Israeli bombardment and ground invasion.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Germany: Easter peace marches planned in shadow of war

Thousands will participate in Germany's Easter peace marches addressing military service, global conflicts, and human rights from April 2 to 6.
#middle-east
fromFortune
3 days ago
World politics

France, South Korea say they'll work together on reopening Strait of Hormuz | Fortune

World politics
fromFortune
3 days ago

France, South Korea say they'll work together on reopening Strait of Hormuz | Fortune

France and South Korea aim to cooperate on stabilizing the Middle East and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Middle East violence continues after Trump claims very good' talks with Iran

Violence escalates in the Middle East despite claims of US-Iran negotiations, with Iran denying talks and continuing military actions against Israel and Gulf states.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Was Trump oblivious to the realities of Netanyahu's promised easy' war on Iran?

Netanyahu sought Trump's support for a more aggressive stance against Iran, promising benefits for both Israel and the US.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Details revealed of Board of Peace plan for Gaza disarmament

The plan would see disarmament as one of the components of the October ceasefire to end Israel's genocidal war on Gaza, implemented gradually over an eight-month, multiphase process.
Russo-Ukrainian War
#us-iran-conflict
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

Middle East crisis live: Trump says he is not at all' worried about possible war crimes as his deadline nears

Trump threatens severe military action against Iran if demands are not met, escalating tensions in the region.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Universities hit as US, Israel ramp up attacks on Iran's infrastructure

At least 30 universities have been impacted by US and Israeli strikes during the ongoing war, targeting civilian sites and academic institutions.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Iran war: What is happening on day 35 of US-Israeli attacks?

The US and Israel are intensifying attacks on Iran, targeting infrastructure and causing significant casualties amid escalating regional conflict.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

Middle East crisis live: Trump says he is not at all' worried about possible war crimes as his deadline nears

Trump threatens severe military action against Iran if demands are not met, escalating tensions in the region.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Universities hit as US, Israel ramp up attacks on Iran's infrastructure

At least 30 universities have been impacted by US and Israeli strikes during the ongoing war, targeting civilian sites and academic institutions.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Iran war: What is happening on day 35 of US-Israeli attacks?

The US and Israel are intensifying attacks on Iran, targeting infrastructure and causing significant casualties amid escalating regional conflict.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Pope's Easter message: Leaders must choose peace over war

Pope Leo XIV urged world leaders to choose peace over war during his first Easter Mass as pontiff.
World politics
fromFortune
2 days ago

China steps forward into world leadership role on Iran war, crisis as America looks on with disinterest | Fortune

China is increasing its diplomatic efforts regarding the Iran war, proposing a five-point plan and seeking support from Gulf nations.
#pakistan
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Pakistan and China propose five-part peace plan for Middle East

Pakistan and China propose a five-part peace initiative for the Middle East amid ongoing conflict and seek to strengthen diplomatic efforts.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Will China join Pakistan-led efforts to mediate US-Iran peace?

Pakistan's Deputy PM Ishaq Dar visits China to discuss regional stability and broker US-Iran negotiations amid escalating Middle East tensions.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Pakistan to continue with Iran-US mediation despite obstacles'

Pakistan aims to facilitate US-Iran negotiations despite challenges, emphasizing its role as a neutral intermediary for regional stability.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Pakistan says a new round of peace talks with Afghanistan is underway in China

Pakistan and Afghanistan are engaged in peace talks in China to broker a ceasefire amid ongoing violence and terrorism concerns.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Pakistan and China propose five-part peace plan for Middle East

Pakistan and China propose a five-part peace initiative for the Middle East amid ongoing conflict and seek to strengthen diplomatic efforts.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Will China join Pakistan-led efforts to mediate US-Iran peace?

Pakistan's Deputy PM Ishaq Dar visits China to discuss regional stability and broker US-Iran negotiations amid escalating Middle East tensions.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Pakistan to continue with Iran-US mediation despite obstacles'

Pakistan aims to facilitate US-Iran negotiations despite challenges, emphasizing its role as a neutral intermediary for regional stability.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Pakistan says a new round of peace talks with Afghanistan is underway in China

Pakistan and Afghanistan are engaged in peace talks in China to broker a ceasefire amid ongoing violence and terrorism concerns.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Is the US committing war crimes by targeting Iran's civilian infrastructure?

