So what effect is all this having on the region as a whole? First, it is important to note that two countries previously devastated by ruinous civil wars – Iraq and Syria – are now largely peaceful and stable, at least compared to where they were. The Gaza war is technically a ceasefire, although Gazans
Other countries such as Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria and Uganda have also been arranging flights or buses for their citizens to return home in recent weeks. Anti-immigrant groups have set June 30 as the deadline for the departure of undocumented immigrants, and many foreigners have decided to flee to escape violence and intimidation. The South African
Support for small and medium-sized businesses has been among Vladimir Putin’s stated priorities, even in times of war, and has been framed as a backbone of resilience in the face of Western sanctions. But the Russian state has failed to protect the sector from the impact of the war and there have been several shocks
The United States launched attacks on Iran for the 11th consecutive night late Tuesday, as Tehran warned the United States not to attack its nuclear facilities. The US Central Command (Centcom) said the wave of attacks was “designed to continue to degrade Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping” in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state
Kate Sullivan, Skylar Wooden House and Adriana Lowenkron Updated July 21, 2026 — 2:41 p.m.,first published July 21, 2026 — 5:57 a.m. Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. TOTOTO Washington: US forces attacked Iranian targets after US President Donald Trump promised that
The US military says it has begun a new round of strikes against Iran to “further degrade” its ability to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes, the 10th consecutive night of attacks, come after US President Donald Trump vowed to punish Iran for the deaths of US soldiers, saying it would pay