Russia – War Watch

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei | Benjamin Netanyahu | Donald Trump | Europe | G7 | Gaza | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Middle East and north Africa | Nuclear weapons | Palestinian territories | Petrol prices | Russia | Trump administration | Ukraine | US news | World news

I’ll resume bombing if Iran acts up, Trump warns after criticism of deal
ByPatrick Wintour in Évian-les-Bains June 17, 2026June 17, 2026

At G7 meeting in France, president angrily rejects suggestions US will contribute to $300bn fund for IranEurope live – latest updatesMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump has responded to criticism of his ceasefire deal with Iran, warning at th…

Read More I’ll resume bombing if Iran acts up, Trump warns after criticism of deal
Arms trade | Ayatollah Ali Khamenei | Benjamin Netanyahu | Donald Trump | Europe | Gaza | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Middle East and north Africa | Nuclear weapons | Palestinian territories | Petrol prices | Russia | Ukraine | US foreign policy | US military | US news | World news

Patriot missile shortage has created ‘window of vulnerability’ Russia is exploiting in Ukraine
ByPeter Beaumont Senior international correspondent June 2, 2026

Countries that rely on US-made air defence system feel increasingly exposed as interceptor supplies dwindle Russia is exploiting a critical global shortage of air defence interceptor missiles as it ramps up its airstrikes against Ukraine, amid warnings…

Read More Patriot missile shortage has created ‘window of vulnerability’ Russia is exploiting in Ukraine
Blacklisting | Danon, Danny (1971- ) | Defense and Military Forces | Gaza Strip | Hamas | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel-Gaza War (2023- ) | Israel–Iran War | Kidnapping and Hostages | Netanyahu, Benjamin | Palestinians | Prisoners of War | Rapid Support Forces (Sudan) | Russia | Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) | Sex Crimes | Sudan | Ukraine | United Nations

U.N. Adds Israeli and Russian Forces to Sexual Violence List
ByAlan Yuhas May 29, 2026

Israel has denied the accusations and condemned the report, which listed dozens of countries and nonstate groups as “credibly suspected” of patterns of rape and sexual violence.

Read More U.N. Adds Israeli and Russian Forces to Sexual Violence List
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei | Benjamin Netanyahu | Donald Trump | Europe | Gaza | Human rights | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Middle East and north Africa | Nuclear weapons | Palestine | Palestinian territories | Petrol prices | Rape and sexual assault | Russia | Ukraine | United Nations | Violence against women and girls | World news

UN adds Israel and Russia to blacklist for sexual violence in conflict
ByEmma Graham-Harrison Chief Middle East correspondent May 29, 2026

Organisation cites abuse, including rape of male detainees, by security forces of governments which have blocked UN investigatorsThe UN has added Israel and Russia to a blacklist for sexual violence in conflict, citing abuse by security forces, includi…

Read More UN adds Israel and Russia to blacklist for sexual violence in conflict
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei | Benjamin Netanyahu | Donald Trump | Gaza | Hamas | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Lebanon | Middle East and north Africa | Nuclear weapons | Palestine | Palestinian territories | Petrol prices | Romania | Russia | US news | US politics | US-Israel war on Iran | World news

The Guardian view on Israel and Gaza: the threat of further humanitarian catastrophe | Editorial
ByEditorial May 29, 2026

As Donald Trump looks for peace with Iran, Benjamin Netanyahu’s government escalates elsewhere – and Europe stands by“He’ll do whatever I want him to do,” said Donald Trump, addressing his discussions with Benjamin Netanyahu over their illegal war on I…

Read More The Guardian view on Israel and Gaza: the threat of further humanitarian catastrophe | Editorial
Commodities | Economic Conditions and Trends | Embargoes and Sanctions | Inflation (Economics) | International Trade and World Market | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Iraq | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Kuwait | Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline | Persian Gulf | Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) | Production | Qatar | Russia | Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) | Saudi Arabia | Strait of Hormuz | United Arab Emirates | United States | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

Which Countries Are Profiting From the Iran War Oil Shock
ByAmy Fan and Rebecca F. Elliott May 16, 2026May 22, 2026

An analysis of oil export data offers clues about which nations have benefited from higher prices, and which have lost a lot of revenue.

Read More Which Countries Are Profiting From the Iran War Oil Shock
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei | Benjamin Netanyahu | Culture | Donald Trump | Europe | Eurovision | Eurovision 2026 | Gaza | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Middle East and north Africa | Music | Nuclear weapons | Palestinian territories | Petrol prices | Russia | Television & radio | Ukraine | World news

I’m a Eurovision superfan, but this year’s contest brings only sadness. I won’t be tuning in
ByDave Keating May 16, 2026

Mismanagement and political campaigning have sucked the joy out of an event meant to bring people togetherFor the past two years, amid intensifying controversy over Israel’s participation in Eurovision, I and most other Eurovision superfans have stuck …

Read More I’m a Eurovision superfan, but this year’s contest brings only sadness. I won’t be tuning in
Art | Demonstrations, Protests and Riots | Fainaru, Belu-Simion | internal-open-access-from-nl | International Criminal Court | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel-Gaza War (2023- ) | Israel–Iran War | Russia | Venice Biennale | War Crimes, Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity

Venice Biennale Jury Resigns Amid Tension Over Awards Ban
ByAlex Marshall April 30, 2026May 5, 2026

The jury of the world’s most important art exhibition had said it wouldn’t consider artists from countries whose leaders are accused of crimes against humanity.

Read More Venice Biennale Jury Resigns Amid Tension Over Awards Ban
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei | Benjamin Netanyahu | Donald Trump | Europe | Gaza | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Keir Starmer | Middle East and north Africa | Nato | Netherlands | Nuclear weapons | Palestinian territories | Petrol prices | Royal Navy | Russia | Strait of Hormuz | US news | US-Israel war on Iran | World news

Britain to create joint naval force with nine European countries as ‘complement’ to Nato
ByDan Sabbagh Defence and security editor April 29, 2026

Royal Navy chief says unified naval force will deter future Russian threats from the ‘open sea border’ to the northBritain has agreed to create a unified naval force with nine European countries to deter future Russian threats from the “open sea border…

Read More Britain to create joint naval force with nine European countries as ‘complement’ to Nato
International Relations | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Iraq | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Kuwait | Natural Gas | Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline | Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries | Persian Gulf | Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) | Production | Qatar | Russia | Saudi Arabia | Shutdowns (Institutional) | Strait of Hormuz | Trump, Donald J | United Arab Emirates | United States | United States International Relations | United States Politics and Government | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

Loss of Emirates Further Weakens OPEC’s Influence
ByIvan Penn and Rebecca F. Elliott April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

The exit of the United Arab Emirates is the most significant in a series of departures from the oil cartel in recent years.

Read More Loss of Emirates Further Weakens OPEC’s Influence