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War Powers Act Sets 60-Day Clock on Trump's Iran War
The War Powers Act's 60-day deadline for Congressional authorization of military force looms over Trump's Iran war, potentially constraining the campaign launched February 28, though Trump may have av
U.S. Reviews Iran Proposal to Reopen Hormuz Strait
Amid Iran's two‑month blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. has begun weighing Tehran's latest offer to reopen the waterway. While the White House reviews the proposal, India expects its Nayara r
Iran Plan Reviewed by Trump Amid Hormuz Stalemate
After 60 days of fighting, Iran has offered a peace proposal to halt the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a move welcomed by Russia and Gulf states but met with U.S. accusations of piracy over sei
Anutin Confronts Thailand's Southern War
While Washington wrestles with its own endless Middle‑East conflict, Bangkok confronts a parallel, decades‑long insurgency in the deep south that has intensified under newly appointed premier Anutin C
US weighs Iranian plan to lift Hormuz blockades
The White House is reviewing an Iranian proposal that would instantly lift the United States‑Iran blockades in the Strait of Hormuz while postponing nuclear negotiations and a broader peace deal, mark
Iran, Russia Boost Oil Revenues as US Seizes Vessels
Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz and Russia’s record oil surplus are turning sanctions into cash flow for both, while the U.S. counter‑blockade and emergency licensing expose cracks in its press
US slams Iran's NPT vice presidency amid nuclear row
The U.S. and Iran clashed at the UN's Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty review conference over Iran's election as vice president, with Washington condemning Tehran's nuclear activities and denial of IAE
Putin Praises Iran as Foreign Minister Visits Russia
Putin lauded Iran’s 'courage' as Tehran’s foreign minister arrived in Moscow, a clear sign of Moscow’s backing while U.S.-Iran negotiations falter. The Washington Post and NPR report that the talks ar
China rebukes Japan EU at UN over South China Sea
At a UN Security Council meeting, China’s deputy ambassador Sun Lei rebuked Japan and the EU for their South China Sea remarks, accusing Japan of provocative Taiwan Strait patrols and a shift toward m
US Sanctions Hengli Over Iran Oil, China Pushes Back
The US sanctioned Hengli Petrochemical and dozens of shipping firms for allegedly importing Iranian crude oil, drawing a defense from China, which criticized the move as overreach.
Thai senators demand action on Myanmar mining
Thai senators warn that toxic runoff from over 1,000 unregulated gold and rare‑earth mines in Myanmar’s Shan State has contaminated the Kok, Sai, Ruak and Mekong rivers, exposing more than 70,000 hous
US Treasury blacklists Hengli Petrochemical
The U.S. Treasury blacklisted Chinese private refiner Hengli Petrochemical, accusing it of Iran ties, a move analysts view as leverage ahead of President Trump’s May Beijing visit. The sanction rattle
King Charles, Camilla Arrive Amid Iran‑War Tension
British monarch King Charles and Queen Camilla began a four‑day U.S. state visit, greeted by President Donald Trump amid diplomatic tensions over the Iran war, and will address Congress, host a state
Merz Says US Is Being 'Humiliated' by Iran
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz declared the US is being "humiliated" by Iran's negotiation tactics, as Trump's team faces a second collapsed round of indirect talks in Pakistan and Tehran pivots to
Merz says humiliated by Iran; minesweeper aid post-war
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that the United States is being humiliated by Iran’s leadership, accusing Washington of a strategy‑less war and pledging Germany’s minesweeper aid only after ho
German leader Merz says Iran humiliated US
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz warned that Iran’s recent aggressive moves have left the United States feeling humiliated, a view echoed by Politico, Al Jazeera, Bloomberg and NewsNation. His
Putin meets Iran’s foreign minister, vows deep ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Moscow, reaffirming a strategic partnership and pledging cooperation as Tehran continues its conflict with the United
Israel strikes Bekaa Valley, expanding Lebanon offensive
Israel expanded its bombing campaign into Lebanon's eastern Bekaa Valley on Monday — the first strikes in that region since a U.S.-brokered ceasefire took effect on April 16 — while Hezbollah dismisse
UN chief says NPT must evolve amid AI nuclear buildup
At the UN’s 11th NPT Review, Secretary‑General António Guterres warned that the treaty must adapt to rising nuclear arsenals, renewed testing, and AI‑driven threats, while a contentious debate over Ir
Thai Navy frigate tender draws 6 Asian, European bidders
Six international shipbuilders have bid for a single Royal Thai Navy frigate — two each from South Korea and Türkiye, plus one from Singapore and one from Spain. A committee will evaluate the field ov
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