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Nbc NewsSpirit Airlines ceased operations immediately on Saturday, stranding thousands of passengers and employees. A bankruptcy hearing on Tuesday revealed the shutdown stemmed from soaring fuel costs due to the U.S.-Israel war with Iran. The airline apologized to the public and warned…
france24.comFrance has signed a new defense cooperation agreement with Kenya, coinciding with the arrival of 800 French soldiers in Mombasa for joint exercises. The deal comes as Kenya prepares to host the Africa-France Summit next week, the first in a non-Francophone African nation since 19…
fortune.comThe Pentagon announced plans to withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany over the next 6-12 months, reducing the current force of 36,000 by 14%. The decision follows a review of U.S. military posture in Europe and comes amid tensions with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the…
Al JazeeraOPEC+ agreed to increase oil production targets by 188,000 barrels per day for June in its first meeting without the United Arab Emirates, which departed the group last week. The decision comes amid the ongoing U.S.-Israel war on Iran, which has closed the Strait of Hormuz since…
Two months into a war with the U.S. and Israel, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has taken a dominant role in decision-making. The new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, primarily legitimizes decisions by IRGC generals. This shift marks a break from the traditional structu…
koreatimes.co.krMajor energy firms have seen significant profit increases in the first quarter of 2026 due to elevated oil prices stemming from the U.S.-Israel war on Iran. BP reported $3.2 billion in profits, more than double the previous year's figure, amid ongoing closures in the Strait of Ho…
BBC NewsBP reported first-quarter profits of $3.2 billion, more than double the previous year's figure, driven by exceptional oil trading performance amid volatility from the U.S.-Israel war with Iran. Oil prices have risen sharply since the conflict began, with Brent crude reaching abou…
Katya from Moscow, Russia / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)Canada's recently announced 'values-based realism' in international relations faces challenges amid the U.S.-Israel war against Iran. Officials have noted difficulties in upholding principles like sovereignty and international law. Discussions highlight contrasts with past polici…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPope Leo XIV stated he does not fear the Trump administration amid a public feud sparked by his calls for peace in the U.S.-Israel war in Iran. President Trump criticized the pope as weak on crime and foreign policy in a social media post. The exchange highlights tensions between…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPresident Donald Trump posted criticisms of Pope Leo XIV on Truth Social, calling him weak on crime and foreign policy amid the pontiff's condemnations of the U.S.-Israel war in Iran. The pope responded on a flight to Algeria, stating he has no fear of the Trump administration an…
Military.comPresident Donald Trump has expressed frustration with NATO allies for not assisting in the U.S.-Israel war against Iran, particularly regarding the Strait of Hormuz. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte met with Trump to address these concerns and emphasize alliance commitments. The…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewRyanair CEO Michael O’Leary warned that if the U.S.-Israel war on Iran persists into summer, airlines could face jet fuel shortages leading to 5%-10% flight cancellations in May, June, and July. He advised travelers to book summer trips soon to avoid higher fares driven by rising…
Pope Leo XIV addressed a prayer service in St. Peter's Basilica, criticizing the 'delusion of omnipotence' fueling the U.S.-Israel war in Iran and calling for peace negotiations. The event occurred on the same day the United States and Iran started face-to-face talks in Pakistan…