By sofiaj@schwart… , 10 July, 2026 China tests warhead in response to Fiji defence pact July 11 – 17, 2026 News Jonathan Pearlman Dozens killed as Russia intensifies attacks on Kyiv. Trump declares ceasefire deal with Iran ‘over’. Heatwaves in Europe and US.
By kyeh@thesaturd… , 26 June, 2026 Starmer quits, Britain readies for seventh PM in 10 years June 27 – July 3, 2026 News Jonathan Pearlman Trump temporarily eases sanctions on Iranian oil supplies. Bougainville’s leaders accuse PNG parliament of blocking bid for independence.
By cindym@thesatu… , 19 June, 2026 Trump signs US–Iran deal, but serious tensions remain June 20 – 26, 2026 News Jonathan Pearlman Protesters denounce Indonesian ‘waste’. G7 vote to increase sanctions on Russia. Burnham moves to oust Starmer.
By kyeh@thesaturd… , 29 May, 2026 Russia bombards Kyiv with hypersonic missile for first time May 30 – June 5, 2026 News Jonathan Pearlman United States and Iran trade blows. Quad alliance to build port in Fiji. China mine disaster kills 82.
By patrickb@schwa… , 18 May, 2026 Trade war and peace on Trump, Xi agenda May 16 – 22, 2026 News Jonathan Pearlman Australia–Vanuatu security deal. Trump dismisses Iran proposal. Keir Starmer’s leadership crisis.
By Anonymous (not verified) , 13 May, 2026 Jonathan Pearlman is The Saturday Paper’s world editor and the editor of Australian Foreign Affairs.
By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 April, 2026 Ceasefire holds despite ongoing blockade of strait April 25 – May 1, 2026 News Jonathan Pearlman Getty Images Israel and Lebanon set for talks. Luxon survives leadership vote. Ukraine’s robot army.
By Anonymous (not verified) , 17 April, 2026 Orbán’s 16-year reign over Hungary ends in landslide April 18 – 24, 2026 Jonathan Pearlman Attila Husejnow / SOPA Images US blockade shuts Strait of Hormuz. Israel and Lebanon in talks. Albanese in South-East Asia.
By Anonymous (not verified) , 3 April, 2026 Trump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s energy framework April 4 – 10, 2026 Jonathan Pearlman Majid Saeedi / Getty Images War forces shift to coal. Israel’s plan to keep Lebanese land. Ukraine offers ‘energy ceasefire’.
By Anonymous (not verified) , 27 March, 2026 Tehran hoses down Trump’s claim of a ceasefire deal March 28 – April 3, 2026 Jonathan Pearlman Xinhua News Agency Iran to allow ‘non-hostile’ ships through. Russia’s biggest drone attack. Pentagon’s war on Anthropic.
