Global Briefing Archive

Two months into the US-Israeli war on Iran, the conflict is at an impasse with Hormuz traffic down 90%, $25 billion in costs, and no ceasefire in sight. Oil, food, and legal battles escalate.

Trump rejects Iran's peace proposal as Israeli forces seize the Sumud flotilla. UK terror threat raised to severe, Russia loses ground in Ukraine for second month.

Pentagon hearing reveals $25 billion cost of Iran war as Ukraine strikes 1,500 km into Russia and Germany boosts defence budget to 3.1% of GDP.

Iran offers to reopen Hormuz if US lifts blockade; Germany aims for 260,000 active troops by 2035. Plus: Russia drone strikes, Ukraine hits refinery, and more global briefs.