Despite tensions, Trump expressed optimism that the Iran conflict would resolve quickly as diplomatic contacts continued
Month: May 2026
Energy Shock from Iran War Expected to Weigh on Europe’s Growth and Boost Inflation
Analysts warned the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran was a major drag on European economic growth
Lebanon Health Ministry Reports Nearly 3100 Killed in Israeli Attacks Since Ceasefire Began
Lebanon’s Health Ministry released cumulative casualty figures showing continued Israeli strikes despite a ceasefire
Doha Considers Joining Iran War Mediation Efforts for First Time
Qatar, which had distanced itself from mediating the Iran conflict, signalled openness to playing a role
Italy Signals EU May Impose Sanctions on Israeli National Security Minister Ben Gvir
Italy said EU members were discussing sanctions on Ben Gvir after he was filmed mocking detained flotilla activists
Israel Deports Over 400 Gaza Flotilla Activists After International Backlash
Israeli forces deported hundreds of activists seized in international waters from the humanitarian aid flotilla
Ukraine Conflict Update: Western Military Support Reviewed Amid Iran War Concerns
US and European allies reviewed military commitments to Ukraine as attention shifted toward the Iran conflict
Cuba’s Foreign Minister Calls White House Statement on Cuba ‘Superficial and Misinformed’
Cuba’s Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez responded to Washington’s criticism and condemned threats of military action
US Charges Former Cuban President Raul Castro with Criminal Offences
The Trump administration announced criminal charges against Cuba’s former leader Raúl Castro
Trump Administration Threatens to Revoke Visas of Palestinian UN Delegation
US threatened to revoke visas of Palestinian UN delegates if ambassador refused to withdraw candidacy for UN General Assembly post