Hormuz closure cripples fertilizer trade, causing ripple effect on food security - analysis
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted global fertilizer supplies, leading to a 20-30% price increase and threatening food security worldwide.
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Italy halts automatic renewal of defense agreement with Israel amid Middle East conflicts
Ukraine’s drone revolution is transforming the landscape of the ground war - analysis
World leaders and Israeli officials mark Holocaust Remembrance Day with calls to fight antisemitism
Dozens arrested in NYC during protests against US support for Israel
Dozens were detained in NYC on Monday during protests against US arms sales to Israel. Among those arrested was Chelsea Manning, calling for an end to US military support for Israel.
US funding for Iron Dome air defense system no longer enjoying bipartisan support
Funding was relatively uncontroversial in the past, but some of the progressives now opposing Iron Dome funding are arguing that Israel does not need the assistance.
Pope pledges to keep speaking against war, Trump draws outrage for AI Jesus-like image of self
The post on Trump’s Truth Social platform, which Trump later said was meant to portray him as a doctor, came amid his escalating feud with Pope Leo.
Palestinians appear as largest asylum seeker group in Netherlands early 2026 data
Dutch data shows asylum seekers with "unknown nationalities," largely consisting of Palestinians, formed the biggest group in early 2026 applications.
Orban’s paradox: A friend of Israel, a challenge for Jews - analysis
Orban may have been an ultra-nationalist. He may have been anti-immigration. He may have been illiberal. But he had Israel’s back. Repeatedly.
What the fall of Orban and rise of Magyar tells us about the world - analysis
Orban has become a cult-like figure for some in the world. They see him as a right-wing idol who supposedly defended Hungary and the "West."
Perfectly timed Polymarket bets on US-Iran ceasefire draw calls for investigation
“Whether these trades reflect unlawful insider activity or sophisticated speculation, the appearance of potential market abuse at this scale demands immediate transparency,” said Rep. Richie Torres.
French cement maker Lafarge found guilty of financing jihadists in Syria
Judges determined that Lafarge, in total, paid $6.53 million to jihadist groups, including Islamic State (IS) and the al Qaeda-affiliated Nusra Front between 2013 and September 2014.
Turkey says NATO should reset ties with Trump at next summit, prepare for future
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has said he understood Trump's frustrations with the alliance, but that the "large majority of European nations" had been helpful to Washington's war effort in Iran.
Spain reopens embassy in Tehran following US-Iran ceasefire
“Together with my committed team, I have reopened today the Spanish Embassy in Tehran in order to join in efforts for peace from every possible quarter,” the Spanish Ambassador to Iran said.
