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El ejército utiliza sistemas más baratos y accesibles para derribar proyectiles, con resultado desigual. Los expertos señalan la importancia de su uso eficiente y de destruir las lanzaderas
El Gobierno de Nicusor Dan descarta un ataque de Teherán. ”Las declaraciones solo han sido sobre la situación política y consecuencias legales", sostiene el ministro de Defensa
Teherán desmiente haber pedido un alto el fuego, como dijo el mandatario republicano, al tiempo que lanza su mayor oleada de misiles contra Israel de las últimas semanas
Furioso con los aliados europeos por no unirse a su guerra contra Irán, el mandatario republicano sugiere la salida del socio más importante de la Alianza Atlántica, una decisión que él no puede tomar unilateralmente
35 países acudirán al encuentro. Starmer responde a la amenaza de Trump de dejar la OTAN con el compromiso de reforzar la cooperación en defensa con la UE
El presidente de Estados Unidos afirma , en una entrevista a 'The Daily Telegraph' asegura que la decisión está "fuera de toda reconsideración". "Nunca me convenció" la Organización, añade Leer
El conflicto bélico, que incluye el disparo de misiles iraníes contra la ciudad, limita la celebración. Irán intensificó sus ataques en la jornada de la Pascua judía que empezó el miércoles por la noche Leer
El objetivo es garantizar la seguridad de los buques y reanudar el transporte de productos básicos a través del Estrecho ahora bloqueado por Irán Leer
El tabloide británico 'Daily Mail' publica imágenes explícitas del marido de la ex secretaria de Seguridad Nacional, Byron Noem, y sus conversaciones extramatrimoniales Leer
El anuncio del gobierno de Trump se da a casi tres meses de la operación militar estadounidense que acabó con la captura en Caracas de Nicolás Maduro y su esposa, Cilia Flores.
Poland’s prime minister says prospect of an energy crisis in Europe and Viktor Orbán’s moves to block support for Ukraine also play into Russia’s handsAnd Donald Trump’s comments about Macron sparked anger in France (10:17), with politicians – including a Macron critic – were outraged by the US president’s attack, AFP reported.“Honestly, it’s not up to par,” said Yaël Braun-Pivet, president of France’s lower house…
Ukrainian president says ceasefire could show diplomacy works, while Russia dismisses statement as ‘PR stunt’. What we know on day 1,499Volodymyr Zelenskyy has criticised Russia for responding to an offer of an Easter truce with airstrikes. The Ukrainian president said on Wednesday he had spoken to US negotiators about an Easter ceasefire but Russian forces had fired more than 700 drones – many of them…
President used speech to justify the war and offer a timeline for its completion, as he faces falling poll numbers and a global energy crisis‘We have all the cards’: Trump says US war on Iran ‘nearing completion’Israel hits Iran with waves of attacks and says it killed top Hezbollah commanderTrump has claimed that Iran was “right at the doorstep” of gaining a nuclear weapon.Earlier on Wednesday the president said he…
Markets sink after president offers little detail on how he intends to wind down conflict over next two to three weeksMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump used a prime time address to the nation on Wednesday evening to declare the month-long war in Iran a success “nearing completion”, despite a spiraling conflict that has caused economic turmoil across the globe, fractured transatlantic alliances and eroded…
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President Trump said the United States would hit Iran “extremely hard” over the next two to three weeks. He said the war was already a success but did not offer a concrete exit timeline.
Doubts that the United States would come to the aid of NATO allies increase each time, prompting Europeans to consider an alliance without Washington.
The United States and Israel have done significant damage to Iran’s military capabilities. But Iran still fires missiles, has nuclear material and coordinates with militias in the region.
A plan briefed to Trump last week to insert ground forces to remove Iran’s nuclear material would be a very difficult endeavor of a type never before attempted in wartime.
However, U.S. law dictates that only an act of Congress or a Senate resolution can withdraw Washington from the alliance.
