#International relations

As the 2026 World Cup build-up continues in North America, renewed US-Iran peace talks and a diplomatic storm with India cast a long shadow from former President Trump's recent comments.

A new war between the U.S., Israel, and Iran threatens to derail a tenuous ceasefire in Gaza, leaving residents fearing deeper neglect and an exacerbation of the humanitarian crisis amidst renewed closures and rising prices.

In a major economic policy shift, former U.S. President Donald Trump has ended specific tariffs while implementing a new global 10% tariff, impacting international trade and economies worldwide in 2026.