Israeli Airstrikes Hit Lebanon as Truce Frays
Israeli airstrikes Lebanon intensified amid ceasefire complications, mounting casualties and diplomatic pressure, as Middle East tensions sharpen regional stakes.
US-Iran Ceasefire Tested as Pakistan Brokers Talks
Pakistan diplomacy helped secure a US-Iran ceasefire agreement, but enforcement, verification and regional pressure will determine Middle East peace.
Israel Lebanon air strikes surge as ceasefire holds
Israel Lebanon air strikes intensify across multiple areas as a US-Iran ceasefire holds, raising pressure on Beirut, diplomacy and regional stability.
Iran ceasefire deal reshapes Washington’s choices
The Iran ceasefire deal eases immediate escalation but reshapes US-Iran relations, regional calculations, and global diplomacy, with tough tradeoffs ahead.
US-Iran Ceasefire: What the Two-Week Deal Means
Details on the US-Iran ceasefire, how the two-week truce is being monitored, and what it means for diplomacy, regional tension and next steps.
Port of Salalah Gradually Reopens as Lisbon Express Prepares to Resume Operations Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions
Operations at the Port of Salalah in Oman are set to gradually resume from March 31, 2026, following a period of disruption linked to heightened geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz region. Authorities have confirmed that the affected zone within the port remains limited, allowing a phased restart of activities while safety and operational […]
EU Urges End to Iran Conflict as Diplomatic Push Intensifies Over Strait of Hormuz
The European Union has stepped up calls for an end to the escalating conflict involving Iran, with foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urging both the United States and Israel to move toward de escalation. Speaking from Brussels, Kallas emphasized that continuing hostilities risk further destabilizing global markets and increasing geopolitical tensions. She confirmed that the […]
Israel says war with Iran will end only when Israel and United States decide
Israel’s foreign minister Gideon Saar has said the ongoing war with Iran will continue until Israel and the United States jointly decide the time is right to end the conflict. Speaking in Jerusalem during a meeting with Germany’s foreign minister, Saar declined to provide a specific timeline for when hostilities might conclude. The war between […]
Iran Strikes on Gulf States Risk Expanding War as Regional Coalition Hardens
Iran’s recent missile and drone strikes on Gulf states are raising fears of a broader regional war, as analysts warn that Tehran’s actions could push previously cautious neighbours into closer military alignment with the United States. The attacks targeted ports, cities and critical oil infrastructure across several Gulf Cooperation Council states, all of which host […]
Portugal to Attend Trump Peace Council Meetings on Gaza as Observer
Portugal has confirmed it will attend meetings of the Peace Council initiative created US President Donald Trump, with participation strictly limited to an observer role and focused exclusively on matters related to Gaza. The first meeting of the newly established council is scheduled for 19 February. According to a source within Portugal’s Ministry of Foreign […]