Syrian President al-Sharaa on Iran war: ‘Syria will remain outside this conflict’ News release jon.wallace 1 April 2026 In his first UK public event, President Ahmed al-Sharaa urged negotiations to resolve the US-Israeli war on Iran – and discussed elections, reconstruction and foreign policy. Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa visited Chatham House on…
Starmer’s handling of Trump and Iran reflects public opinion, but shows the limits of UK power Expert comment jon.wallace 25 March 2026 The war threatens the UK prime minister’s hopes for economic recovery and heaps pressure on US relations he has worked hard to maintain. A long war will see his problems mount. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has…
Any Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon will work to Hezbollah’s advantage Expert comment jon.wallace 25 March 2026 The Lebanese government has failed to effectively confront Hezbollah. But a prolonged Israeli incursion will only reenergize the group. As many focus on the US/Israeli war on Iran, another related conflict is intensifying in Lebanon.…
The Iran war should boost security cooperation by US Pacific allies like Japan, the Philippines and South Korea Expert comment jon.wallace 18 March 2026 The war is fuelling worries about US commitment to its Pacific partners. The ‘triangle’ of US-aligned countries must use the moment to strengthen their mutual defence. The US war with Iran…
Sánchez’s principled stand against Trump matters. So does Merz’s silence Expert comment thilton.drupal 5 March 2026 Spain’s leader has taken a strong position in refusing the US demand to use Spanish bases to strike Iran. Europe should show solidarity in the face of Trump’s threats. On Tuesday 3 March, US President Donald Trump announced that his…
Anthropic’s feud with the Pentagon reveals the limits of AI governance Expert comment LToremark 4 March 2026 The Pentagon’s dispute with AI company Anthropic underscores the gridlock in AI governance – and just how far the Trump administration will go to ensure major tech companies fall in line. Last week, President Donald Trump announced that the US…
Macron’s nuclear weapons offer to Europe: Gaullist policy, updated for a more unstable world Expert comment jon.wallace 4 March 2026 ‘Dissuasion avancée’ is intended to give France’s partners a greater stake in nuclear deterrence, retain French command and control – and prevent proliferation. President Emmanuel Macron’s speech on 2 March, on the…
How will the war in Iran affect Ukraine? 11 March 2026 — 15:00 TO 16:15 GMT Anonymous (not verified) 4 March 2026 Online Assessing the geopolitical, military and economic spillover effects of the Iran conflict on Russia’s war against Ukraine. Experts examine how Middle East conflict may alter the course of the war in Ukraine. The recent…
Trump’s decision to make a rare prime-time address the nation highlights the growing pressure he’s facing to make his war aims clearer to Americans
The Arctic, where temperatures are rising three to four times faster than elsewhere on the planet, has become a coveted area for multiple countries
El reporte de la jornada para entender la ofensiva militar, las represalias y el creciente temor a una expansión del enfrentamiento
El presidente dio un mensaje de 18 minutos en el que advirtió a Teherán con atacar objetivos estratégicos “con extrema dureza” si no se concretara un acuerdo “en las próximas dos o tres semanas”; la reacción de los mercados
En diálogo con LN+, el analista internacional Andrés Repetto analizó el impacto de las definiciones del presidente estadounidense sobre la OTAN y su nuevo rumbo estratégico en Medio Oriente
El mandatario norteamericano dijo que está considerando seriamente retirar a Washington de la Alianza Atlántica; una ley de 2024 establece que la decisión debería pasar por los legisladores
La Canciller y el subsecretario de Estado, Christopher Landau, firmaron un Memorando de Entendimiento en Washington D.C.
Comisión de Soberanía y Seguridad aprobóel inicio del control político sobre la operación militar "Ofensiva Total" en Lago Agrio.
La defensa del exvicepresidente denuncia un cuadro de "desnutrición severa" y pérdida de más de 9 kilogramos en tres meses.
Ministerio de Seguridad investiga cómo un cargamento de droga cruzó Costa Rica sin ser detectado y fue decomisado en Nicaragua.
La defensa de Edwin López Vega, alias Pecho de Rata, solicitó a un tribunal en Texas aplazar por 90 días la conferencia previa al juicio y plazos procesales para preparar el caso.
El presidente francés busca un acercamiento a Tokio en medio de la convulsión mundial por la guerra en Irán Leer
La semana pasada, Moscú ya había llevado a cabo uno de los mayores ataques diurnos contra Ucrania desde la invasión rusa con más de 400 drones Leer
As sowing season approaches across the region, farmers face scarcity and rising cost of fertiliser.
Oil traders that normally thrive on volatility caught out by scale of crisis as energy shock unfurled
Cobertura en tiempo real con las novedades más importantes del conflicto y las acciones del mandatario estadounidense, Donald Trump
A un mes del estallido del conflicto en Medio Oriente, el analista Andrés Repetto detalló en diálogo con LN+, cuáles son los objetivos estratégicos de los principales actores involucrados
Lo publicó en X después de que el presidente norteamericano hablara de un pedido de tregua
El conflicto no es positivo ni negativo: es neutro. La clave está en cómo lo gestionamos.
