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๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

Western Europe wrestles with its Daddy issues

The article discusses Western Europe's relationship with the U.S. in light of NATO's role and recent geopolitical tensions.

Mar 22 โ€ข 17:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

Book about Gaza reveals the West's failure as a moral horizon

Omar El Akkad's book critiques the West's moral stance amid the ongoing crisis in Gaza, blending historical context with contemporary political commentary.

Mar 22 โ€ข 13:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

The dilemma of Iraqi Kurds before the offensive of their Western allies against Iran: 'This is not our war'

The article explores the complex situation faced by Iraqi Kurds regarding the conflict between their Western allies and Iran, highlighting their concerns about being drawn into a war they perceive as not their own.

Mar 22 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
World

The Fear of Europeans: Cities Without a Shield Against the New Iranian Weapon

News reports indicate that Western military commands are alarmed by Iran's newly tested ballistic missiles that could reach targets across almost all of Europe.

Mar 22 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

Americaโ€™s war with Iran could destroy NATO from within

The article discusses how America's military actions against Iran could potentially lead to the disintegration of NATO by exposing divisions and weakening Western unity.

Mar 21 โ€ข 23:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Western diplomatic missions in Jerusalem and Ramallah condemn "settler terrorism"

Western diplomatic missions in Jerusalem and Ramallah have condemned the rising 'settler terrorism' and actions against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.

Mar 21 โ€ข 20:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

The shadow that grows as you try to stamp it out

The article critiques the Western geopolitical mindset that perceives the world as a map needing correction, illustrating how Donald Trump embodies this arrogance in his approach to international relations.

Mar 21 โ€ข 16:54 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
World

Germany pulls embassy staff out of Niger citing concerns over growing jihadist violence

Germany has temporarily withdrawn its diplomatic staff from Niger due to rising concerns over jihadist violence and kidnapping threats against Western nationals.

Mar 21 โ€ข 14:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Oh Western Hypocrisy, You Will Be Alone

The article criticizes Western hypocrisy in international relations, arguing that principles of sovereignty and human rights are often invoked selectively when they serve national interests.

Mar 21 โ€ข 08:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

Extreme heat hits the U.S. in an event that happens every 500 years

A record heatwave affecting the western United States is a rare phenomenon linked to human-induced climate change, according to experts.

Mar 21 โ€ข 03:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
World

Fragment of an Iranian missile over Jerusalem, explosion in the Old City

An Iranian missile fragment has exploded near the Western Wall and Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, prompting a condemnation from the Israeli Foreign Ministry.

Mar 20 โ€ข 19:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

F.A.Z. Podcast for Germany: 'Cowards!' - Is Trump Ending the NATO Alliance?

The podcast discusses President Trump's increasing threats to leave NATO due to dissatisfaction with Western allies.

Mar 20 โ€ข 17:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

VIDEO: The French military seized a Russian tanker in the Mediterranean

The French Navy intercepted a Russian oil tanker in the Mediterranean that is reportedly part of a fleet used by Russia to circumvent Western sanctions on fuel exports, according to President Emmanuel Macron.

Mar 20 โ€ข 15:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
World

France Seizes False-Flagged Oil Tanker Coming From Russia

The French navy intercepted the oil tanker Deyna, sailing under a false flag from Russia, as part of efforts to combat Russia's circumvention of Western sanctions.

Mar 20 โ€ข 13:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Battlefield: The US's big step against Iran, deploying forces to open Hormuz

The US is deploying its military forces in a significant move against Iran amid escalating tensions in the region.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:38 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
World

Western Sahara: American Senators Want to Classify Polisario as a 'Terrorist Organization'

Three American senators have introduced a bill to classify the Polisario Front as a terrorist organization, sparking reactions even in Algeria, which supports the movement for self-determination in Western Sahara.

Mar 20 โ€ข 08:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
World

China, Iran help Russia prop up economy in occupied Ukrainian territories, report says

A report highlights how China, Iran, and North Korea are supporting Russiaโ€™s economy in occupied Ukrainian regions by providing alternatives to Western technologies and financial systems.

