Politics
The conflict in the Middle East could halt the development of AI
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East and rising oil prices could lead to a halt in the development of artificial intelligence.
Only 7% of Americans support a US ground operation in Iran
An overwhelming majority of Americans believe that US President Donald Trump will order a ground military operation in Iran, yet few support such a move.
Former FBI Director James Comey has been summoned to court in the case concerning the ‘grand conspiracy’ against Donald Trump
Former FBI Director James Comey has been summoned to court as part of the investigation into the so-called ‘big conspiracy’. This refers to the case against officials who were involved in investigations into Donald Trump.
A war with Iran is weakening Donald Trump’s position
A war against Iran is influencing Donald Trump’s political stance and altering the dynamics of his second presidential term. Even a brief conflict could have consequences for US domestic and foreign policy.
Iran has attacked energy facilities in the Gulf
A series of attacks on energy infrastructure in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the UAE has marked a new phase in the escalation of the war. Damage has been reported at oil refineries and gas facilities.
Russia is looking to pass a law that would allow Putin to send troops into another country ‘to protect Russians’
The Russian government has submitted to the State Duma a bill drafted by the Ministry of Defence that expands Putin’s powers to deploy the Armed Forces abroad to ‘protect Russians’ in the event of their arrest or criminal prosecution by foreign courts.
The US has lifted sanctions on six individuals and companies linked to Russia
The US Department of the Treasury has updated the SDN sanctions list and removed several individuals and entities that were previously subject to restrictions due to activities linked to Russia. The update was published by the US Office of Foreign Assets Control on 18 March 2026.
A war with Iran heightens the risks of a prolonged global gas crisis
The attacks on the Ras Laffan complex in Qatar and the restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz are already affecting the global liquefied natural gas market. Asian countries are feeling the impact most acutely, but a protracted crisis could also hit developed economies.
Seven countries are ready to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz — in order to bring down oil prices
The leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan and Canada have issued a joint statement saying that their countries are ready to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
US Vice-President J.D. Vance is planning a visit to Hungary ahead of the elections
US Vice-President J.D. Vance plans to visit Hungary in the coming days. The visit is seen as a show of support for Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in the run-up to the elections.
“The shadow economy is thriving,” said the MP, noting a significant slowdown in efforts to bring the economy out of the shadows
Danylo Getmantsev, Chair of the Tax Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, has stated that he is dissatisfied with the pace of the fight against the shadow economy. According to him, the state budget is set to fall short by more than 30 billion hryvnias in 2025, and the reserve allocated for combating the shadow economy has either not been used at all or has not been fully utilised.
Despite the war, around 90 ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz
Since the start of the war with Iran, around 90 vessels, including oil tankers, have passed through the Strait of Hormuz. Despite restrictions on traffic, Iran continues to export oil.
