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Hungary Drops Veto on Massive EU Loan to Ukraine

Hungary Drops Veto on Massive EU Loan to Ukraine

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at the final hurdle to Ukraine receiving a massive European Union loan, the latest tensions in the...

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Alexandra Sharp

Who Will Next Lead the United Nations?

Who Will Next Lead the United Nations?

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at changing United Nations leadership, new doubts over U.S.-Iran peace talks, and Japan’s massive...

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Alexandra Sharp

How Likely Are U.S.-Iran Peace Talks in Islamabad?

How Likely Are U.S.-Iran Peace Talks in Islamabad?

Foreign & Public Diplomacy Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at potential peace talks between the United States and Iran,...

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Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Is ‘Completely Open’

Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Is ‘Completely Open’

Foreign & Public Diplomacy Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at the current status of the Strait of Hormuz, the reauthorization...

17.04.2026 6

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Pope Leo Blasts ‘Tyrants’ in Thinly Veiled Critique of Trump

Pope Leo Blasts ‘Tyrants’ in Thinly Veiled Critique of Trump

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at the Vatican taking aim at the White House, a 10-day cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon, and...

16.04.2026 6

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Alexandra Sharp

Magyar’s Big Plans for Budapest

Magyar’s Big Plans for Budapest

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at planned pro-Europe reforms in Hungary, the prospects of an Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire in...

15.04.2026 8

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Israel, Lebanon Hold Rare U.S.-Mediated Peace Talks on Hezbollah

Israel, Lebanon Hold Rare U.S.-Mediated Peace Talks on Hezbollah

Foreign & Public Diplomacy Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at negotiations to end the Israel-Hezbollah conflict in Lebanon,...

14.04.2026 7

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Alexandra Sharp

U.S. Military Imposes Blockade on Iranian Ports in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. Military Imposes Blockade on Iranian Ports in Strait of Hormuz

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at a U.S. military blockade on Iranian ports as well as key elections in Hungary, Peru, Canada, and...

13.04.2026 6

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U.S.-Iran Peace Talks May Collapse Before They Even Begin

Foreign & Public Diplomacy Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at new stressors to planned U.S.-Iran peace talks, a rare meeting...

10.04.2026 10

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Rutte Defends NATO’s Iran War Response Amid Trump’s Ire

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at NATO chief Mark Rutte’s comments about the Iran war, a covert British-Norwegian operation to...

09.04.2026 9

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Cease-Fire Confusion Over Lebanon

Foreign & Public Diplomacy Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at early setbacks to the U.S.-Iran cease-fire deal, Greece’s...

09.04.2026 20

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Will Trump Attack or TACO?

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at U.S. threats to Iranian civilian infrastructure, White House support for Hungarian Prime...

07.04.2026 9

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Iran, U.S. Reject Cease-Fire Proposals

Foreign & Public Diplomacy Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at diplomatic efforts to end the U.S.-Iran war, a potential path of...

06.04.2026 7

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Iran Shoots Down U.S. Fighter Jet, One Crew Member Still Missing

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at Iran shooting down a U.S. fighter jet, Myanmar electing ex-junta leader Min Aung Hlaing to be...

04.04.2026 10

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U.K. Hosts Coalition Talks to Reopen Hormuz—Without the U.S.

Foreign & Public Diplomacy Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at international efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a 7.6...

02.04.2026 10

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Trump Mulls Pulling U.S. Out of NATO

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at the United States threatening to leave NATO, how global markets are reacting to the energy...

01.04.2026 10

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Iran Says It Will Target U.S. Tech Companies in the Middle East

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at major U.S. and Iranian military operations, concerns that Hungary is too close to Russia, and...

01.04.2026 10

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Trump Claims ‘Great Progress’ in Iran Peace Talks

Foreign & Public Diplomacy Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at the murky status of U.S. talks to end the Iran war, Lebanon...

30.03.2026 10

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Rubio: U.S.-Iran War Could Last Another 2 to 4 Weeks

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at a U.S. timeline for the Iran war, how Republican lawmakers are prioritizing funding for...

28.03.2026 10

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G-7 Aims to Balance Addressing Russia-Ukraine, Iran Wars

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at the split focus of the G-7, the World Trade Organization’s warning for global trade norms, and...

26.03.2026 10

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Iran Rejects Trump’s 15-Point Peace Plan

Foreign & Public Diplomacy Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at dueling proposals to end the U.S.-Iran war, Denmark’s efforts...

25.03.2026 10

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Can Frederiksen Win Over Denmark—Again?

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at Denmark’s snap parliamentary elections, possible U.S.-Iran peace talks, and a new free trade...

24.03.2026 10

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Trump Claims U.S., Iran Engaged in ‘Very Strong Talks’

Foreign & Public Diplomacy Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at possible talks between the United States and Iran to end the war,...

