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Concession before verification – Washington gave in first

Middle East Tomorrow's Affairs Staff - June 24, 2026.

On 22 June, the US Treasury Department announced a general licence allowing Iran to freely sell oil, petroleum products, and petrochemical products to all buyers...

America celebrates its 250th birthday gripped by political polarization

US TA | AP Insight - July 4, 2026.

The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with a country gripped by political polarization and a heat wave bearing down on millions of people...

Starmer faces a career-defining decision

UK TA | AP Insight - June 21, 2026.

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a career-defining decision: step down or fight a possible challenge from Labour Party rival Andy Burnham. Starmer has publicly...

Did the Iran war stop the growth of global oil demand?

Energy Carolyn Kissane - June 11, 2026.

The US/Israeli-Iran war may be remembered for many things, not least the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the reshaping of Middle Eastern geopolitics, and...

Xi's silence on nuclear arms is a gift to Kim Jong Un

China TA | AP Insight - June 9, 2026.

Chinese and North Korean state-run media this week devoted thousands of words to Xi Jinping 's summit with Kim Jong Un, but made no mention...

How much does the EU risk in its first talks with the Afghan Taliban on deportations?

EU TA | AP Insight - June 23, 2026.

A delegation from the Afghan Taliban met Tuesday with European Union staff in Brussels for closed-door talks that focused on diplomatic services and the “dignified...

Armenia chooses the direction, not the government

Eastern Europe The Editorial Board - June 6, 2026.

The parliamentary elections in Armenia on 7 June are the most significant political event in the South Caucasus since the fall of Nagorno-Karabakh in 2023. At...

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