Donald Trump, presidente de EE.UU., habló sobre los ataques a Irán en las próximas semanas y una apertura al diálogo en un discurso televisado.
Rusia confirma que mantendrá su apoyo a Cuba tras la llegada de un petrolero con 730.000 barriles. La isla enfrenta una crisis energética marcada por apagones y escasez.
Una asociación recoge firmas para un referéndum independentista en el bastión conservador del país, gobernado por los liberales
La presencia del republicano se interpreta como un intento de presionar a los magistrados, que este miércoles analizan el caso sobre la ciudadanía por derecho de nacimiento
El Departamento del Tesoro elimina a la presidenta de Venezuela de la lista principal de nacionales especialmente designados, que conlleva el bloqueo de activos financieros
El secretario de Estado de Estados Unidos indica en una entrevista que sobre Cuba habrá “novedades bastante pronto”
Pekín e Islamabad han presentado esta semana una iniciativa conjunta de cinco puntos para poner fin a la guerra en Irán Leer
El republicano, que asistió a la audiencia del alto tribunal en lo que se considera una presión a los jueces, pretende reinterpretar la histórica Enmienda 14, vigente desde 1868 Leer
Pese a las expectativas generadas, el presidente estadounidense evitó poner plazos concretos para el fin del conflicto.
Un nuevo estudio dirigido por la Universidad de Aberdeen revela que una herramienta de inteligencia artificial puede mejorar las tasas de detección del cáncer de mama en un 10%.
Las turbulencias en el suministro energético global por la guerra en en Medio Oriente ponen a prueba la apuesta china por las energías renovables y el almacenaje de crudo.
Perú se ha convertido en un modelo citado por el gobierno de Milei por su estabilidad macroeconómica.
War shows little sign of easing despite Donald Trump claiming Iranian leadership ‘just asked’ for ceasefireMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsrael unleashed two waves of attacks on Tehran and said it had killed a senior Hezbollah commander on Wednesday with little sign of the war easing up despite Donald Trump repeating a claim that Iran’s leadership was seeking a ceasefire.The US president, writing on social media,…
Ministers accused of being too fearful of offending Emirates to help Britons detained for sharing images of warMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesThe families of UK citizens held in the United Arab Emirates over allegations that they shared images of the conflict with Iran have voiced frustration at the British government’s failure to help.Several British citizens are among more than 100 foreign nationals who…
Iraqi civilians are paying the price of the Iran war Expert comment thilton.drupal 1 April 2026 The US-Israeli war on Iran has disrupted oil exports, pushed up prices and deepened fears of electricity shortages. Iraq has been increasingly dragged into the US and Israel’s war with Iran, with both sides attacking each other on its territory. Civilians…
US pressure on Zambia shows that Western aid has become nakedly transactional Expert comment LToremark 24 March 2026 The US insisting on preferential access to minerals as part of health deal – and Zambia pushing back – highlights how aid is changing. Western aid for health and development is undergoing two major changes. First, it is shrinking…
To secure critical minerals supply governments need to take a stake in industry Expert comment jon.wallace 18 March 2026 To establish some measure of control of minerals supply, market-oriented governments are starting to directly invest in mining projects. Governments that don’t are placing their manufacturing sectors, energy security, and national defence at risk. …
US energy prices were set to rise long before the Iran war Expert comment thilton.drupal 11 March 2026 Even if the disruption to oil and gas from the Iran war subsides, the Trump administration’s energy policy will likely lead to a long-term increase in energy prices. In his election campaign, US President Donald Trump promised to halve energy prices…
El gobierno de Donald Trump retiró de una lista negra a la actual presidenta en el marco del creciente entendimiento con el gobierno venezolano
El presidente destacó el regreso de astronautas estadounidenses a las cercanías de la Luna tras más de medio siglo, en medio de los preparativos finales de la NASA para una misión clave
La misión Artemis II, el avance de China y la pelea por el Polo Sur lunar muestran que el satélite ya no es solo un objetivo científico: se transformó en el centro de una disputa geopolítica, económica y tecnológica
Presidente Trump afirmó que EU golpeará a Irán 'con extrema dureza durante las dos o tres semanas siguientes'.
Trump dará esta noche un discurso para actualizar sobre la guerra y anunciar un posible calendario para su final, según reportó 'The Wall Street Journal'.
Vea el video de la histórica llegada de Donald Trump a la Corte Suprema, donde se examina su polémica propuesta sobre la ciudadanía por nacimiento.
La Corte Suprema de EE. UU. examina el decreto de Trump que busca limitar la ciudadanía por nacimiento; Trump asistió a la audiencia.
