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Netanyahu-Lebanon Ceasefire; Macron Warns It May Falter
A tentative ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, brokered by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese officials, is now under strain. Hezbollah says it recognizes the truce but has not pledged
Indonesia Warns US Overflight Deal Threatens Sovereignty
Indonesia's foreign ministry is pushing back against a proposed US military overflight agreement, warning it could entangle Jakarta in South China Sea conflicts, enable surveillance on Indonesian soil
Gulf Deterrence Collapses Under 15,000 Iran Strikes
A War on the Rocks analysis argues the U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran — over 15,000 strikes across 26 of Iran's 31 provinces — has not produced decisive outcomes, exposing the breakdown of the dec
Trump Orders Pentagon Prep for Cuba Military Action
The Trump administration has directed the Pentagon to quietly prepare for possible military operations against Cuba, including potentially abducting Cuban leaders as it did with Venezuela's Maduro, ev
Israel‑Lebanon Ceasefire Starts, US, Pakistan Mediate
A U.S.-brokered 10‑day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon took effect Friday, pausing hostilities with Hezbollah while diplomatic talks—spanning Trump’s White House invitation to a Pakistani‑Iran me
Russia missile and drone strikes kill 12 in Ukraine
Russia unleashed a coordinated drone and missile barrage across Ukraine, hitting Kyiv, Odesa and other cities. The Guardian reported at least 12 deaths, later citing 16 across the country and calling
Israel, Lebanon Talk Ceasefire, Pakistan Mediates
Israel’s cabinet discussed a Lebanon ceasefire on April 15 as Pakistani mediation and U.S. pressure revive hopes for a deal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease regional tensions.
Thailand Cuts 2026 Growth to 1.3% as Iran War Bites
Thailand's central bank cut its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 1.3% from 1.9%, warning of 'no limits' to worst-case scenarios as the US-Israeli war with Iran squeezes tourism, drives up import costs, and
Foreign Investors Flee Thailand as Iran War Bites
Foreign investors are pulling out of Thai equities and bonds as the US-Israeli war on Iran pushes oil near $100 a barrel, exposing Thailand's deep Middle East energy dependence and limited fiscal and
US‑Iran talks scramble before April 22 ceasefire
With the US‑Israel‑Iran ceasefire due to expire on April 22, Pakistani officials and UN envoys are intensifying diplomatic outreach to revive stalled US‑Iran negotiations, while Israeli demands and US
Japan Deploys 1,400 Troops and Ships to Balikatan
Japan’s Self‑Defense Forces deployed a 1,400‑strong amphibious task force and combat assets to the 2024 Balikatan exercise, marking a clear shift from disaster‑relief duties to full‑scale war‑fighting
Trump Would Welcome Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire
A U.S. official said Trump would "welcome and be happy with an end of hostilities" between Israel and Lebanon as Israel's Security Cabinet met Wednesday but ended without deciding, days after Rubio ho
Trump's Iran offensive deepens China‑Russia ties
U.S. President Donald Trump's joint Israeli‑Iran offensive has tightened China‑Russia cooperation, even as long‑standing economic and strategic frictions between the partners remain unresolved.
Peter Magyar Pledges End to Russian Energy in Hungary
Hungary’s newly elected prime‑minister‑elect Peter Magyar, riding a wave of anti‑Russian sentiment, has vowed to end the country’s deep reliance on Russian oil, gas and nuclear fuel, setting a long‑te
Trump Criticizes Meloni for Refusing Iran War Support
U.S. President Donald Trump publicly rebuked Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for refusing to back the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, intensifying a strained alliance amid Italy’s domestic political ch
Vietnam leader meets Xi on first overseas trip
Vietnam’s new leader embarked on his first overseas trip, meeting Xi Jinping. Across AP, Reuters, and SCMP, Xi emphasized strategic clarity, political security, and a joint stance against unilateralis
Israel Expands Lebanon Evacuation Orders as Deaths Top 2,000
Israel expanded Lebanon evacuation orders as civilian dangers intensify, with more than 2,000 Lebanese reported killed since early March even as the two governments held direct talks in Washington ear
Magyar urges Orbán to lift Ukraine loan veto before
Hungarian figure Magyar urges Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to drop his veto on a Ukraine loan before he leaves office, while the incoming leadership pledges a painful shift away from Russian energy and
Oman Holds Iran Bridge as US Blockade Stalls Pakistan Talks
Oman has emerged as the Gulf's quiet outlier, suffering the fewest Iranian attacks among GCC states and keeping diplomatic ties with Tehran intact even as the US blockade of Iranian ports and failed P
UK Military Size Scrutinized Amid Defence Delays
BBC highlights that the UK’s armed forces are unusually small, prompting a broader debate on defence spending and strategic direction. The Guardian questions whether the UK should rely on US leadershi
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