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China Readies J-35AE Stealth Fighter for Pakistan
China's state broadcaster has aired footage of a J-35AE export-variant stealth fighter with AVIC markings, the first full operational display, with Pakistan viewed as the lead buyer for up to 40 units
Iranian VLCCs Breach Hormuz Blockade, Reroute via Lombok
Two Iranian supertankers carrying 3.8 million barrels of crude evaded the US Navy's Strait of Hormuz blockade over the weekend, transiting the Lombok Strait en route to Indonesia's Riau Archipelago —
Trump Pauses Project Freedom After Iran Deal Progress
President Trump announced a brief pause in Project Freedom, the U.S. effort to shepherd stranded vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, citing progress on an Iran deal and a request from Pakistan. Iran
Trump Says Iran War Over as Missiles Fly Over Hormuz
Amid a fragile cease‑fire, the White House declares the Iran war finished, with Secretary Rubio proclaiming “Operation Epic Fury” complete, even as missiles continue to streak the Strait of Hormuz and
Trump taunts Indiana 'RINOs' on primary day
President Trump endorsed challengers and publicly mocked Indiana Republican state senators who opposed his redistricting push as voters headed to the polls in the state's GOP primaries.
Rubio Takes White House Mic on Iran
Marco Rubio stepped into the White House briefing room to defend Trump's Iran strategy, projecting presidential readiness amid escalating tensions and legal woes for the administration. Behind the sce
Rubio warns against ‘destabilising’ acts on Taiwan before Trump’s China visit
Amid rising Iranian maritime pressure and China's aggressive Taiwan drills, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned on May 5 that any destabilising moves on Taiwan would be counter to both US and Chi
Trump seeks draw down thousands of US troops in Europe
Trump’s push to pull thousands of U.S. troops out of Europe, reported by AP and echoed by Reuters, underscores his broader foreign‑policy pivot even as a judge rebukes his national‑security claims and
Trump, Xi Meet in Beijing to Set US‑China Guardrails
Trump’s upcoming Beijing visit will be less a peace overture and more a pragmatic pact to manage an entrenched US‑China rivalry. Both leaders are expected to set informal “guardrails” that preserve th
China says US Cuba sanctions illegal, urges lift
China condemned the United States' expanded sanctions on Cuba as illegal, urging Washington to lift the embargo and any coercive pressure, and warned that the measures violate norms of international r
14 Democrats Demand Trump Reinstate Russian Oil Sanctions
Fourteen Senate Democrats are demanding the Trump administration reinstate sanctions on Russian oil that were temporarily lifted to ease energy costs during the Iran war, warning in a Thursday letter
Democrats Demand Trump Acknowledge Israel's Nukes
More than two dozen House Democrats, led by Rep. Joaquin Castro, sent a letter revealed by the Washington Post demanding the Trump administration officially acknowledge Israel's estimated 90 nuclear w
Macron Hails Armenia’s New EU Era at EPC Summit
French President Emmanuel Macron toured Yerevan for the European Political Community summit, heralding Armenia’s shift toward Europe and showcasing a charismatic, high‑profile visit that underscored t
Russia attacks Ukraine ahead of a short truce taking hold later this week
Russia unleashed a fresh wave of drone and missile strikes that killed at least 22 civilians and injured over 80, just hours before a short Victory Day ceasefire, part of a broader mid‑April campaign
Armenia hosts a historic European Union summit as the country charts a course away from Russia - AP News
Armenia hosted its first European Union summit, a historic step that signals a clear pivot away from Russia toward deeper European ties. The event, covered by AP and The New York Times, dovetails with
Taiwan President Claims Beijing Blocked State Visit
Taiwan’s President Lai asserts that state visits are a basic right after his April diplomatic tour, which he says Beijing tried to block. The episode highlights Taiwan’s push to expand its internation
Merz Torpedoes US Trump Containment Plan
Germany’s Merz shattered a joint effort to rein in President Trump’s hard‑line Iran policy by slashing German NATO troop commitments. At the same time, Iran escalated maritime pressure on Indian ships
Have any lessons been learned from US failures in the Iran war?
New satellite data and independent reports reveal Iran’s February‑March retaliation inflicted far more damage on U.S. bases than official statements admitted, destroying two AWACS and three F‑15s whil
EPC in Armenia: Merz Skips, Carney Attends
The European Political Community’s eighth summit in Yerevan drew attention as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stayed away after his Iran comment, while Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney became the
Turkey pushes for swift Middle East peace
Turkey is positioning itself as a neutral mediator, keeping diplomatic channels open to both the United States and Iran while urging a swift resolution to the Middle East war in the region.
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