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Divisions Within Trump Administration Over Strategy for Ending War With Iran

Disagreements are emerging inside the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump over how to conclude the ongoing conflict with Iran, which has now entered its second week without a clear exit strategy.

March 13, 2026

Politics

US Temporarily Lifts Sanctions on Russian Oil Amid Rising Prices

The US Treasury has temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian oil for 30 days, effective March 12, allowing shipments of oil and petroleum products already in transit. The move aims to stabilize global

March 13, 2026

Whats New

Vučić Warns of Potential Threat from Croatia and Albania

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić expressed concerns over what he described as a potential military alliance between Croatia, Albania, and Kosovo, emphasizing that Serbia is preparing to defend itself. “I lead a small

March 13, 2026

Serbia

Balkan Truckers Face EU Border Challenges; Bosnia Plans New Blockades

Truck drivers from Bosnia and Herzegovina announced that they will block border crossings starting March 23, protesting restrictions related to the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES). The system limits citizens from non-EU

March 13, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Israeli Foreign Minister Criticizes Croatian President’s Remarks as Anti-Israel

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar sharply condemned Croatian President Zoran Milanović’s recent statements regarding a call from Israel’s ambassador in Zagreb, Gary Koren, for Croatia to sever diplomatic ties with Iran. Sa’ar

March 13, 2026

Croatia

Serbian Parties in Montenegro’s Government Deliberately Obstruct EU Integration

Montenegro, often considered a frontrunner on the path to European Union membership, is facing internal obstacles that threaten to slow its accession. Despite clear recommendations from Brussels, the ruling coalition in Podgorica

March 13, 2026

Montenegro

Luka Dončić Shines as Lakers Top Bulls; Jokic Leads Nuggets in Big Comeback

Luka Dončić delivered a spectacular performance for the Los Angeles Lakers in a high-scoring 142-130 victory over the Chicago Bulls. The Slovenian NBA superstar scored 51 points—a career high in a Lakers

March 13, 2026

Sport

Iran’s New Supreme Leader Sends First Message After Appointment

Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s newly appointed supreme leader, has delivered his first public message since assuming the country’s highest political and religious position earlier this week. The statement was read on Iranian state

March 12, 2026

Politics

Gulf States Caught Between Washington and Tehran as Pressure Mounts Over Iran War

As the conflict between Iran and Israel intensifies, several Gulf nations are finding themselves in a difficult strategic position, facing pressure from the United States to become more involved while trying to

March 12, 2026

Business

US Launches Trade Probe Into EU and Other Major Economies, Signals Possible New Tariffs

The United States has launched a new trade investigation targeting several of the world’s largest economies, including China, the European Union, Mexico, India, Japan and South Korea, raising the possibility of new

March 12, 2026

Business

Commemorative Session in the Macedonian Parliament for the Anniversary of the Kocani tragedy

A commemorative session marking the anniversary of the tragedy in Kocani will be held today in the Assembly of the Republic of North Macedonia, starting at 11:00 a.m. Members of Parliament are

March 12, 2026

Macedonia

23 Years Have Passed Since the Assassination of Zoran Djindjic

Today marks 23 years since Zoran Djindjic, Prime Minister of Serbia, leader of the Democratic Party, and a leading figure of the Democratic Opposition of Serbia, was assassinated near the entrance of

March 12, 2026

Serbia