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A Japanese reporter asked Donald Trump on Thursday, in the Oval Office, during a bilateral meeting with the Japanese Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, why he did not inform his allies about his plan to attack Iran. The US President said he did not want to “signal too much” because he wanted the attack to be a “surprise”. Then, Trump joked about World War II, asking the reporter why Japan “did not announce the attack on Pearl Harbor to the US”. Sanae Takaichi smiled awkwardly, sighed, and shifted in her chair as this exchange of remarks took place. “One thing is…
Iran’s missile attacks have knocked out 17% of Qatar’s LNG export capacity. Restoring this will take between three and five years, during which 12.8 million tons of LNG per year will be out of operation, Saad al-Kaabi, CEO of Qatar Energy, the world’s largest producer of liquefied natural gas, told Reuters. He said that two of the 14 production trains and one of the two gas-to-liquids (GTL) plants were damaged. “In my worst nightmares, I could never have imagined that Qatar – Qatar and the entire region – would be targeted by such an attack, especially from a fraternal Muslim…
At the beginning of 2026, the border service of the Federal Security Service (FSB) had on record 8.9 million decisions on temporary travel bans, 41.5% more than the previous year. The information was published by RBC, referring to the data of the Federal Service of Judicial Executors. According to the legislation, the travel ban applies in cases of debts of over approximately 100 euros (10,000 rubles) — for obligations such as alimony, compensation for injuries or moral damages — and from about 300 euros (30,000 rubles) for other types of debts. The measure is applied as part of enforcement procedures,…
Blogger Z Ilia Remeslo, who called Vladimir Putin an illegitimate president and demanded his prosecution as a war criminal, was admitted to a psychiatric hospital in Saint Petersburg. About this reported another pro-war blogger, Alexander Kartavik, quoted by Moscow Times. Remeslo was admitted to City Psychiatric Hospital No. 3 on the evening of March 19, according to sources “directly from the hospital”. According to the Baza website, the blogger, who criticized Putin, is being treated in Ward 16, specializing in treating men with new symptoms of psychotic disorder. The channel notes that the ward hosts patients with delusions, thought disorders,…
A former American official directly involved in the Iranian case argues that the war initiated by the United States against Iran risks producing effects contrary to those initially pursued, offering Tehran an unexpected strategic advantage. Nate Swanson, former director for Iran within the US National Security Council and a member of the negotiating team in 2025, writes in Foreign Affairs that, despite initial military successes, Washington failed to achieve a clear long-term result. The author recalls that, almost two decades ago, when he was working at the State Department, he was told that the real power in Iran does not…
A tense diplomatic dispute has erupted between Budapest and former Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko, after the latter harshly criticized the Hungarian Prime Minister, accusing him of “no longer knowing the value of dignity”. Viktor Orban’s response was swift, bringing direct accusations and warnings in the context of the war in Ukraine. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban responded to the open letter of the former Ukrainian leader, warning that Hungary will not yield to political pressure or blackmail. “Tell your president that state terrorism, through which he blew up the German Nord Stream gas pipeline, will not work against Hungary”, Orban…
After nearly three weeks of war in Iran, US President Donald Trump continues to “get along very well” with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but American officials are beginning to realize that the ultimate goals of the US and Israel may increasingly differ as this conflict continues, Axios reports. Sources quoted by Axios described Trump as the most “enthusiastic” person in the White House about starting a war with Iran. At the same time, Trump declares himself much more aligned with the maximalist objectives that Netanyahu has regarding Iran, than his advisers at the White House. Three of Trump’s advisers…
Behind the scenes of the Middle East war, a Moscow–Tehran axis is becoming increasingly visible, where the exchange of information and military technology takes on a strategic stake. According to The Wall Street Journal, Russia is stepping up its support for Iran, providing satellite images and advanced drone technologies, with the aim of increasing the precision of strikes on American forces in the region. Sources cited by the publication claim that Putin is pursuing a dual objective: supporting his ally in the confrontation with the USA and Israel, but also prolonging a conflict that brings him both military and economic…
Tensions in the Middle East are rapidly escalating after Iran launched ballistic missiles at Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Several explosions have been reported in Riyadh, and a major fire broke out in a strategic industrial area in Qatar. Authorities are reporting casualties and damage, while regional leaders warn of serious consequences. Four people were injured in the capital of Saudi Arabia after fragments of an intercepted ballistic missile fell over the city, authorities announced. The Civil Defense specified that danger alerts for Riyadh and Al-Kharj were subsequently lifted. “Avoid gathering or filming, stay away from dangerous areas and report any…
Following the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by the Iranians, the world’s attention is now increasingly turning towards the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which risks becoming a new hotspot of the Middle East war. This strait separates Yemen, from the Arabian Peninsula, from Djibouti and Eritrea, from the Horn of Africa and is the gateway to the Red Sea and the Suez Canal. A Yemeni military leader recently warned that blocking this strategic route could be one of the action options of the Houthi rebels, Iran’s allies in the region. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has already caused…