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Escalation

The Eastern Mediterranean faces a new escalation of tensions

The Eastern Mediterranean may once again soon become one of the most sensitive flashpoints in global politics as, according to Bloomberg, Türkiye is preparing draft legislation to formalise its claims to disputed maritime zones in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean.

11 May 2026-10:29
Trump signals rapid end to US-Iran conflict as peace proposal is reviewed

Donald Trump has said he expects a rapid end to the war between the United States and Iran as Tehran reviews a new American peace proposal aimed at formally ending the conflict, according to statements cited in ongoing diplomatic discussions.

07 May 2026-09:01
Unfinished Iran war could give Xi the upper hand in Trump talks

China has urged caution and renewed diplomatic efforts as tensions between the United States and Iran continue to fluctuate, with fragile ceasefire conditions still in place. Beijing emphasized the importance of maintaining stability in the Middle East, warning that any escalation could have serious global consequences.

04 May 2026-10:01
What is the current situation in the Russia–Ukraine war as of May 2, 2026?

The war between Russia and Ukraine remains one of the most widely followed global conflicts, and on May 2, 2026, it continues to dominate international headlines.

02 May 2026-22:03
Senior Iranian, Emirati officials hold first high-level contact since outbreak of war

Senior Iranian and Emirati officials have exchanged views on ways to de-escalate tensions in West Asia in what appears to be the first high-level contact between the two sides since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran in late February.

16 Apr 2026-11:45
A clean victory: Azerbaijan is the only one that won the war unconditionally

Today, security has become the most pressing issue in the world. This is because security itself has become scarce. The world is engulfed in conflicts. The war in Ukraine, now entering its fourth year, and the 40-day war in the Middle East are increasingly viewed by analysts as steps towards a third world war. Looking at current developments, such forecasts no longer seem distant. This is no longer a scenario from apocalyptic cinema, but a situation in which approaching the brink could at any moment become irreversible.

10 Apr 2026-09:20
China signals military escalation with 40-day airspace shutdown near Taiwan

The Chinese government recently announced an unusual 40-day air exclusion zone off the coast of Shanghai without explanation.

09 Apr 2026-16:41
France reiterates firm opposition to attacks on infrastructure in Iran

Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on Tuesday reiterated France's opposition to any attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure in Iran amid US threats, warning against stepping into a "vicious cycle."

07 Apr 2026-12:58
Why a school in Chernihiv became a target in Russia’s drone campaign

Russian drones struck a school in Ukraine’s Chernihiv region in the latest escalation involving unmanned aerial attacks on civilian infrastructure.

06 Apr 2026-12:43
Portugal to open embassy in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and his Portuguese counterpart, Paulo Rangel, have held a phone call to discuss the current state of cooperation between Azerbaijan and Portugal, its future development, as well as regional and international security issues.

01 Apr 2026-19:15