Date: 17 October 2026 Tags: World Politics, Albania, Protests, Civil Unrest Summary: Violent clashes between protesters and riot police continued for a fifth consecutive day in Albania’s capital, Tirana. Demonstrators, including students, threw rocks, petrol bombs and fireworks at police and government buildings. Police responded with tear gas and water cannon, with reports of rubber bullets being used. Hundreds have been arrested or investigated, 80 charged with disorder, an

Date: 17 October 2026 Tags: World Politics, Israel-Palestine Conflict, International Relations, Middle East Summary: - A delegation of European diplomats was attacked by masked Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank village of Taybeh. - The delegation included representatives from Belgium, France, Poland and the Catholic Church. - Diplomats were visiting Taybeh to assess repeated settler attacks against Palestinian communities during the olive harvest. - Belgian authoriti

Date: 17 October 2026 Tags: World Politics, US Politics, Russia-Ukraine War, International Sanctions Summary: - US President Donald Trump suspended numerous sanctions against Russia just two days before they were scheduled to take effect. - The sanctions were approved by Congress and signed into law by Trump in September. - Trump justified the suspension through an executive order, arguing that it served US national interests. - The legislation included tariffs of up to 100%

Date: 16 October 2026 Tags: World Politics, Ukraine War, US-Russia Relations, Energy Summary: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky defended his country's interests following renewed criticism from US President Donald Trump. Trump described Zelensky as more difficult to negotiate with than Vladimir Putin and condemned Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries. Tensions escalated after Washington agreed to import Russian diesel to reduce rising American fuel prices. Zelensky cr

Date: 12 October 2026 Tags: World Politics, Russia-Ukraine War, US Politics, Energy Summary: - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia attacked a power plant shortly after Donald Trump announced an immediate energy ceasefire. - Trump claimed on Sunday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to stop attacking each other's energy infrastructure. - Zelensky said Ukraine had not agreed to the arrangement beforehand but remained willing to participate if Russia complied. - T

Date: 11 October 2026 Tags: World Politics, Russia-Ukraine War, US Politics, Energy Summary: - US President Donald Trump announced an immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, claiming both countries had agreed. - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the announcement was unexpected and that Ukraine had not received confirmation of an agreement. - Zelensky confirmed Ukraine would accept an energy ceasefire if Russia formally agreed to the same conditions. -

Date: 10 October 2026 Tags: World Politics, US Politics, Russia-Ukraine War, Energy Summary: - US President Donald Trump said Ukraine should replace President Volodymyr Zelensky following criticism of Washington's Russian diesel agreement. - Trump accused Zelensky of obstructing peace negotiations and warned Ukraine to stop attacking Russian oil refineries. - Zelensky condemned the agreement, arguing that Russian -the agreement could provide Moscow with additional revenue to

Date: 10 October 2026 Tags: World Politics, India, Protests, Elections Summary: - Tens of thousands of security personnel have been deployed across Delhi to prevent demonstrations organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). - Hundreds of protesters have reportedly been detained, including movement founder Abhijeet Dipke and several prominent activists. - The movement began in May following controversial remarks by India's Chief Justice comparing unemployed young people to c

Date: 10 October 2026 Tags: World Politics, US Politics, Russia-Ukraine War, Energy Summary: - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned Donald Trump's agreement to import Russian diesel, warning it could help finance Russia's war. - Trump announced Russia would supply 300,000 tonnes immediately, 500,000 tonnes in November and further shipments afterwards. - The US Treasury temporarily suspended sanctions on Russian diesel exports until 7 April, while other Russian as

Date: 22 September 2026 Tags: World Politics, United Nations, UK Politics, US Politics Summary: Nearly 130 heads of state and government are gathering in New York for the UN General Assembly. This year’s theme focuses on restoring trust, managing global transformation and improving the UN’s effectiveness. Donald Trump is scheduled to address the assembly, discussing US foreign policy and international challenges. Emmanuel Macron, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Andy Burnham are also

Date: 1 September 2026 Tags: Ukraine War, Russia, World Politics, Conflict Summary: At least 12 people were killed and 20 injured in overnight Russian strikes on Kyiv and surrounding areas. Two children were among those injured during the attacks. Six railway workers were killed after a depot belonging to Ukraine's state railway was struck. Eight people were killed in Kyiv, where fires were reported across three districts. Four others died after a residential building was str

Date: 1 September 2026 Tags: World Politics, Iran, US, Middle East Summary: Iran vowed retaliation after US forces struck two Iranian launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command described the operation as a “limited, precise action” against an imminent threat. US officials said Iranian forces were preparing rockets and sea mines for deployment in the strait. Iran reported several military personnel killed in the American attack. The Revolutionary Gua

Why this matters: Disruption in the Strait of Hormuz affects global energy supplies and economic stability, with risks of wider geopolitical escalation. Date: 5 May 2026 Tags: World Politics, Middle East, Energy Summary: Four-week Gulf ceasefire is weakening amid ongoing US-Iran tensions. Diplomatic talks in Islamabad ended without agreement despite initial optimism. Pakistan is attempting to revive negotiations with limited progress. Risk of miscalculation or misunderstandin