U.S. Weighs Next Phase in Iran Conflict DONALD Trump is facing mounting pressure as he considers next steps in the escalating conflict with Iran, with military planners outlining options that could significantly intensify the war but carry high risks and uncertain outcomes. While the current campaign has relied largely on airstrikes, defence officials have reportedly […]
Iran Issues Warning to Regional Hospitality Sector IRAN has issued a strong warning to hotel operators across parts of the Gulf, cautioning against accommodating United States military personnel amid rising regional tensions. According to reports carried by local media, officials linked to the Iranian armed forces said facilities hosting U.S. troops could be considered potential […]
UN Chief Urges End to War THE United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, called for an immediate end to hostilities between the United States, Israel, and Iran, warning that the conflict risks spiralling into a broader regional catastrophe. He emphasised that continued escalation threatens civilian lives, global stability, and already fragile diplomatic frameworks. Guterres urged all […]
A Narrow Diplomatic Window Emerges PRESIDENT Donald Trump has indicated a potential diplomatic opening with Iran, even as military tensions remain high following weeks of confrontation in the Middle East. Speaking at the White House, Trump revealed that his administration has granted Tehran a 10-day window to explore de-escalation, extending a request initially made by […]
WAR AT A CROSSROADS: DIPLOMACY, ESCALATION AND GLOBAL FALLOUT A Conflict Spiralling Beyond Control NEARLY a month into the US–Israel–Iran war, the conflict has evolved from a regional confrontation into a global crisis with far-reaching political, economic, and humanitarian implications. Appeals from international bodies, including the United Nations, have intensified, with Secretary-General António Guterres warning […]
IRAN has formally rejected a United States-backed ceasefire framework aimed at ending the ongoing Middle East conflict, signalling deepening divisions between the two sides and raising fresh doubts over the prospects for a negotiated settlement. According to Iranian state television, which cited a senior but unidentified government official, Tehran dismissed a 15-point proposal conveyed by […]
From Backchannel Talks to Battlefield Escalation THE fragile prospect of peace between the United States and Iran is under renewed strain, as diplomatic overtures collide with deep mistrust and competing strategic interests. Recent efforts to revive negotiations come weeks after indirect engagements gave way to military confrontation, with US and Israeli strikes marking a turning […]
A Timeline That Raises Questions IN politics, timing is everything. And sometimes, timing is everything people cannot ignore. When Eric Trump reportedly invested in an Israeli drone technology firm just days before a major U.S.-backed military escalation, critics did not see coincidence—they saw convergence. On 17 February 2026, the investment was linked to a $1.5 […]
A Historic Vote With Global Implications THE United Nations General Assembly has adopted a landmark resolution recognising the transatlantic slave trade as one of the gravest crimes against humanity, marking a significant moment in global efforts to address historical injustice. The resolution, introduced by Ghana, received overwhelming support, with 123 member states voting in favour. […]
By ZACKIE MESSENJAH Historical Continuity and U.S. Foreign Policy Reassessing U.S. Power: Continuity or Departure? DEBATES over the foreign policy posture of Donald Trump have intensified following recent global developments, particularly the 2026 U.S. military operation in Venezuela. While critics frame his actions as unusually aggressive, a broader historical lens suggests continuity rather than rupture in […]