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Russian-Ukraine War Halt and Winter Preparations
The Russia-Ukraine War has continued to escalate. As preparations for winter commence, there is increasing pressure on both governments to remain on the offensive.
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Vanuatu Challenges French Control of Islands
The country of Vanuatu, founded in 1980, challenged French sovereignty over the Matthew and Hunter Islands on September 1st, 2026. They filed an official application to the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Through this, Vanuatu aims to establish a clear…
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Russia Begins New Wave of Attacks with Fatal Strikes on Ukrainian Cities
The Russo-Ukrainian War has driven global tensions and created a humanitarian crisis. Russia now occupies 20% of Ukraine, and President Vladimir Putin has escalated the war by launching one of his most dangerous offenses yet.
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Iran Deal Nears as Global Stakes Rise
Negotiations between the United States and Iran appear closer to a breakthrough than at any point since the war began. Officials from Washington and Tehran have both signaled progress while warning that diplomacy remains fragile.
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Iran’s War Shakes the U.S. Housing Market
For the second week in a row, borrowing costs for American homebuyers have climbed, and experts say relief is not coming anytime soon. The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage climbed to 6.37% this week.
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The State of Financing for the Ukraine War
The IMF estimates that Ukraine will need a total financing of nearly €137 billion throughout 2026. However, numerous setbacks, including blocked loans from EU members, have made that goal increasingly hard to reach.
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Lands in Russia
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, landed in St. Petersburg, Russia, on April 27 for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This comes after US-Iran ceasefire talks have stalled dramatically, with less and less progress coming by the day.
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Ceasefire Announced Between Lebanon and Israel
Lebanon and Israel have just signed a ceasefire deal, showing that the two nations have temporarily put aside their differences after weeks of growing tensions on their border. The ceasefire was made possible through mediation involving the larger international community.
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Russian Aggression and EU Pushback: Will Economic Policy Work?
The European Union has approved a €90 billion loan for Ukraine, with the goal of aiding them in their defense against Russia. Hungary has promised to drop their veto of the loan if Ukraine allows Russian gas to reach Hungary.
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Sudan Enters Its Fourth Year of Civil War
As of April 2026, the United Nations estimates that nearly 14 million civilians have been displaced, with 4.4 million being forced across borders. Further, agriculture has been destroyed, placing nearly 21 million civilians in food insecurity. Despite the enormous humanitarian…
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Political Volatility: The Opening and Closing of the Strait of Hormuz
Amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States, Iran announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels on April 17, declaring it “completely open” for shipping traffic following a U.S.-brokered ceasefire related to broader regional conflicts.
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The Sahel Conflict Where Everyone is in the Wrong
Since 2015, Burkina Faso has been in a devastating war with Islamist insurgents. Currently, two groups drive a majority of the violence, one being an al-Qaeda affiliate.
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Fuel Protests Ignite Political Crisis in Ireland
What initially began as protests over fuel prices in Ireland has quickly snowballed into a broader political challenge. After multiple days of disruption, the government announced €505 million of public funds to quell some of the pressure.
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North Korean Hacker Group Strikes Amidst Growing Conflict
North Korea has emerged with a task force, the Lazarus Group, to conduct international cyber attacks. Recently, the group has struck again, gaining access to the account of a software developer who manages an open-source software called Axios.
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America’s Policy Roller Coaster on the Iran War
Over the past week, the uncertainty over the Iran War persisted, with broken ceasefires, fragile deals and further twists and turns in its trajectory. Oil jumped, then crashed, then jumped, and economic indicators are pushing that same uncertain narrative.
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Escalation Around Iran’s Nuclear Sites
Iran said the area around its Bushehr nuclear power plant had been attacked for the fourth time during the current war. One of the plant’s employees was killed in the attack.
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The Iran War’s Effect on Bonds
President Trump assured the public that the war would only last “4 to 6 weeks.” It has now been 5, and the markets are reacting. After the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran has responded fiercely.
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A Look at President Trump’s War Rhetoric
Democratic politicians and experts on presidential communications warn that President Trump’s recent threats against Iran are a dangerous escalation of rhetoric that could undermine global American credibility and domestic support for the war.
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The Cost of Hormuz Hits Home
On March 2nd, 2026, Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz. This week, this supply shortage has hit the US markets, causing the price of gas and other oil products to rocket up to above $4 in some areas.
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Israel Pushes Deeper into Lebanon
On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had ordered the military to expand its operations in southern Lebanon, citing continued rocket fire by Hezbollah.
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Sudan: Turning Cities into Casualties
A power struggle between the military and the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces exploded into war throughout the country. No end is in sight to bring a stop to the fighting, now one of the deadliest conflicts in Africa.
