Trump faces a ‘personal Vietnam’ in Iran He is stuck in a quagmire. His goals are elusive. His bombing does not force a surrender. He has no exit strategy. Good morning, Vietnam The Guardian - US · Mar 14
‘You cannot unsee it’: what happened next for this year’s Oscar documentary nominees? Films about prison abuse, ovarian cancer, women’s rights in Iran and more have impressed the Academy, but what real-world impact have they had? The Guardian - US · Mar 14
Did Trump reject Putin's Iran deal to end war? What was the offer Russia's Vladimir Putin reportedly proposed Russia take custody of Iran's enriched uranium to end the ongoing war, a deal Donald Trump declined. This offer comes as the US and Israel seek to secure Iran's nuclear stockpile, with options ranging from voluntary surrender to potential special forces intervention. Trump, however, downplayed… The Times of India · Mar 14
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky blocks drone sales as he waits for Trump to resume peace talks with Putin Zelensky says Washington had proposed hosting a meeting but Moscow refused to send a delegation to take the talks forward The Independent UK · Mar 14
Iran-US war latest: Dubai shuts airport as Trump warns Nato faces ‘bad future’ if allies don’t help open Strait of Hormuz The US president said it is only appropriate that those who benefit from oil coming through the waterway help to free it The Independent UK · Mar 14
Scoop: Trump rejected Putin offer to move Iran's uranium to Russia Securing Iran's 450 kilograms of 60%-enriched uranium is a key war objective. Axios · Mar 13
Inclusion of Russia in 2026 Venice Biennale art fair sparks outcry The inclusion of Russia in the line-up of the 2026 Venice Biennale art fair has sparked international outcry The Independent UK · Mar 13
Police Investigate German Historian for Hitler-Putin Meme Germany’s law against Nazi symbolism "is being misused to silence people with dissenting views," Rainer Zitelmann tells Reason. Reason · Mar 13
Moscow businesses struggle as Russia restricts cellphone internet services Cellphone internet disruptions have gripped the Russian capital for more than a week, derailing the daily routine for millions of residents and inflicting massive losses to businesses The Independent UK · Mar 13
Trump admits that Putin could be helping Iran despite what his envoy claimed ‘I think he might be helping them a little bit, yeah, I guess,’ the president said in a new interview The Independent UK · Mar 13
Oil prices hit $103 per barrel despite Trump easing some Russian sanctions Analysts estimate about 125 million barrels of Russian oil are currently being shipped The Independent UK · Mar 13
‘Putin might be helping them’: Trump hints Russia could be aiding Iran President Trump suggested Vladimir Putin might be aiding Iran in its conflict, drawing a parallel to US support for Ukraine. This comes after Trump previously questioned a reporter on similar reports. Meanwhile, a US envoy stated Russia denied sharing intelligence with Iran, though expressed hope this remains true. The Times of India · Mar 13
How Trump’s bid to cut oil prices will fill Russia’s war chest with billions ANALYSIS: Russia is set to earn up to two-thirds more a month from its oil and gas revenue than it did in February, experts say, potentially wiping out months of losses in a matter of weeks. Stuti Mishra reports The Independent UK · Mar 13
The Guardian - UK · Mar 13 Even taking Trump’s confused reasons for the Iran war at face value, it’s still a total disaster Two weeks in, it’s increasingly clear that the US-led war has taken every problem it aimed to solve – and made it worse, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland
Evening Standard · Mar 13 UK calls for allies to keep pressure on Russia after US eases oil sanctions No 10 said the decision ultimately lay with the US but that Britain remained committed to bringing ‘maximum’ financial strain on Moscow.
The Independent UK · Mar 13 Starmer risks Trump’s wrath with split from US over lifting Russia oil sanctions Trump administration temporarily allowing countries to buy Russian oil ‘currently stranded at sea’
The Independent UK · Mar 13 Trump is ‘Putin’s pup’ mocks Newsom as Russian oil sanctions are lifted IN FULL
International Business Times UK · Mar 13 Kremlin Deletes Video of Putin Struggling to Speak at Event 'Due to a Scratchy Throat' A deleted Kremlin video briefly showed Vladimir Putin coughing and referring to a scratchy throat during a recorded International Women's Day address before an edited version was uploaded.
Radio France Internationale · Mar 13 Ukraine's Zelensky in Paris as part of EU tour to bolster war effort Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Friday as part of a European tour to drum up vital support from allies in the war effort against Russia, amid concerns over the conflict in the Middle East.
The Independent UK · Mar 13 Newsom trolls Trump as Putin’s pup after US lifts sanctions on Russian oil during Iran war As oil prices hit $100 a barrel again Thursday, the Treasury Department said it would allow countries to purchase Russian oil ‘currently stranded at sea’
The Guardian - AU · Mar 13 Ukraine war briefing: Putin envoy says US better understands importance of Russian oil amid energy crisis Russian negotiator Kirill Dmitriev describes negotiations with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner as ‘productive’. What we know on day 1,479
The Guardian - UK · Mar 12 In linking Iran to Russia, Healey could be laying ground for hard choices ahead Defence secretary connects Middle East conflict to plight of Ukraine, sympathy for which remains relatively high
The Independent UK · Mar 12 British troops in Iraq shoot down Iranian drones after base attacked Ministers say Putin’s ‘hidden hand’ is supporting Iranian drone strikes
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