Conflicts & Security ‘On level of atomic bomb’: Iran highlights Hormuz importance amid US talks Iranian officials say control over the Strait of Hormuz is as significant as an atomic bomb, according to state-linked media. May 9, 2026 4 min read
Conflicts & Security Trump Says Ceasefire Still ‘In Effect’ as Iran-US Tensions Rise U.S. President Donald Trump stated the ceasefire remains 'in effect' as clashes continue between Iran and the United States, according… May 8, 2026 3 min read
Conflicts & Security China hands former defense ministers suspended death sentences China hands suspended death sentences to former defense ministers for corruption, part of a broader purge under President Xi Jinping. May 7, 2026 3 min read
Conflicts & Security China’s Anti-Sanctions Law Targets US Measures Against Refineries China has ordered its citizens and companies not to comply with US sanctions against five Chinese refineries accused of handling… May 7, 2026 5 min read
Conflicts & Security Trump Strategy Says Migration Made Europe an ‘Incubator’ for Terrorism The Trump administration has accused Europe of being an 'incubator' for terrorism fueled by mass migration, according to a new… May 7, 2026 3 min read
Conflicts & Security Zelensky Announces Ceasefire Amid Intensified Drone Attacks on Russia Ukrainian President Zelensky announced a unilateral ceasefire ahead of Russia’s planned truce for Victory Day, as Russia launched a wave… May 7, 2026 4 min read
Conflicts & Security Strait of Hormuz Standoff Raises Risk of War, Says Bowen The ceasefire in the Gulf is four weeks old and showing its age, according to BBC. The US and Iran's… May 6, 2026 4 min read
Conflicts & Security Ukrainian Civilians Trapped in Frontline City ‘Road of Death’ Ukrainian civilians in Oleshky face a 'humanitarian crisis' as they remain trapped in a city surrounded by danger, according to… May 6, 2026 5 min read
Conflicts & Security UK Long-Term Borrowing Costs Reach 28-Year High UK long-term borrowing costs have reached their highest level since 1998, according to BBC. May 6, 2026 3 min read
Conflicts & Security U.S. Prioritizes ‘Safe Path’ Through Hormuz in Project Freedom The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) is prioritizing a 'safe path' through the Strait of Hormuz as part of its 'Project… May 6, 2026 3 min read
Conflicts & Security Flood Watch in Texas: 2–6 Inches of Rain Expected A flood watch is in effect for much of Central and South Texas, with up to 6 inches of rain… May 5, 2026 3 min read
Conflicts & Security Dangerous Escalation: World Condemns Iran After UAE Attacks The UAE intercepted 15 missiles and four drones from Iran, marking the first attacks since a U.S.-brokered ceasefire on April… May 5, 2026 4 min read
Conflicts & Security Robots Move In as Waste Firms Face Staff Shortages Waste management companies are increasingly turning to robots as they struggle to find and retain workers, according to the BBC. May 5, 2026 3 min read
Conflicts & Security Iran Threatens Ships as Trump Announces New U.S. Naval Mission Iran launched missiles and drones at the UAE and U.S. vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, while Trump announced a… May 4, 2026 4 min read
Conflicts & Security Antisemitism ‘Allowed to Come into the Open’ After Bondi Attack The daughter of a Bondi Beach attack victim has described how she has received messages saying she too should have… May 4, 2026 3 min read
