Author: tut0ugh
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US President Donald Trump has ruled out a ceasefire with Iran, stating the United States is focused on achieving its military objectives. Speaking from the White House on Friday (20 March), Trump said “We could have dialogue, but I don’t want to do a ceasefire,” Trump said from the White House South Lawn before departing…
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The UK has authorised the United States to use British bases for strikes on Iranian sites targeting the Strait of Hormuz, expanding on a previous arrangement limited to defensive operations. A Downing Street spokesperson said ministers meeting Friday (20 March) afternoon had “confirmed” that Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s agreement for the US to use British…
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Namibia and Botswana have agreed to deepen cooperation on trade, infrastructure, and natural resource management following a one-day working visit in Windhoek. Namibia President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah hosted Botswana President Duma Gideon Boko, reviewing existing agreements and exploring ways to expand economic links. “We agreed that we should have regular consultations to assess progress and ensure…
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Prime Minister Lawrence Wong of Singapore has warned that continued disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could have far-reaching consequences for the global economy, cautioning that “a prolonged blockage of the strait will have significant implications for the global economy and may tip the global economy into a tail spin, into a downturn or even…
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The French Navy boarded the Mozambique-flagged oil tanker Deyna in the Western Mediterranean on Friday (20 March), French President Emmanuel Macron announced on X. The vessel, sailing from Murmansk, was suspected of operating under a false flag and is linked to Russia’s sanctions-evading “shadow fleet.” The operation, conducted with British allies, aims to prevent ships…
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Switzerland’s Federal Council has confirmed that exports of war materiel to the United States cannot currently be authorised amid the country’s involvement in the Iran conflict. No new licences have been issued since 28 February, though existing permits remain valid. An interdepartmental expert group — including the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research…
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Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected claims he “dragged” the United States into war with Iran, calling the accusations “fake news” and stressing that US President Donald Trump acts independently. Speaking to media on Thursday (19 March), Netanyahu said Washington required no persuasion on the risks posed by Iran’s nuclear programme. His remarks followed…
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Denmark reportedly drew up contingency plans to defend Greenland following repeated statements by US President Donald Trump about acquiring the Arctic territory, according to public broadcaster DR. Citing senior government and military sources, the report said Danish forces deployed in January were authorised to destroy airport runways in Nuuk and Kangerlussuaq to prevent a potential…
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EU leaders have failed to persuade Viktor Orbán, Hungary’s prime minister, to support a €90bn (£78bn) loan agreed last year to aid Ukraine. Orbán has refused to sign off on the funds, citing a dispute over the damaged Druzhba oil pipeline. Orbán stressed that he will ‘never support any kind of decision which is in…
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The UK and Nigeria have agreed a landmark £746 million ($902m) financing deal to redevelop two of Nigeria’s major trading ports: the Lagos Port Complex (Apapa Quays) and TinCan Island Port Complex. The agreement, coordinated by UK Export Finance (UKEF) and arranged by Citibank London, supports thousands of UK jobs and invests hundreds of millions…
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