Australians told to continue Easter travel plans despite fuel shortages
Despite widespread fuel shortages impacting hundreds of petrol stations across Australia, citizens are advised to proceed with their Easter travel plans. The scarcity is attributed to the Iran war dis
Former World Bank chief says Iran economy collapsing into ‘barter system’ amid conflict
Former World Bank President David Malpass warns that Iran's economy is on the brink of collapsing into a "barter system" due to its escalating financial crisis, exacerbated by ongoing conflicts with t
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Iran claims it downed C-130 aircraft and two Black Hawks during U.S. rescue mission
The U.S. successfully rescued a second airman whose F-15 jet was downed in Iran, as tensions escalate with Israel preparing to attack Iranian energy facilities within the week, pending U.S. approval.
Senator to grill health agency over hospital debt
The chair of the Senate health committee is set to intensely question the National Health Security Office (NHSO) regarding its financial management. This scrutiny will occur during the government's po
One Global Power, One Regional Power, Two Different Goals
The United States and Israel, while both concerned with Iran, are seeing their strategic paths diverge significantly after three weeks of conflict, driven by their differing global and regional priori
India news: Stocks open in positive territory after massive sell-off
Indian stocks opened positively despite investor anxiety fueled by the escalating US-Israel conflict in Iran, which is disrupting global energy supplies and driving up oil prices. This international i
North Korea’s New Destroyer Sets Sail for the First Time, Tests Missile Systems
North Korea’s 5,000‑ton destroyer Choe Hyon sailed under its own power for the first time, showcasing upgraded VLS and missile‑test trials observed by Kim Jong Un. Analysts say the ship signals Pyongy
Why Escalation Favors Iran
Rising tensions between the U.S., Israel and Iran risk backfiring on Washington, as analysts argue that any further escalation would play into Tehran’s strategic hands—while Iran’s foreign minister in
MAGA divides over Israel as Trump stirs Iran debate
Trump’s vow to back Israel in a possible war with Iran has fractured the MAGA wing, as leading right‑wing voices denounce the GOP establishment’s Israel policy while Trump predicts Iran’s new supreme
Japan to deploy counter-strike missiles closer to China by end-March
Japan will station its long‑range Type 12 surface‑to‑ship missiles in Kumamoto by the end of March, bolstering a counter‑strike capability aimed at Chinese forces amid escalating Taiwan tensions. Beij
China Is Learning the Lessons of Hard Power
The Iran strikes will convince Beijing to double down on military growth.
Keeping Kyiv Warm Under Fire
As Russian strikes batter the grid, a corruption scandal deepens Ukraine’s winter crisis.
Luna: Graham ‘does NOT tell the President what to do’
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R‑Fla.) rebuked Sen. Lindsey Graham (R‑S.C.) for backing a U.S. military strike in Iran, insisting that no senator tells President Trump how to manage the conflict. The exchang
Lebanese nurse refuses to leave her post at hospital despite losses
Amidst the devastating 2024 Israel-Hezbollah war, a Lebanese nurse in the Bekaa Valley exemplifies profound dedication, choosing to remain at her critical hospital post despite the personal tragedy of
Kuwait Petroleum Says Headquarters Set Ablaze by Drone Strike - Bloomberg.com
Kuwait Petroleum's headquarters were reportedly set ablaze by a drone strike, with Reuters and Al Jazeera corroborating broader Iranian attacks targeting Kuwait's oil sector, power, water plants, and
Rewards for reporting illegal foreign workers in Japan spark controversy
The prefecture's governor said the policy is not meant to eliminate foreign workers.
Yemen’s Houthis claim cluster missile attack on Israel’s Ben Gurion airport
Yemen's Houthi military spokesman, Yahya Saree, has claimed responsibility for a cluster missile and drone attack on Israel's Ben Gurion airport in Jaffa. This marks a significant escalation as the Ho
Trump seeks to end the war without it becoming ‘an abject failure’
Former President Trump is reportedly seeking an exit from the ongoing conflict without it being perceived as a complete failure, a situation Barbara Slavin of the Stimson Center attributes to his misr
McEnany sounds alarm: Midterms ‘will be hard’ for Republicans
Former White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany issued a stark warning Saturday, predicting a challenging November midterm election for Republicans as they aim to retain control of Congress. Speak
Graham backs Trump’s Iran ultimatum as deadline approaches: ‘Choose wisely’
Senator Lindsey Graham publicly backed President Trump's 48-hour ultimatum for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and pursue a peace deal, urging Iran to "choose wisely." However, Iran's command swif