Mar 20 โ€ข 08:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Teen happiness falls in western countries as social media hours rise

The World Happiness Report indicates a decline in happiness among teens in Western countries, particularly among girls, correlating with increased social media usage.

Mar 20 โ€ข 04:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
World

Russia may deploy warships to escort shadow fleet, Kremlin aide says

A senior Kremlin aide indicated that Russia is contemplating sending naval warships to escort its shadow fleet amidst rising Western scrutiny of its maritime operations.

Mar 20 โ€ข 02:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Six Western allies promise to ensure safe shipping in the Strait of Hormuz

A group of six Western nations, including Italy and the Netherlands, have pledged to support safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions and Iranian attacks on commercial vessels.

Mar 19 โ€ข 14:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Death of Iranian Intelligence Chief Khatib in Israeli Attack

Israel claims it has killed Iranian intelligence chief Ismail Khatib, a statement previously denied by Iran, indicating a shift in the situation and escalating tensions in Western Asia.

Mar 19 โ€ข 08:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
World

Ali Larijani had no illusions about the West's plans to eliminate the Iranian regime

Ali Larijani expresses his belief that Western powers are determined to destroy Iran's revolutionary regime, suggesting conflict in the region.

Mar 18 โ€ข 16:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

Scandal of Human Hunting: Rich Europeans Allowed to Shoot Helpless Civilians in Sarajevo for Money

During the siege of Sarajevo, wealthy Western Europeans allegedly paid large sums to shoot at the city's residents, as detailed in a new Italian book.

Mar 18 โ€ข 16:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
World

Now Ukrainians can follow enemy movements in real time

Ukraine has provided partners access to live combat data to enhance their artificial intelligence in warfare and to give Western allies valuable insights into modern combat.

Mar 18 โ€ข 14:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

Kremlin agrees with Trump on standard of European leaders

The Kremlin supports Trump's criticism of current Western European leaders, likening them unfavorably to historical figures from World War II.

Mar 18 โ€ข 12:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

Vienna has become a Russian spy nest in Europe: intelligence stations are popping up like mushrooms after rain

Russia is quietly intensifying its intelligence operations in Vienna, Austria, exploiting legal loopholes and the country's neutrality, according to Western officials who note it as Russia's largest covert intelligence platform in Western countries.

Mar 18 โ€ข 09:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Scientists unveil the mystery of the 'rising river' that puzzled geologists for decades

Scientists have proposed a new explanation for the mystery of the 'rising river' in the western United States, revealing how it managed to navigate through a high mountain range.

Mar 18 โ€ข 09:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
World

The Prophetic Interview of Ali Larijani: What He Said About Oil and the Strait of Hormuz

Ali Larijani, a key figure in Iranian politics, expressed deep-seated beliefs about Western intentions against Iran prior to his death from Israeli airstrikes.

Mar 18 โ€ข 08:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Agnia Grigas. Kremlin Myths Prevent Peace in Ukraine

The article argues that Kremlin's 'compatriot' doctrine, initiated a decade ago, hampers Western politics and peace negotiations concerning the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Mar 18 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
World

Ali Larijani was ruthless โ€“ and clear-eyed about westโ€™s implacable hostility to Iran

Ali Larijani, a key Iranian political figure, reportedly died in a targeted Israeli airstrike, reflecting the ongoing tensions between Iran and Western powers.

Mar 18 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

A Very Western Story

The article discusses the implications of potential military actions by Israel against Iran amidst ongoing tensions in the region.

Mar 18 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Zelenskyy: Iran war gives me 'very bad feeling' about Ukraine peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed concern that the ongoing Iran conflict could negatively affect peace negotiations in Ukraine, urging key Western leaders to unite.

Mar 18 โ€ข 02:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Battle of the Strait of Hormuz: Has the Western Alliance Torn Apart?

The article discusses the geopolitical implications of the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran, highlighting America's request for allied support to secure navigation in the vital waterway.

