The head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) on Monday said the energy crisis caused by the ongoing war in West Asia is worse than the 1970s oil crisis and the Ukraine war, as Iran holds a fifth of the global energy supply hostage due to its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The world…
The war in Western Asia entered its 23rd day, with heavy Iranian missile bombardment of two cities in southern Israel, one of which houses a nuclear facility. More than 150 people were injured in the attacks, which came just hours after US President Donald Trump threatened to attack Iran’s power plants unless Tehran lifts its…
British Defence Minister and war veteran Al Carnes has warned of ‘very dangerous times’ as Britain faces threats from Russian submarine and warship activity and the growing Iran crisis. Russian leader Vladimir Putin (Image: Gavriil Grigorov/Sputnik/Kremlin Pool/EPA/Shutterstock) British Defence Minister Al Carnes has warned that “we live in very dangerous times” due to growing threats…
South Pars is the world’s largest natural gas reserve, shared by Iran and Qatar. (AP Photo/File) Israel on Wednesday attacked South Pars, the world’s largest natural gas field, which Iran shares with Qatar across the Gulf. It is reportedly the first attack on Iranian energy infrastructure in the Gulf since the US-Israeli war began on…
Domestic violence that does not result in ‘broken bones or open wounds’ is now legal in Afghanistan under new Taliban laws – while ‘indecent’ cases carry a maximum of 15 days in jail Domestic violence that results in ‘no broken bones’ is now legal in the country (file photo) (Image: Getty Images) Afghanistan has ‘legalised’…
Vladimir Putin’s top aides issued a scary warning. One of Vladimir Putin’s top aides issued a scary warning to Europe, describing the continent as an “evil empire”. On his Russian state TV show, “Sunday Evening with Vladimir Solovyov”, the notorious host delivered a heated speech criticising Russia’s internal economic policies before lashing out at Germany…
The increase in maritime Arctic traffic, which received increased attention as President Trump pressured the United States to annex Greenland, has come with a huge environmental cost: black carbon, or soot, released from ships makes the ice melt even faster. In meetings with international shipping regulators this week, several countries are making the case for ships…