Durante la pandemia, se planteó una propuesta que merece retomarse: desarrollar vivienda urbana en alquiler asequible mediante asociaciones público-privadas. La idea es sencilla pero poderosa
El republicano se limitó a señalar que están "cada vez más cerca" de terminar el "trabajo" en Irán y prometió una bajada drástica de los precios de la gasolina una vez que terminen las hostilidades Leer
Gasoline is being stolen and gas station workers in Bangladesh, Pakistan and India have been killed over fuel shortages and soaring prices caused by the war against Iran.
Tras discurso del Presidente Donald Trump sobre Irán, los futuros del crudo Brent se elevaron hasta los 106.16 dólares.
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El discurso de Donald Trump sobre Irán provocó la subida del precio del barril de petróleo WTI a más de 104 dólares este miércoles.
Peyvand Naeimi, capturado en enero durante las manifestaciones contra el régimen, ha sido sometido a ejecuciones simuladas y tortura y forma parte de una religión perseguida desde la fundación de la República Islámica en 1979
Washington retiró a Rodríguez de su lista negra mediante una publicación en el sitio web de la oficina gubernamental encargada de las sanciones económicas (OFAC). Leer
Irán prometió mantener cerrado el estrecho de Ormuz y solo abrirlo "para quienes cumplan con sus nuevas leyes".
US households paid $1,000 more for the same goods over the past year, with lower-income families hit the hardest.
Trump’s tariffs were supposed to make the US richer. American households paid $1,500 more.
Asian stocks also took a hit after Trump’s speech as most Southeast Asian countries rely heavily on oil imports.
As the war enters day 34, US President Donald Trump said Washington was close to achieving its objectives.
US president says Washington is 'getting very close' to achieving goals as he promises to bomb Iran into 'Stone Ages'.
Harlan Ullman, a former senior US naval officer, has slammed President Trump’s address to the nation.
US President Donald Trump said Iran was the ‘bully of the Middle East’ but is ‘no longer a threat’.
President Trump says the US will bring Iran ‘back to the Stone Ages where they belong' by striking hard.
US President Donald Trump says nations that rely on oil from the Strait of Hormuz should build up some delayed courage.
Brent crude rises 6.5% as US president vows to hit Iran ‘extremely hard’ over coming weeksBusiness live – latest updatesOil prices soared and stocks sank after Donald Trump vowed in a televised speech to hit Iran “extremely hard” over the coming weeks, knocking investors hopes of a near-term end to the conflict in the Middle East.Brent crude prices jumped by more than 7% on Thursday morning to pass $108.50 a barrel,…
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La fusée Space Launch System de la NASA a décollé jeudi à 0 h 35 avec à son bord quatre astronautes. Cette mission de neuf jours autour de notre satellite naturel est une première depuis cinquante-quatre ans. L’objectif, édicté par Donald Trump et l’agence spatiale américaine, est le retour des humains sur la Lune en 2028.
« Macron, que sa femme traite extrêmement mal… il se remet encore du coup de poing qu’il a pris à la mâchoire », a déclaré le président américain, qui reproche au chef de l’Etat français de ne pas prendre part à la guerre contre l’Iran.
President Trump did not define a clear path out of the conflict, which he estimated would end within three weeks.
The president made his case for the U.S. attack, and said that the main objectives had been achieved.
Removing sanctions would allow Delcy Rodríguez, the country’s acting leader, to conduct business with U.S. companies and potentially meet with President Trump.
Any decision by Iran to keep fighting would complicate President Trump’s stated goal of trying to end the war within weeks.
We look at what has changed, and what hasn’t, as a result of the joint U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.
The letter, by President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran, was at times defiant, patronizing or conciliatory, and came hours before President Trump was set to address the American people on the war.
It’s even more complicated than capturing a Venezuelan president.
Iran’s new leaders are more radical and less risk-averse than their predecessors.
Each of Washington’s imperfect options comes with trade-offs and uncertainties.
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CUSMA compliance suddenly became a must-have for dodging high tariffs and surviving the trade war
Trump pidió al resto de países a 'ocupar' el estrecho de Ormuz y amenazó con atacar a Irán con extrema dureza durante las próximas dos a tres semanas. Lea un resumen del discurso.
Estados Unidos retira sanciones a Delcy Rodríguez; la presidenta interina venezolana valora el acto como un avance en la 'normalización' de los lazos bilaterales.
Cuatro países de Latinoamérica se posicionaron en un ranking internacional que seleccionó a las 20 mejores ciudades del mundo para comer. Conozca cuáles son.