US–Iran Talks Collapse After 21-Hour Marathon in Islamabad
High-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran collapsed after nearly 21 hours of talks in Islamabad, deepening uncertainty over regional security and nuclear diplomacy. The talks, facilitated by Pakistan and involving senior political, military and technical officials, ended without agreement early Sunday, with both sides blaming each other for
Global Energy Crisis Deepens Beyond 1970s Oil Shocks, IEA Chief Warns
The world is grappling with an energy crisis more severe than the oil shocks of the 1970s, the head of the International Energy Agency has warned, as mounting supply disruptions rattle global markets and raise fears of economic fallout. IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol described the situation as “very severe,”
Iran Hits Gulf Energy Lifelines as Conflict Intensifies
Iran has struck at the heart of the Gulf’s energy network, launching a series of retaliatory attacks on key oil and gas facilities in a major escalation of the ongoing conflict. The strikes, carried out over two days, targeted critical infrastructure in Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia—sending
Oil Prices Spike Above $110 as Israel Strike on Iran’s Key Gas Field Rattles Markets
Global oil markets surged into volatility after Israel launched an airstrike on Iran’s South Pars gas field, the world’s largest natural gas reserve sending Brent crude soaring past $110 per barrel. The strike, followed by Tehran’s threats to retaliate against major Gulf energy infrastructure, triggered panic across energy markets. Persian
Iran War Threatens Global Food Supply as Fertilizer Shipments Disrupted
The ongoing conflict involving Iran is threatening to trigger a global food crisis after major disruptions in the supply of fertilizers, according to a report by the Financial Times. The report highlights growing concerns over shortages of urea, the world’s most widely used nitrogen fertilizer, which is essential for the
Russia Condemns US and Israeli Strikes on Iran, Rejects Trump’s Nuclear Claims
Russia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Vasily Nebenzya, has sharply condemned what he described as “armed aggression” by the United States and Israel against Iran, dismissing President Donald Trump’s claim that the strikes were intended to prevent Tehran from developing nuclear weapons. Addressing the UN, Nebenzya called the attacks
Russia Slams US and Israel for Unprovoked Aggression in Iran, Warns of Dangerous Escalation
Russia has accused the United States and Israel of carrying out a “deliberate and unprovoked act of armed aggression” against Iran, warning that the airstrikes risk plunging the Middle East into wider instability. In a statement released by the Russian Foreign Ministry on Friday, Moscow said US and Israeli forces
Over 45 Ugandans Near Turkey Border Await Evacuation Amid Israel-Iran war
The Government of Uganda is devising measures to evacuate Ugandan nationals caught in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, according to Vincent Bagire, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Tensions between Israel and Iran escalated dramatically on June 13, 2025, with both countries exchanging military strikes. The
