Iran / USA: ceasefire effectively over after fresh military exchanges

09 Jul 2026
Donald Trump says the ceasefire agreement with Iran is effectively over, blasting the country's leadership as ‘scum’ and ‘cuckoo’ after fresh exchanges of fire. He has expressed little confidence in further negotiations, but…

UK commits £752 million Ukraine aid package funded by frozen Russian assets

02 Jul 2026
Britain has announced a £752 million military aid package for Ukraine, including 150,000 drones and more than 350 air defence missiles and radar systems, all to be delivered by the end of 2026.…

Cuba / USA: accusations of no progress in talks

02 Jul 2026
Relations between Cuba and the USA are strained, as foreign minister Bruno Rodriguez says recent talks have produced no progress. Cuba says it remains open to dialogue but accuses the US of increasing…

UK waters down new Russian oil sanctions as fuel prices rise

21 May 2026
The Government has softened planned sanctions banning imports of diesel and jet fuel refined from Russian oil in third countries, citing concerns over rising fuel prices and supply disruption caused by conflict in…

Russia: EU imposes sanctions for ‘unlawful deportation’ of Ukrainian children

14 May 2026
The EU has imposed sanctions on 23 Russian institutions and officials accused of involvement in the unlawful deportation and indoctrination of Ukrainian children since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine estimates that around…

UK armed forces helped US seizure of tanker

08 Jan 2026
The UK armed forces have confirmed they supported a US-led operation to seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic, amid growing concerns over so-called 'shadow fleets' evading international sanctions. The tanker,…

Hungary / USA: Trump gives one-year exemption from sanctions

14 Nov 2025
Donald Trump has granted Hungary a one-year exemption from US sanctions on Russian oil and gas purchases, marking a diplomatic win for Viktor Orbán. The move followed Orbán’s visit to Washington, where Trump…

Ukraine: Trump claims ‘great progress’ in talks with Putin

07 Aug 2025
Donald Trump has described talks on 6 August between his envoy Steve Witkoff and Vladimir Putin as ‘highly productive’, claiming that ‘great progress’ has been made toward ending the Ukraine war. The Kremlin…

Middle East: Trump seals a deal with Saudi Arabia, lifts sanctions on Syria

15 May 2025
Donald Trump began a Middle East tour with major policy and economic announcements, including lifting long-standing US sanctions on Syria - a country rebuilding after civil war and regime change. The move, which…

Iran: Trump seeks to curb Tehran’s nuclear ambitions

11 Apr 2025
Donald Trump is intensifying his efforts to address Iran’s nuclear ambitions. After withdrawing from the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA), he reimposed sanctions, citing Iran's support for militias like Hamas and Hezbollah. Iran has…
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