BBC analysis shows the US-Israeli war in Iran has unexpectedly elevated Ukraine’s international standing, with Zelensky signing defence deals with three Gulf states.
The US announces plans to withdraw approximately 5,000 troops from Germany over the next 6 to 12 months, with NATO saying it is ‘working to understand the details’ of the decision amid escalating US-Europe tensions over the Iran conflict.
The Trump administration warns shipping companies they face sanctions if they pay Iran tolls for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, as Trump says he is ’not excited’ by Iran’s latest peace proposal.
May Day 2026 demonstrations across Europe and Asia transformed into expressions of anti-American and anti-Israel sentiment, as global labor movements become increasingly intertwined with geopolitical conflicts.
Brent crude surged to over $126 a barrel, the highest since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, after reports the US military will brief Trump on new plans for potential strikes on Iran.
Brent crude briefly surged above $126 a barrel, the highest since 2022. Axios reports that US Central Command has prepared plans for ‘short and powerful’ strikes on Iran as peace talks stall and the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed.
Brent crude surges past $126 per barrel to a four-year high as US-Iran tensions escalate; Pentagon estimates Iran war cost at $25 billion.
International oil prices surged to their highest level since 2022 after President Trump warned the naval blockade against Iran could last months, as the US seeks international coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Brent crude oil futures broke through $120 per barrel after the US announced an extension of its naval blockade of Iran, with fears of a prolonged conflict driving energy prices sharply higher.
Brent crude oil breaks above $125 per barrel, reaching the highest level since 2022. US military commanders to brief Trump on new Iran military options Thursday as global stocks decline broadly.