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The Week - World

White House claims Iran war 'terminated' Speed Read - Our understanding means the 60-day clock pauses or stops, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said - Speed Read

2 days ago

A passage to India for Colombia's 'cocaine hippos'? -- In the Spotlight -- Son of Indian billionaire offers sanctuary to feral herd, descendants of animals owned by Pablo Escobar -- Harriet Marsden, The Week UK -- Published

2 days ago

'We need to take a new approach to break this cycle' -- Instant Opinion -- Opinion, comment and editorials of the day -- Justin Klawans, The Week US -- Published

3 days ago

Is UAE departure the death blow for Opec? -- Today's Big Question -- Loss of third-biggest oil producer and one of longest-serving members could be existential threat to alliance, as other countries 'chafe' under production quotas -- Harriet Marsden, The Week UK -- Published

3 days ago

The products used in the US most impacted by higher oil prices -- In the Spotlight -- Everything from condoms to skin care could be affected -- Justin Klawans, The Week US -- Published

3 days ago

Which side is winning the war: Russia or Ukraine? -- The Explainer -- Both Moscow and Kyiv can point to small victories but the overall picture has barely changed in fifth year of conflict -- The Week UK -- Last updated

4 days ago

UAE quits OPEC, eroding oil cartel's leverage -- Speed Read -- The country had been the organization's third-largest producer -- Peter Weber, The Week US -- Published

4 days ago

Are we close to World War Three? -- In Depth -- Defence experts believe the world may be 'edging towards a form of conflict that is already under way, even if not yet fully recognised' -- The Week UK -- Last updated

4 days ago

Trump weighs Iran offer to end war without nuclear deal -- Speed Read -- Iranians are serious about getting themselves out of the mess that they're in, said Secretary of State Marco Rubio -- Rafi Schwartz, The Week US -- Published

4 days ago

Why is Donald Trump threatening the Falklands? -- Today's Big Question -- Change in US policy could embolden Argentina, but a military invasion remains unlikely -- The Week UK -- Published

4 days ago

Italy's controversial off-grid 'forest family' -- In the Spotlight -- Political backlash over court order to take couple's young children into care -- Harriet Marsden, The Week UK -- Published

4 days ago

Iran flexes its power over Strait of Hormuz -- Feature -- Retaliation includes the seizure of cargo ships -- The Week US -- Published

4 days ago

Iranian envoy visits Russia amid stalled US talks -- Speed Read -- President Donald Trump called off diplomatic meetings with his envoys -- Peter Weber, The Week US -- Published

4 days ago

Why Japan is scrapping its ban on exporting lethal arms -- Under The Radar -- The prime minister is tearing up pacifist rules in an 'increasingly severe security environment' -- Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK -- Published

4 days ago

Why are stock markets surging despite Iran crisis? -- Today's Big Question -- All-time share-price highs reveal an 'inexplicable optimism', but fears of collapse due to US-Iran volatility are keeping bankers 'awake at night' -- Will Barker, The Week UK -- Published

4 days ago