geopolitics
Top Vatican Cardinal Urges Trump, Israel to End War 'as Soon as Possible'
Countries Propose Safe Corridor to Free 20,000 Seafarers Stranded in Gulf
Spain to Move Iraq Troops Over Risks From Iran War, Defence Minister Says
German General Says Oil Price Surge Will Be No Game Changer for Russia in Ukraine War
UK Security Adviser Was Not Part of Final US-Iran Talks, Says Starmer's Spokesperson
Date: March 18, 2026
LONDON, March 18 (Reuters) - Britain's national security adviser, Jonathan Powell, was not part of final talks between the United States and Iran before the U.S. and Israel launched strikes against...
Iranian Cluster Missiles Pose Extra Challenge for Israel's Air Defences
Date: March 18, 2026
By Steven Scheer TEL AVIV, March 18 (Reuters) - Iran has launched dozens of missiles with cluster munition warheads at Israel since the start of the war, posing a challenge for Israel's missile...
Analysis-Iran War Energy Shock Sparks Global Push to Reduce Fossil Fuel Dependence
Date: March 18, 2026
By Anna Hirtenstein and Kate Abnett March 18 (Reuters) - The energy shock from the Iran war has policymakers around the globe rethinking ways to reduce long-term dependence on oil and gas imports,...
Russia Accuses the West of Creating Security Threats for Moscow in the Arctic
Date: March 18, 2026
MOSCOW, March 18 (Reuters) - Russia's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday accused the West of creating a security threat for Moscow in the Arctic and of building up its military activity there in a way...
Swedish Citizen Executed in Iran, Sweden's Foreign Minister Says
Date: March 18, 2026
COPENHAGEN, March 18 (Reuters) - A Swedish citizen was executed in Iran on Wednesday, Sweden's foreign minister said in a statement. (Reporting by Louise Rasmussen, editing by Terje Solsvik)...
Kremlin Condemns US-Israeli 'murder' of Iran’s Leaders After Ali Larijani Killing
Date: March 18, 2026
MOSCOW, March 18 (Reuters) - The Kremlin on Wednesday condemned what it called "the murder" of Iran's leaders in U.S.-Israeli airstrikes, a day after Iran's semi-official Fars news agency confirmed...