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US, Israeli Strikes on Iran Fail Nonproliferation
Alicia Sanders‑Zakre of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons says recent U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran’s nuclear sites are ineffective for non‑proliferation, risk long‑term radioac
Ukraine targets Russian oil to curb Iran war gains
Ukraine is intensifying attacks on Russian oil infrastructure, aiming to disrupt Moscow's war financing, which has seen a windfall from the ongoing Persian Gulf conflict. This strategy, however, is un
Sri Lanka Rolls Out 100bn‑rupee Fuel Subsidy
Sri Lanka’s president unveiled a 100‑billion‑rupee three‑month relief package that subsidises fuel, fertilizer and electricity for low‑usage households to offset soaring energy costs triggered by the
Japan says NHK chief Kawashima released on bail
Japan confirmed that a Japanese citizen, identified as NHK’s Tehran bureau chief Shinnosuke Kawashima, was released on bail in Iran on April 6 after being detained by Iranian authorities since January
Iran detains tankers; Malaysia brokers release
Iran seized two Indonesian oil tankers, sparking a diplomatic rift that forced Jakarta to rely on Malaysian mediation for their release and exposing deepening strains over legal disputes, naval exclus
Indian Navy Sets REARM‑D Drone Specs for VLS Reload
The Indian Navy has issued a REARM‑D problem statement to develop a multi‑rotor drone capable of reloading surface‑to‑air missiles into vertical launch cells at sea, aiming to cut costly harbour‑based
Israel Strikes Iran Rail Bridge, Kills 2 Amid Trump Deadline
Israel struck a railway bridge in central Iran, killing at least two people, hours after issuing a nationwide warning to halt train travel amid a US deadline linked to the Strait of Hormuz.
Singapore readies for slow growth, high inflation
Singapore is preparing for prolonged economic strain from the Middle East conflict, with slower growth and higher inflation expected, as the government rolls out a support package for households and b
Oil Drops Below $100 as US-Iran Agree to 2-Week Ceasefire
Oil prices plunged below $100 a barrel and global stock futures surged after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, though neither side said when
Guterres 'Alarmed' by Trump's Iran Infrastructure Threat
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is "alarmed" by President Trump's Truth Social post threatening to destroy Iranian power plants and bridges if Tehran does not open the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesda
ASEAN Survey: 52% Favor China, Trump Policies Top Fear
A new ISEAS survey reveals that a slim majority of ASEAN opinion leaders now view China as the region’s preferred superpower, while over half rank Donald Trump’s foreign policies as their top geopolit
Iran Defies Trump's Midnight Ultimatum
Iran defied President Trump's ultimatum to accept a ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as regional strikes and threats of infrastructure destruction intensified ahead of a midnight deadline.
Trump's Ukraine formula trades land for hollow guarantees
The Trump administration has structured Ukraine peace talks around a core bargain—Kyiv cedes the remaining ~20% of the Donbas it controls in exchange for U.S. and European security commitments—but tha
Arab publics favor China, Iran, Russia over US
Arab Barometer polling across eight Arab countries shows the US has lost nearly all regional credibility since October 7, 2023, with publics now viewing China, Iran, and Russia more favorably than Was
BAFS seeks removal of Thailand's 4.72 baht jet fuel tax
BAFS, Thailand's sole jet fuel refuelling provider, is pressing the government to scrap the 4.72-baht-per-litre excise tax on jet fuel, arguing it pushes airlines to refuel abroad and erodes the count
Four Israelis killed in Iranian missile strike on Haifa
Four Israeli civilians from the same family were killed in Haifa after an Iranian missile directly struck their residential building, marking the latest fatalities in a prolonged exchange of strikes b
Russia's Black Sea oil terminal burns, NASA data shows
A critical Russian Black Sea oil terminal is ablaze, confirmed by NASA data, as Ukraine escalates its drone attacks on Russian refineries, bringing the 'smell of war' to cities like St. Petersburg and
Trump’s Board of Peace Sets Hamas Disarmament Deadline
The Trump administration's Board of Peace has issued a disarmament deadline to Hamas, reflecting U.S. urgency for a Gaza cease-fire and impatience with the militant group, a move that Responsible Stat
Israel Kills Iran IRGC Intelligence Chief in Tehran
Israel killed the intelligence chief of Iran's Revolutionary Guards in a Tehran airstrike overnight Monday, the latest in a sweeping campaign that has eliminated Iran's supreme leader, national securi
Israeli strikes hit Beirut as Middle East strikes continue
Strikes and counter-strikes continue across the Middle East, with dozens of casualties reported in Lebanon over the weekend from Israeli airstrikes on the south and the capital, Beirut.
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