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U.S.-Israeli War on Iran: Africa’s Reactions Through the Prism of the Global South

(Moscow Bureau) – In an interview, Senator Mushahid Hussain, President of Pakistan-Africa Institute for Development Research (PAIDR), offers a few important insights into the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and its implications for BRICS+ and Africa. Here are the interview excerpts:…

Trump extends his ultimatum amid the struggle for control of the narrative: five days for Iran to negotiate or burn

The U.S. president announced today that he is suspending, for a few days, attacks on Iran’s energy facilities, stating that there have been “productive” conversations with Tehran. Iran denies it. Meanwhile, the Strait of Hormuz —through which nearly a fifth…

Iran 2026: The Energy Heart of the Global Conflict

Energy, Power, and the New Global Fault Line “In an increasingly interconnected world, regional conflicts no longer remain confined to their geography. When energy, military technology, and rivalry among great powers intersect, even a localized war can alter the economic…

Protest in Montreal asking Canada to stay out of the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East

Canada and the government of Mark Carney are being urged to stay out of the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. Today a large demonstration was held in Montreal to denounce the war in Iran,Lebanon and the Palestinian genocide. Demonstrators…

Iran war could leave Bangladesh facing seven economic shocks, analysts warn

by Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) Bangladesh may confront a cascade of economic challenges if the war involving Iran escalates or drags on, analysts and former officials say, warning that turmoil across the Middle East already shows early signs of…

NATO Is In A Dilemma Over Whether To Join Trump’s Proposed Hormuz Naval Coalition

Trump intimated that he might cut off arms sales to them for transfer to Ukraine if they reject his demand, thus likely handing Russia the victory that they’ve sought to avert for four years already, but they also don’t want…

European open letter warns against further war escalation in the Middle East

Scientists, peace organizations and civil society initiatives from several European countries have published an open letter warning against further military escalation in the Middle East and calling for stronger diplomatic initiatives by European governments. “Europe must do everything possible to…

Republican lawmakers, courts, governors, and conservative media are increasingly challenging Trump’s authority as the Iran war and economic policies deepen divisions inside the GOP

Trump’s Aura Of Invincibility Is Disintegrating The widening fissures inside the Republican Party over Trump’s broader unilateralism and chaotic foreign policy, and now the war of choice against Iran, are sharpening an older divide between nationalist populists, institutionalist conservatives, business-friendly…

From Tehran to the World: What an Iran War Reveals About Global Fragility

A war with Iran could ripple far beyond the Middle East, testing energy systems, global markets, alliances, and human resilience. From immediate strikes to decades-long political, economic, and social transformations, the conflict exposes the fragility of international order and the…