Tag: middle east

US-Iran tensions flare up as Trump threatens “hard” strikes

International September 1, 2026 at 09:12

The US-Iran conflict has entered a new phase after hostilities resumed on Monday following a month of relative calm, with Washington having shifted its...

US removes Syria from terror list after 47 years

International August 25, 2026 at 11:26

The United States announced on Monday that it had removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, where the country had remained...

Trump’s sanctions begin as Tehran warns of “earthquake-like” retaliation

International August 24, 2026 at 11:14

The US administration is set to unveil new sanctions on Monday, described by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as an “economic D-Day”, despite warnings from...

EU Presidency: Cyprus proves its role as EU–Middle East bridge

Cyprus August 24, 2026 at 10:16

The Cyprus EU Presidency highlighted the country's distinctive geopolitical role as a bridge between the European Union and the Middle East and wider region,...