23.03.2026 10

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Iran Intensifies Strikes on Gulf Energy Facilities

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at the threat facing oil facilities in the Persian Gulf, Denmark’s strategy to deter U.S....

22.03.2026 10

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Trump Praises Japan’s Takaichi for ‘Stepping Up’ in Iran War

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at Japan’s mixed support for the U.S. war against Iran, Hungary blocking a European Union loan...

19.03.2026 10

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Tehran Vows to Strike Gulf Oil, Gas Facilities

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at an attack on Iran’s South Pars gas field, Pakistan and Afghanistan pausing strikes, and...

18.03.2026 10

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Kabul Accuses Pakistani Airstrike of Killing Over 400 People

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at a lethal Pakistani attack in Afghanistan, the alleged assassination of Iranian security chief...

17.03.2026 10

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Trump Seeks Help to Reopen Hormuz. Europe Says No.

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at Europe rebuffing the White House’s request for help, potential delays to a U.S.-China summit,...

16.03.2026 10

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Six U.S. Troops Killed in Aircraft Crash in Iraq

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at the rising U.S. death toll in the Iran war, allegations of Pakistani forces targeting civilians...

13.03.2026 10

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Iran’s New Supreme Leader Vows to Continue Blocking the Strait of Hormuz

We’ve lifted the paywall. Foreign Policy’s coverage of the Iran war is free to read for a limited time. Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re...

12.03.2026 10

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Countries Agree to Historic Emergency Oil Reserve Release

We’ve lifted the paywall. Foreign Policy’s coverage of the Iran war is free to read for a limited time. Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re...

11.03.2026 10

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Iran Threatens to Stop Oil From Leaving the Middle East

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at Iran’s efforts to control the Strait of Hormuz, North Korea denouncing joint U.S.-South Korean...

10.03.2026 10

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Oil Prices Spike as Iran War Impacts Global Energy Flows

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at the Iran war’s impact on global oil prices, a landmark corruption trial in Turkey, and the...

09.03.2026 10

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Trump Demands Iran’s ‘Unconditional Surrender’

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at U.S. President Donald Trump’s demands for Iran, Finland’s proposed new nuclear policy, and a...

06.03.2026 20

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The Iran War Spills Beyond the Middle East

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at spillover in the U.S.-Israel war against Iran, Nepal’s crucial parliamentary elections, and...

05.03.2026 10

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U.S., Israel Keep Up Military Pressure on Iran

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at military developments in the Iran war, joint U.S.-Ecuador operations against alleged...

04.03.2026 10

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Americans Stranded in Middle East as U.S. Urges Its Citizens to Depart

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at the United States urging its citizens to depart the Middle East, the humanitarian cost of...

03.03.2026 10

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The U.S.-Israel War Against Iran Is Not Slowing Down Anytime Soon

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at the state of play for U.S. ambitions in Iran, Hezbollah’s renewed attacks on Israel, and...

03.03.2026 20

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Pakistan Says It’s in ‘Open War’ With Afghanistan

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at the conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan, the U.S. ambassador to Israel’s guidance to...

28.02.2026 20

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U.S., Iran Make ‘Significant Progress’ in Nuclear Talks, Mediator Says

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at the outcome of indirect nuclear talks between the United States and Iran, a potential thaw in...

27.02.2026 10

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Rubio Meets With Caribbean Leaders to Discuss U.S. Policy

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at U.S. policy in the Caribbean, Germany fostering trade ties with China, and Zimbabwe’s push for...

26.02.2026 40

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The Russia-Ukraine War Enters Its Fifth Year

Russia’s War in Ukraine Understanding the conflict four years on. Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at where the Russia-Ukraine war...

25.02.2026 40

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Mexican Drug Lord’s Killing Sparks Widespread Violence

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at the deadly fallout of a Mexican cartel leader’s killing, upcoming U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, and...

24.02.2026 60

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Trump’s Tariff Fight Isn’t Over Yet

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at new U.S. tariffs after a landmark Supreme Court ruling, the White House considering limited...

21.02.2026 20

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Trump’s Board of Peace Takes on Gaza

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at the first Board of Peace meeting on Gaza, possible U.S. strikes on Iran, and a life sentence for...

20.02.2026 20

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Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Cut Short in Geneva

Foreign & Public Diplomacy Russia’s War in Ukraine Understanding the conflict three years on. Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking...

19.02.2026 20

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A Hectic Day for U.S. Negotiators

Foreign & Public Diplomacy Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at U.S. diplomatic efforts in Geneva, advanced missile systems for...

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A New Chapter for Bangladesh

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at crucial election results in Bangladesh, the United States deploying a second aircraft carrier to...

14.02.2026 60

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The EU Lacks Market Competitiveness—and Its Leaders Know

13.02.2026 20

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Netanyahu Urges Trump to Include Israel’s Demands in Iran Nuclear Talks

12.02.2026 20

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