War in Iran
Ryanair’s O’Leary warns of ‘biggest increase’ in EU airfares next year
High fuel prices could push up ticket prices and force airlines to cut capacity as their hedging contracts expire.
Von der Leyen floats EU ‘strategic reserves’ for gas amid winter supply fears
NATO’s top general lays out plan to fight Russia — with or without America
Once secret, France’s practice nuclear raids send a message to Putin
EU faces gas supply shortage as winter looms
France and Germany say diesel promise to Trump won’t require new stock release
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France floats major oil and diesel reserve release in response to US pressure
Paris has suggested releasing 100 million barrels of crude oil and diesel in what would be a significant concession to Washington.
Trump’s diesel threat risks hurting European truckers — and raising prices for consumers
Any U.S. diesel export ban could push European fuel prices even higher, with impacts across logistics and supply chains.
Trump made ‘a lot of mistakes,’ sighs Portugal’s far-right leader
Chega boss André Ventura discusses the U.S. president and cooperation with Germany’s AfD in an interview with POLITICO.
Meloni implores von der Leyen to let countries overspend to battle energy crunch
Italy has fallen foul of EU overspending rules, which it wants relaxed to deal with higher energy costs.
UK says Iran involved in RAF Fairford incident
Five men were arrested on Sunday after police received a report of suspicious vehicles near the airbase, which hosts U.S. Air Force personnel.
Labour picks a side on Gaza — and cheers the party faithful
Sanctions on Israeli settlements buoyed pro-Gaza Labour supporters at the party’s Liverpool conference. But critics fear politics are trumping diplomacy.
EU officials confident Trump will drop plan to ban diesel exports
Irish Energy Minister Darragh O’Brien said the threat “doesn’t look like … something that would happen.”
5 men arrested on terrorism offenses near UK airbase used for US strikes on Iran
Britain authorized the U.S. to use the base for “defensive” strikes on Iran earlier this year.
Trump’s diesel export threat meets a shrug in fuel-strapped Europe
The U.S. supplies more than half of Europe’s diesel, and a ban would be “very serious” for the continent’s energy supply.
Germany wants PAC-3 missile production in Europe, Pistorius says
There is a global shortage of the interceptor missiles, so Germany is hoping for its own production line.
UK reviewing Chagos Islands deal after Trump brands it ‘terrible’
U.S. president lambasted deal over Diego Garcia military base.
Chinese president arrives in US with new energy leverage as war rattles global markets
The Iran war has boosted China’s clean energy exports and strengthened its leverage in global energy markets, giving China little incentive to yield to President Donald Trump’s demands.
Trump talks peace, threatens annihilation of Iran in UNGA speech
The speech mirrored the president’s approach to foreign policy throughout his second term.
Trump, dragged down by Iran war, hits lowest approval ever on foreign affairs in new poll
It comes just over a month before voters head to the polls in the November midterm elections.
Smoke and flight delays at Riyadh airport after air raid alert
Residents said they heard explosions during the first air raid alert issued for the Saudi capital.
Germany cuts fuel tax as Middle East conflicts send prices soaring
Germany issues its relief measures as its finance minister calls on Brussels to draft a windfall tax proposal on oil companies.
Germany’s rearmament push runs through America
Germany wants a more self-reliant military — but it needs the U.S. for that.
JD Vance: US cannot be ‘subservient’ to Israel on Middle East policy
The U.S. vice president delivered another warning to Israeli officials, amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Iran war has cost US taxpayers $38B — and counting
The Congressional Budget Office said the prolonged military campaign will hit $2 billion to $3 billion a month.
UN Security Council meets as Houthis tighten grip on Red Sea chokepoint
The meeting comes after the Iran-backed group seized strategic islands on the Bab el-Mandeb strait.
Trump says Ukraine and Russia agreed to halt strikes on energy. Zelenskyy is not so sure.
If the U.S. can make Russia stop attacking Ukraine, Kyiv will be happy to reciprocate. But Zelenskyy’s not holding his breath.
Iran-backed Houthis seize Red Sea port, putting another key trade route at risk
With the Strait of Hormuz already snarled up, simultaneous disruption looms at the southern gateway to the Red Sea.