Attacks on Iranian civilian infrastructure by US officials may constitute serious war crimes under international law.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Iran war: UNSC to vote on Gulf-led resolution to open Hormuz

The UN Security Council will vote on a Bahrain-sponsored resolution for defensive measures to secure ship transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
15 hours ago

North Korea keeping Iran at arm's length, reports Seoul

North Korea is distancing from Iran to pursue a new relationship with the US, according to South Korean intelligence.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

EU considers response to Middle East conflict as countries prepare to evacuate citizens Europe live

The EU convenes to address Middle East escalation, with plans for citizen evacuations and efforts to maintain critical waterway access.
fromThe Cipher Brief
5 days ago

Taking a Stand on Adversaries' Influence in the Western Hemisphere

The January 3rd Operation Absolute Resolve ousted Venezuelan Dictator Nicholas Maduro, marking a significant shift in US policy towards countering adversarial influence in the western hemisphere.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Has the humanitarian crisis in Gaza been ignored?

Despite the ceasefire that came into effect in October, the Israeli military has continued to violate the agreement by carrying out air strikes and limiting the entry of aid.
World news
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Yemen's civilians fear fallout after Houthis enter Iran war

Fear of air strikes and rising prices threaten daily life in Sanaa, Yemen, amid escalating regional conflict.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Spending even more on defence won't buy us peace | Letters

MoD procurement failures, waste, and lack of accountability must be fixed before substantially increasing defence spending.
#us-iran-relations
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago
World news

Middle East crisis live: Iran says it shot down US fighter jet, warns against UN vote on defensive force' in strait of Hormuz

World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
23 hours ago

US, Iran Eye Peace Proposal 48-Hours Before Trump's Hell' Deadline But Hormuz Standoff Remains

A fast-moving peace proposal between the U.S. and Iran could lead to a ceasefire within days amid escalating tensions.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Middle East crisis live: Iran says it shot down US fighter jet, warns against UN vote on defensive force' in strait of Hormuz

Trump threatens to strike Iran's infrastructure, urging swift action from its leadership.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Thousands rally in Iraq against senseless' US-Israel war on Iran

What America and Israel are doing in their aggression against the countries of the region is not a war of a military nature, but a senseless war, said Dhirgham Samir, a demonstrator in his 40s.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Will the Board of Peace live up to its name?

United States 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 world. This is all part of the agreement to reach a ceasefire in Gaza after more than two years of Israel's genocidal war on Palestinians in the territory. Trump said the board will work in partnership with the United Nations to address crises far beyond Gaza.
US politics
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Indonesia receives bodies of peacekeepers killed in southern Lebanon

Indonesia demands a thorough UN investigation into the deaths of three peacekeepers killed in Lebanon during Israel's invasion.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Pakistan hosts four-nation bid to encourage US, Iran towards diplomacy

Diplomats from Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye are coordinating efforts for de-escalation in the ongoing US-Israel conflict involving Iran.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Iran's ex-FM Zarif proposes peace roadmap; Gulf points at erosion of trust

Zarif proposes limits on Iran's nuclear program and reopening the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting sanctions.
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

The Iranian Opposition's Urgent Task

Pahlavi pledged to lead a transition to a 'free and democratic Iran.' He called on President Trump to continue the American-Israeli military operation against Iran, in the hope of displacing a regime he decried for placing a 'sea of blood' between itself and its people.
World news
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

GCC chief urges UN to halt Iranian attacks, protect Gulf waterways

Jassim al-Budaiwi urges the UN Security Council to ensure uninterrupted navigation through strategic waterways and halt Iranian attacks in the region.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Iran war: Indonesia calls on UN after peacekeeper deaths

Three Indonesian UN peacekeepers were killed in Lebanon, prompting Indonesia to call for an emergency UN Security Council meeting.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Guardian view on Europe's response to the Iran crisis: damage limitation only goes so far | Editorial

European leaders face pressure from Trump's unilateral military actions in Venezuela and Iran, requiring them to balance protecting their interests with defending multilateral principles through strategic autonomy.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

US envoys meet Hamas in Cairo to salvage fragile Gaza truce

The US engages directly with Hamas to preserve a fragile October ceasefire in Gaza amid escalating regional conflict and Israeli military operations.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Peace as policy: Mediation is the core sense of modern diplomacy

Mediation is a strategic security tool essential to prevent escalation and global disruption; prioritize sustained, credible diplomatic engagement to normalize peace in 2026.
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