The number of US service members seeking discharge due to conscientious objection has sharply increased, with many citing the US-Israeli war and an Iran school bombing as turning points.

Iran faces challenges in fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a critical flashpoint, due to the presence of naval mines and ongoing security risks, complicating mine-clearing efforts.

Iran is reportedly employing memes, artificial intelligence, and fake personas to manipulate online perceptions of an ongoing war, according to a new report. This strategy aims to shape public opinion and control the narrative surrounding the conflict.

Cyprus has entered a decisive phase in its energy policy with a new gas deal with Egypt, balancing hydrocarbon development, renewable expansion, and strategic management of its energy resources.

President Trump’s cease-fire with Iran appears at risk as Vice President JD Vance heads to Pakistan for discussions with Iranian officials.

A medication for angina, isosorbide mononitrate, has been listed as experiencing shipping delays due to the conflict in Iran, prompting calls for transparency regarding medicine shortages.

US Senators Elizabeth Warren and Sheldon Whitehouse are calling for an investigation into unusual oil trading activity, including significant, well-timed trades, that occurred prior to President Trump's announcements regarding the Iran conflict.

Allies, military analysts and skeptics of the U.S. strategy have been asking how Iran was allowed to seize and maintain control of the passage in the first place.

The European Union and the United States are reportedly close to finalizing a critical minerals deal. This agreement aims to create incentives for non-Chinese suppliers, such as minimum prices, to reduce dependence on China for essential resources.

As the US vice-president leads peace talks with Iran, he must balance warring factions, a demanding boss and his own political future.

The Nigerian Government and the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) are set to resume crucial wage talks on April 15-16, 2026, aiming to resolve disputes that led to a prolonged nationwide strike.

The United States and Iran are reportedly set for peace talks, though uncertainties remain regarding issues such as Lebanon and sanctions, with a revamped Iranian leadership expressing wariness and JD Vance taking on a high-stakes role.

An Israeli strike in southern Lebanon resulted in the deaths of 13 security personnel, as ceasefire talks are anticipated and the Lebanese death toll in the ongoing conflict approaches 1,900.

An opinion piece criticizes UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's statements regarding a confrontation with Iran, suggesting they raise concerns about antisemitism and the West's willingness to learn from history.

International shipping regulations, specifically UNCLOS Articles 38 and 44, grant transit passage to all global shipping. Iran's imposition of a strait toll is being criticized for violating these established laws and nautical customs.

AIMIM has terminated its alliance with AJUP in West Bengal after a video surfaced alleging a deal between AJUP leader Humayun Kabir and the BJP, raising concerns over political integrity.

Relations between the US and the Vatican are reportedly strained, with the Pentagon denying accusations of berating a papal diplomat, following the Vatican's repeated condemnation of US military actions alongside Israel in Iran.

Lebanese Health Ministry says people killed in Israeli attacks since March 2 rises to 1,953 with 6,303 wounded.