Mar 17 โ€ข 16:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Guardian Australia
National & Local

The worldโ€™s largest light installation shines on a small Australian town

Western Australia's Albany is hosting a monumental light installation as part of its bicentenary celebrations.

Mar 17 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

No from London and Berlin. And the EU is pulling out too. "It's not in NATO territory"

Western responses to Trump's NATO ally requests for securing the Strait of Hormuz and facilitating oil trade have been overwhelmingly negative.

Mar 17 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

The West Warns Israel: Ground Offensive in Lebanon Will Be a Repeat of Gaza Strip

Western nations express concerns that Israel's ground offensive in Lebanon could lead to protracted conflict and greater civilian casualties.

Mar 16 โ€ข 21:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

A major ground offensive by Israel in Lebanon "must be avoided" say France, Germany, Canada, Italy and the UK

Western leaders warn against a large-scale Israeli ground offensive in Lebanon due to potential humanitarian crises.

Mar 16 โ€ข 20:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Joint statement by five Western leaders: "A major Israeli ground attack on Lebanon must be prevented"

Five Western leaders issued a joint statement emphasizing the need to prevent a large-scale Israeli ground operation in Lebanon due to potential humanitarian consequences.

Mar 16 โ€ข 20:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Western allies reject Donald Trump's call for NATO to unblock the Hormuz Strait

Western allies, including Germany and the UK, have dismissed Donald Trump's call for NATO's military intervention in the Hormuz Strait.

Mar 16 โ€ข 18:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

PEETER Vร•SU โŸฉ Do critics of the USA and Israel not know the facts?

The article discusses the recent military operation by Israel against Iran and the differing reactions from Western countries.

Mar 16 โ€ข 16:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

The โ€˜rules-based orderโ€™ has failed in its mission โ€“ helping the West do whatever it wants

The article critiques European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's remarks on the failure of the rules-based global order, attributing issues to the leaders of Western democracies rather than the system itself.

Mar 16 โ€ข 11:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

Habermas on Ukraine: "A war against a nuclear power cannot be 'won'"

Philosopher Jรผrgen Habermas has criticized Western policy towards Ukraine, urging for negotiations with Russia despite expressing support for Ukraine.

Mar 16 โ€ข 06:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Iran: Buildings engulfed in smoke from attack near police station; video

Israel conducted airstrikes near a police station in western Iran, causing significant destruction and panic in the area.

Mar 16 โ€ข 02:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Israeli reveals how long they plan to continue strikes against Iran

Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) plan to continue their campaign against Iran at least until the Jewish holiday of Passover, targeting thousands of objectives across Western and Central Iran.

Mar 15 โ€ข 18:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Israel: Expanding the Range of Attacks on Iran

The Israeli military has announced the expansion of its attacks on Iranian regime infrastructure, targeting additional areas in western and central Iran.

Mar 15 โ€ข 15:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

US and Israel carry out new strikes on western Iran

The US and Israel have conducted new military strikes on western Iran, escalating tensions in the region.

Mar 15 โ€ข 14:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Iranian military claims to have attacked police division in Israel with drones

The Iranian military asserts that it targeted police units in Israel with drone strikes, coinciding with Israel's announcement of renewed attacks in Western Iran.

Mar 15 โ€ข 12:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

There is more solidarity among regimes than among Western democracies

The article discusses how the ongoing conflict disproportionately affects Europe compared to the United States, with Europe facing high oil prices while the U.S. stands to profit.

Mar 15 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
World

Israel has begun extensive strikes in western Iran

The Israeli Defense Forces have initiated large-scale strikes targeting Iranian terrorist regime infrastructure in western Iran.

Mar 15 โ€ข 09:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

The Market is Stronger than Trump: Lifting Sanctions on Russian Barrels to Avoid a Crisis in America

A recent U.S. license permitting the import of Russian oil indicates a significant shift in Western decision-making amidst rising supply risks from the Gulf region.

Mar 15 โ€ข 03:57 UTC

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