The image of the “fighter” often brings to mind a man, but women have always been present on and around the battlefield – in rebellion, defence and offence alike. Their contributions have shaped wars in ways history rarely records, and are often simplified or fetishised in popular narratives. Around the world, women make up a … Read more
In 2025, Brazil’s deadliest police raid killed 120 people and exposed a pattern of mishandled evidence and impunity. On October 28, 2025, more than 2,500 police officers launched a massive raid on two favelas in Rio de Janeiro. They were targeting leaders of Red Command, one of Brazil’s largest drug trafficking groups. By the end … Read more
NATO says it is ready to defend allied territory against Russian attacks. The war in Ukraine has received less media attention in recent months. That changed this week when a drone hit a building in the Romanian city of Galati, a major port city on the Danube River near the Ukrainian border. Romanian President Nicusor … Read more
President Trump said Monday that negotiations with Iran toward a deal to end the war were “proceeding nicely,” but using what has become his go-to tactic, he added a warning that if no agreement was reached, the U.S. would be, “Back to the Battlefront and shooting, but bigger and stronger than ever before — And … Read more
With Iran’s local football league suspended since March, most players in the squad have not been in action for months. Published On 19 May 202619 May 2026 Iran’s head coach Amir Ghalenoei believes his coaching and fitness staff would have their work cut out getting the squad ready for the World Cup at their training … Read more
War can have a hidden legacy that no one talks about. For hundreds of thousands of people, today’s wars and genocides will never truly end. The violence that civilians endure leaves deep, lasting scars – physical, psychological and life-altering. Long after the fighting stops, those wounds continue to shape daily life and entire communities for … Read more
The UN warns disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could drive up food and fertiliser costs, and worsen global hunger. The next global food crisis is unfolding in a narrow stretch of water. The United Nations warns that if fertilisers cannot pass through the Strait of Hormuz within just a few weeks, the world could … Read more
The bloc currently imports more than half of its crude oil from the Middle East. Published On 8 May 20268 May 2026 Southeast Asian leaders have agreed on measures aimed at reducing the impact of the Iran war on their economies, but conceded that the initiatives will take considerable time to come into effect. On … Read more
President Donald Trump has feuded with European allies over their reluctance to step up support for war on Iran. Published On 1 May 20261 May 2026 The United States military has said that it will pull 5,000 troops out of Germany amid ongoing tensions with the key European ally concerning the US war against Iran, … Read more
The United Arab Emirates will withdraw from Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on May 1, the UAE’s state news agency WAM said. “This decision aligns with the United Arab Emirates’ long-term strategic and economic vision and the development of its energy sector, including accelerating investment in domestic energy production,” the statement said. OPEC … Read more