Wednesday, 25 February , 2026
Israel continues its military incursion into southern Syria 07 Jan 2026

Israel continues its military incursion into southern Syria

Israeli forces have once again entered the Quneitra governorate in southern Syria, in a further breach of the sovereignty of the crisis-hit Arab country.

Why Washington Still Cannot Ignore Venezuela 07 Jan 2026

Why Washington Still Cannot Ignore Venezuela

Senior Oil and Energy Analyst In the official narrative of U.S. foreign policy, Washington’s close monitoring of tanker movements off the Venezuelan coast is typically justified by concerns over drug trafficking, organized crime, and broader security threats. Yet a closer look at the structure of the global energy market—and, more importantly, the technical realities of the U.S. refining system—reveals that these explanations tell only part of the story. Oil, and specifically heavy crude, remains a less visible but decisive variable in this equation.

Brazilians protest against US attack on Venezuela and kidnapping of Maduro 06 Jan 2026

Brazilians protest against US attack on Venezuela and kidnapping of Maduro

Hundreds of Brazilians gathered in Rio de Janeiro, condemning Washington’s actions against Venezuela and the kidnapping of the country’s president, Nicolas Maduro, and his wife.

Maduro and his wife to appear in New York federal court on Monday 05 Jan 2026

Maduro and his wife to appear in New York federal court on Monday

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are scheduled to appear Monday at a federal court in New York, according to a spokesperson for the US District Court in the Southern District of New York.

Trump’s Venezuela operation driven by oil, not drugs: Israeli media 04 Jan 2026

Trump’s Venezuela operation driven by oil, not drugs: Israeli media

The Israeli Channel 13 news network has reported that US President Donald Trump’s claimed rationale for military action in Venezuela, combating drug trafficking, is a cover for broader strategic objectives, particularly its oil reserves.

New Israeli legislation against UN refugee agency ‘outrageous’: UNRWA chief 30 Dec 2025

New Israeli legislation against UN refugee agency ‘outrageous’: UNRWA chief

Philippe Lazzarini, the Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine (UNRWA) has criticized an Israeli law, allowing the regime to cut off water and electricity to the offices of the Palestinian refugee agency.

Hezbollah chief says disarming resistance serves US-Israeli project 29 Dec 2025

Hezbollah chief says disarming resistance serves US-Israeli project

Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem says that calls to disarm the resistance were part of a joint US-Israeli project, arguing that such demands served Israel rather than Lebanon, while Israeli attacks on the country continue.

Iran, Qatar foreign ministers discuss regional developments, Yemen situation 28 Dec 2025

Iran, Qatar foreign ministers discuss regional developments, Yemen situation

The foreign ministers of Iran and Qatar have held talks to review regional developments, with a particular focus on recent events in Yemen and the need to preserve the country’s territorial integrity.

Israel’s recognition of Somaliland triggers widespread condemnations 27 Dec 2025

Israel’s recognition of Somaliland triggers widespread condemnations

Israel’s official recognition of the self-declared region of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state has sparked widespread condemnations from Somalia, regional countries, and international organizations, which have rejected the move as a violation of Somalia’s sovereignty and international law.

Belgium joins ICJ genocide case against Israel over Gaza 24 Dec 2025

Belgium joins ICJ genocide case against Israel over Gaza

Belgium has formally joined the case launched by South Africa at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which says Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.