Iran lays down pre-conditions for end to Israel-US war
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has set recognition of Tehran’s inalienable rights, payment of war ...
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that the growing divide between the U.S. and China poses the most serious threat to global stability, urging countries to form coalitions for collective action.
Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Macron emphasized the urgency of building new global partnerships—especially in the Indo-Pacific—amid rising geopolitical tensions. He described France as a friend to both the United States and China, while cautioning that passive non-alignment is no longer an option.
Macron’s remarks align with France and the EU’s broader strategy to strengthen economic ties in Asia amid uncertainties surrounding U.S. trade policies. Highlighting the need to preserve the global order, he stressed that Asia and Europe must work together to prevent further fragmentation.
The 32 countries belonging to the Internatioanl Energy Agency agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil on Wednesday (11 March), in efforts aimed at bringing down the price of crude oil, which has soared since fighting between Iran, Israel and the U.S. started at the end of February.
Explosive-laden Iranian boats reportedly attacked two fuel tankers in Iraqi waters on Wednesday, killing one crew member, after four other vessels were hit in the Gulf. The attacks, targeting ships linked to the U.S. and Europe, raise the total struck in the region.
A towering lava fountain from Kilauea shot about 400 metres into the air late on Tuesday (11 March) on Hawaii Island, prompting temporary closures at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and part of a key highway as volcanic ash and debris fell over nearby areas.
The Strait of Hormuz has become a focal point of global concern as tensions rise following the conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel. Tehran has threatened to block the strategic waterway, raising fears of disruption to global oil shipments and energy markets.
Norwegian police apprehended three brothers suspected of carrying out Sunday's (8 March) bombing at the U.S. embassy in Oslo, in an attack investigators have branded an act of terrorism.
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Norwegian police apprehended three brothers suspected of carrying out Sunday's (8 March) bombing at the U.S. embassy in Oslo, in an attack investigators have branded an act of terrorism.
Oil prices continue to fluctuate as a result of the conflict in the Middle East with Iran and the insecurity of ships sailing through the key Strait of Hormuz route. Iran has said it will target any ship linked to the U.S., Israel or their allies.
Britain has deployed the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon to the eastern Mediterranean to strengthen protection for its military assets in the Middle East after a drone strike targeted a key UK air base in Cyprus earlier this month.
Member countries of the International Energy Agency have unanimously agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil from emergency reserves to stabilise global markets disrupted by the war involving Iran.
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