Priya Nair
World Affairs Correspondent
Priya covers international news, geopolitics and global markets from London and New York.
Stories by Priya Nair
Trump Says Ukraine 'Has Given Us Nothing' as Relations Hit a New Low
After waiving Russia sanctions days before they took effect, President Trump publicly broke with Kyiv on October 19. US officials are traveling to Norway for talks this week.
Russian Strike Leaves More Than 500,000 Ukrainians Without Power
A massive overnight attack on October 19 hit Ukraine's power grid without warning. Kyiv responded with a 1,000-drone barrage of its own as the proposed energy truce collapses.
US Strikes Iran Again as War of Attrition Enters Its Seventh Month
American forces hit Iranian targets September 1. One strike destroyed a home hosting a wedding, killing five people, local officials said.
Iran Memorandum of Understanding Expires With No Final Deal; US Redoubles Sanctions
The 60-day window for a final agreement ended August 17. Days earlier, Trump said he had 'cancelled' a planned attack over what he called agreed perimeters.
US Reinstates Naval Blockade on Iran; Strike in Jordan Kills Three American Troops
Washington restored the blockade July 14. Three days later, an Iranian strike killed three US troops in Jordan, the war's deadliest single day for American forces since spring.
US Strikes Iran Again After Memorandum of Understanding Collapses in Weeks
The June 2026 deal to end the conflict unraveled almost immediately. Washington launched its first post-MoU strikes on June 26 after Iran attacked commercial tankers.
US-Iran Talks Fail in Lengthy Negotiation, Then a Fragile Ceasefire Takes Hold
Direct talks collapsed April 11 after hours of negotiation. Within weeks, both sides had reasons to stop shooting; a ceasefire agreed in April held, for now.
Hezbollah Fires Into Northern Israel, Prompting Large-Scale Israeli Operations in Lebanon
The March 2 escalation opened a new front linked to the Iran war, days after the joint US-Israeli strike campaign began.
US and Israel Launch War on Iran With Hundreds of Strikes; Khamenei Killed
Operation Epic Fury and Operation Roaring Lion began February 28 with strikes across Iran that assassinated Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and reshaped the Middle East overnight.
Ukraine Restores Power to Chornobyl Plant as Energy Crisis Deepens
The IAEA reported a total loss of off-site power at Chornobyl after widespread military activity. Ukraine says supply was restored January 21.
Iran's Crackdown on Nationwide Protests Deepens as Death Toll Mounts
Protests that began December 28 have drawn a violent state response. Rights groups say more than 2,500 people have been killed, including 147 security officials.
Pentagon Accelerates Military Buildup Near Iran as Nuclear Negotiations Stall
The US military buildup around Iran, running since late December, is the largest concentration of force in the region since the Iraq War, officials say.