A new assessment found that the scale of precision munitions used by the US military in its Iran conflict will take years to replace.
Year: 2026
Putin Arrives in Kazakhstan on State Visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin traveled to Astana for a state visit amid ongoing war in Ukraine.
Pope Leo Condemns Russian Strikes on Ukraine and Calls for End to Escalation
The new pontiff issued a public condemnation of intensified Russian aerial attacks on Ukrainian cities calling the violence unconscionable.
Ukraine Passes IMF-Backed Public Procurement Law Tied to $3.35 Billion World Bank Loan
Kyiv’s parliament approved procurement legislation required for World Bank disbursement though two additional reform laws remain outstanding.
Zelensky Sends Trump Urgent Letter Warning of Ukraine’s Critical Missile Defense Shortages
President Zelensky wrote directly to Trump warning that Ukraine’s air defense stockpiles were dangerously depleted and requiring immediate US support.
Netanyahu Says Israel Is Deepening Its Operation in Lebanon
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu announced the military was escalating strikes inside Lebanon and declared the entire south a combat zone.
Mass Anti-Government Protests Continue in Bolivia
Large-scale demonstrations against the Bolivian government persisted for another day as political tensions remained high.
Iran’s Top Negotiator Returns From Qatar Seeking Release of $24 Billion in Frozen Funds
Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf visited Doha aiming to unlock a quarter of Iranian assets frozen abroad as part of ceasefire diplomacy.
Iran Partially Restores Internet Access After Nearly Three-Month Nationwide Blackout
Iranian authorities began restoring internet connectivity after a blackout lasting approximately three months imposed during the conflict with the US.
US Navy Revives Project Freedom to Escort Ships Through Strait of Hormuz
The US Navy resumed a program to guide supertankers and container ships safely through the Strait of Hormuz amid continued tensions with Iran.