Global oil prices plunged below $84 per barrel on Tuesday as reports of a preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement to restore diplomatic ties triggered a market rally, reducing fears of supply disruptions in one of the world’s most volatile energy regions. The benchmark Brent crude contract settled at $83.75—a 3.2% drop from Monday’s peak—while U.S. WTI crude … Read more
Iran’s Warning: Why the U.S. Proxy Conflict in the Middle East Is Far From Over Maria Petrova June 10, 2024 World Tehran’s latest rhetoric—describing the U.S. As an “unavoidable adversary” in a “continuing war”—marks a sharp escalation in a conflict that has already reshaped the Middle East’s geopolitical landscape. While Washington’s focus remains divided between … Read more
Trump Cancels Iran Strike After Urgent Appeal from Three Gulf Monarchs By Maria Petrova, Editor, World | World Today Journal May 19, 2026 | Updated 10:45 AM GMT+2 U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the cancellation of planned military strikes against Iran, a decision made after direct appeals from three key Gulf monarchs who warned … Read more
Diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran have hit a significant roadblock after President Donald Trump rejected the latest peace proposal from Tehran. The proposal, delivered through Pakistani intermediaries, sought to resolve the immediate crisis by reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but failed to meet the White House’s demands … Read more
U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan has left the Trump administration amid rising tensions with Iran, according to multiple Pentagon and media reports. His departure comes as the United States navigates a volatile period in the Middle East, marked by heightened military activity and diplomatic strain. Phelan, who had served as the 78th Secretary of the … Read more
Fire Aboard US Navy’s USS Gerald R. Ford During Tensions in the Red Sea A fire broke out aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford, the US Navy’s newest and largest aircraft carrier, on Thursday, March 12, amidst heightened tensions in the Red Sea and ongoing concerns over escalating conflict involving Iran and its proxies. According … Read more
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly expressed dissatisfaction with a recent military action undertaken by the United States Navy, which resulted in the sinking of an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, near Sri Lanka, on March 4th. The incident, which reportedly led to the deaths of 87 crew members and the rescue of … Read more
Lisbon, Portugal – The global football community is grappling with the announcement from Iran that it will not participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a decision stemming from escalating tensions with the United States and Israel. The move, confirmed by Iran’s Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali, casts a shadow over the upcoming tournament, co-hosted by … Read more
The specter of escalating conflict between the United States and Iran looms large as indirect negotiations unfold in Geneva, Switzerland, this February. Former Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) has weighed in on the critical talks, emphasizing their potential to fundamentally reshape the global landscape. The negotiations, focused primarily on the future of Iran’s nuclear … Read more