geopolitics

Image for EU hopes Hungarian election will bring end to Orban's blockadesHeadlines

EU Hopes Hungarian Election Will Bring End to Orban's Blockades

Image for Russia's Lavrov says US wants to take over Nord Stream gas pipelinesFinance

Russia's Lavrov Says US Wants to Take Over Nord Stream Gas Pipelines

Image for Philippines, France sign military pact amid South China Sea tensionsHeadlines

Philippines, France Sign Military Pact Amid South China Sea Tensions

Image for Russia and Ukraine both say they capture frontline villagesHeadlines

Russia and Ukraine Both Say They Capture Frontline Villages

Image for Trump pauses attacks on Iran's energy plants and says talks are 'going well'

Trump Pauses Attacks on Iran's Energy Plants and Says Talks Are 'going Well'

Date: March 26, 2026

By Parisa Hafezi, Alexander Cornwell and Steve Holland DUBAI/TEL AVIV/WASHINGTON, March 27 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump announced that he will pause attacks on Iran's energy plants for 10 days...

Image for Europeans to press US over Russian support for Iran

Europeans to Press US Over Russian Support for Iran

Date: March 26, 2026

By John Irish and Andrew Gray VAUX-DE-CERNAY, France, March 26 (Reuters) - European powers on Thursday accused Russia of helping Iran target U.S. forces in the Middle East war and said they would...

Image for Exclusive-US deploys uncrewed drone boats in conflict with Iran

Exclusive-US Deploys Uncrewed Drone Boats in Conflict With Iran

Date: March 26, 2026

By David Jeans NEW YORK, March 26 (Reuters) - The United States has deployed uncrewed drone speedboats for patrols as part of its operations against Iran, the Pentagon said, the first time Washington...

Image for France says it approached 35 countries over future Hormuz mission

France Says It Approached 35 Countries Over Future Hormuz Mission

Date: March 26, 2026

By John Irish and Sudip Kar-Gupta VAUX-DE-CERNAY, France, March 26 (Reuters) - France said its military chief held talks with around 35 countries on Thursday as it sought partners and proposals for a...

Image for Russia says Britain's decision to detain its vessels is hostile, vows response

Russia Says Britain's Decision to Detain Its Vessels Is Hostile, Vows Response

Date: March 26, 2026

MOSCOW, March 26 (Reuters) - Britain's plan to detain Russian vessels is hostile, and Moscow will respond with political, legal and "asymmetric" measures, the Russian embassy in the United Kingdom...

Image for Iran says it is receptive to any request from Spain, alluding to Hormuz transit

Iran Says It Is Receptive to Any Request From Spain, Alluding to Hormuz Transit

Date: March 26, 2026

By Victoria Waldersee and Jonathan Saul MADRID, March 26 (Reuters) - The Iranian embassy in Spain said on Thursday that Iran would be receptive to any request from Madrid related to the Strait of...