US and Iran trade threats
The United States and Iran exchanged warnings on August 22, 2026, ahead of a planned announcement of additional U.S. economic sanctions against Iran and countries or c...
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Hormuz uncertainty lifts oil
Global oil prices rose sharply on August 10, 2026, as uncertainty continued over negotiations concerning the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran maintained that th...
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Strait of Hormuz, Iran and Oman
Iran said on August 9, 2026, that an agreement with Oman concerning shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz was approaching completion. Iranian Foreign Minister A...
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US Senate advances sanctions
The United States Senate passed legislation on August 7, 2026, expanding economic sanctions against Russia and maintaining sanctions involving Iran. The measure passed...
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US and Iran begin ceasefire
The United States and Iran entered a two-week ceasefire on April 8, 2026, following more than five weeks of military conflict. U.S. President Donald Trump announced th...
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Cuban Aid Flotilla Arrives Amid Sanctions
A humanitarian flotilla carrying aid to Cuba arrived in Havana on March 24, 2026, as part of an international initiative aimed at delivering supplies amid U.S. sanctio...
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Trump says Cuba may fall soon
United States President Donald Trump stated on March 6, 2026, that Cuba “is going to fall pretty soon” during a phone interview discussing foreign policy and ongoing i...
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US and Israel strike Iran
The United States and Israel launched coordinated military strikes against Iran on February 28, 2026. The operation targeted Iranian military facilities, missile capab...
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Israeli athletes return to Olympics after Gaza conflict amid international scrutiny
Israeli athletes return to Olympics after Gaza conflict amid international scrutiny In February 2026, Israeli athletes were welcomed to participate in the W...
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European Union Approves New Sanctions on Belarus
European Union Approves New Sanctions on Belarus On February 4, 2026, the European Union formally approved a new sanctions package targeting Belarus in resp...
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Seizure of the Marinera oil tanker and transfer of its captain from Scottish waters
Seizure of the Marinera Oil Tanker and Transfer of Its Captain from Scottish Waters On 7 January 2026, the United States Coast Guard and U.S. military speci...
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World economic forum debates geopolitical tensions and trade rifts
Leaders at the 56th annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, engaged in high-level discussions on global security, economic growth, and geopolitical competit...
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Escalation of U.S.–Iran Tensions and Airspace Disruptions
On January 15, 2026, tensions between the United States and Iran escalated following renewed threats from U.S. leadership and regional military repositioning. Iran tem...
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Syrian transitional President Ahmad al‑Sharaa makes historic White House visit
Syrian transitional President Ahmad al‑Sharaa makes historic White House visit Syrian transitional President Ahmad al‑Sharaa visited the White House in Washington, D....
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Recognition of Palestine as a sovereign state
Recognition of Palestine as a Sovereign State The State of Palestine was proclaimed by the Palestine Liberation Organization on 15 November 1988. The State ...
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US warns ICC member states against proceedings targeting Israel
US warns ICC member states against proceedings targeting Israel On July 10, 2025, the United States government issued warnings to member states of the International C...
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United States Imposes Sanctions on UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese
On July 9, 2025, the United States government announced sanctions against Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in...
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Nord Stream pipeline sabotage confirmed
The Nord Stream pipelines are two major natural gas pipelines, Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2, running under the Baltic Sea from Russia to Germany. The pipelines were...
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Russia invades Ukraine nationwide
Russia launched a large-scale military invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced what he called a special military operation...
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Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Role and Statements Around January 6 Capitol Attack
On January 6, 2021, a violent mob stormed the United States Capitol as Congress was certifying the 2020 presidential election results. Marjorie Taylor Greene, then a p...
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Collective Security Fails in the Ethiopian Crisis
18 November 1935 — League of Nations sanctions against Italy enter into force after Mussolini's invasion of Ethiopia. The measures exclude crucial materials such as oi...
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Italy Invades Ethiopia
3 October 1935 — Fascist Italy invades Ethiopia from Eritrea and Italian Somaliland. Mussolini seeks imperial expansion, prestige and revenge for Italy's earlier defea...
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United States Freezes Japanese Assets
26 July 1941 — Following Japan's movement into southern French Indochina, the United States freezes Japanese assets. British and Dutch measures follow, and Japanese ac...
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