Iran war
Iranian currency hits record low amid US blockade and shaky ceasefire
Middle East
April 29, 2026
Iranian currency hits record low amid US blockade and shaky ceasefire
Iran’s national currency has hit a record low against the US dollar, trading at around 1.8 million rials against the…
FM holds calls with regional, int’l counterparts to discuss easing tensions
Egypt
April 28, 2026
FM holds calls with regional, int’l counterparts to discuss easing tensions
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty held phone calls on Monday, April 27, 2026, with…
Iran’s economy was in a dire state before the war. Now millions face job losses and poverty
Features/Interviews
April 28, 2026
Iran’s economy was in a dire state before the war. Now millions face job losses and poverty
Asal, a freelance designer in her 30s living in Tehran, used to get projects from abroad all the time. But…
Iran reaches agreements with Oman during Hormuz talks, FM says
Middle East
April 27, 2026
Iran reaches agreements with Oman during Hormuz talks, FM says
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Monday that “some agreements have been reached” with Oman during his meeting with…
FM, his Omani counterpart stress need to join efforts to prevent recurrence of military confrontations in region
Egypt
April 27, 2026
FM, his Omani counterpart stress need to join efforts to prevent recurrence of military confrontations in region
CAIRO, April 25 (MENA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty and Foreign Minister of…
Why Iran’s top diplomat is in Russia
Middle East
April 27, 2026
Why Iran’s top diplomat is in Russia
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in St. Petersburg, Russia on Monday ahead of planned talks with Russian President Vladimir…
The Iran war has the world buying more clean energy. China stands to benefit the most
Features/Interviews
April 27, 2026
The Iran war has the world buying more clean energy. China stands to benefit the most
The war in Iran has sent oil-starved countries scrambling for fuel. Many are opting for energy alternatives — and turning…
Military spending surges in Europe and Asia, pushing world to levels not seen in 16 years, report says
World
April 27, 2026
Military spending surges in Europe and Asia, pushing world to levels not seen in 16 years, report says
Global military spending surged by almost three percent in 2025, fueled largely by ballooning defense expenditures in Europe and Asia,…
Trump warns Iran has 3 days before its oil infrastructure explodes
Middle East
April 27, 2026
Trump warns Iran has 3 days before its oil infrastructure explodes
US President Donald Trump on Sunday warned that Iran has about three days before its oil infrastructure explodes. In an…
US commends Egypt’s handling of regional tensions
Economy
April 26, 2026
US commends Egypt’s handling of regional tensions
Chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt and head of the mission Omar Mehanna said that measures taken…