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Trade Court Rules Trump 10% Tariffs Illegal
The Court of International Trade ruled 2-1 that President Trump's 10% universal tariffs — imposed under a never-before-used 1974 trade law — are illegal, but the duties keep collecting for most import
U.S. Forces Disable Iranian Tankers in Hormuz Blockade
U.S. forces disabled two Iranian oil tankers breaching an American blockade in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, as Iran separately launched missiles and drones at the UAE and the U.S. awaited Iran's re
Trump Threatens Nuclear Strike, US Bombs Iran, Oil $100
President Trump warned that a broken ceasefire could trigger a “one big glow” over Iran, effectively a nuclear strike, as the United States responded to Iranian attacks by bombing two islands. The esc
Trump's Iran Peace Deal Sparks Revolt From Hawks
A reported one-page memorandum of understanding to end the Iran war — which would halt Tehran's nuclear enrichment for a limited period — is drawing sharp public criticism from conservative media figu
Taiwan Parliament Approves $25bn Defense Funding
Taiwan’s opposition‑controlled parliament approved a $25 billion defense boost, two‑thirds of President Lai’s $50 billion request, as the United States pushes for a comprehensive budget and political
ASEAN Leaders Push Oil‑Sharing Pact Amid Iran War
Amid Iran’s maritime pressure, Israel’s ongoing hostilities, and China’s assertive drills, ASEAN leaders in Cebu pivoted to collective energy security. They unveiled an oil‑sharing pact and a regional
Batam Authorities Detain 200 Foreigners in Scam Raid
Indonesian authorities raided a Batam hotel‑apartment complex on May 6, detaining 200 foreign nationals—mostly Chinese—suspected of operating romance scams, phishing and gambling schemes; they also se
Japan Approves Cabinet Revisions to Expand Military
Japan is edging past its pacifist charter, with the cabinet green‑lighting regulatory tweaks that broaden the role of its Self‑Defense Forces. While the move sparks domestic debate, many Asia‑Pacific
Trump to Bring ~12 U.S. CEOs to Beijing, Nvidia
The White House has trimmed the U.S. business delegation for President Trump’s upcoming Beijing summit to roughly a dozen executives, including leaders from Nvidia, Apple, Qualcomm, Citigroup and Boei
China, Vietnam Deploy Joint Digital Propaganda Playbook
China and Vietnam have converged on a sophisticated digital propaganda playbook that blends narrative flooding, algorithmic amplification, and decentralized influencer content to shape online discours
Trump warns Iran of strikes unless Hormuz reopens
President Trump warned Iran that the United States will resume bombing unless a peace deal guarantees the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran, while reviewing U.S. proposals, denied involvement in
Schumer Maine Candidate Drops Out, Boosts Progressives
Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer faces fresh trouble after his handpicked candidate to unseat Sen. Susan Collins withdrew early from Maine's Democratic primary, highlighting a growing progressive
U.S. Strikes Iranian Ports After Destroyer Attacks
U.S. forces hit Iranian sites in Qeshm and Bandar Abbas after Iran fired missiles, drones and boats at three destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz; President Trump called the strikes a ‘love tap’ and sai
Iranian Navy Fires on US Warships, US Strikes Back
Iran’s navy opened fire on U.S. warships in the Strait of Hormuz, saying it was retaliation for a U.S. strike on an Iranian tanker; the U.S. responded by hitting Iranian military facilities. The clash
Trump‑Backed Abraham Accords Pave Path to War with Iran
The Abraham Accords, celebrated by Trump and foreign‑policy elites as a breakthrough for Middle‑East peace, have instead spurred Israeli‑Gulf military cooperation that heightens regional tension, espe
Trump‑Xi Summit May 14‑15 on Iran Oil, Taiwan, AI Chips
The Trump‑Xi summit in Beijing on May 14‑15 will address a packed agenda from Iranian oil sanctions to Taiwan and AI chip exports. The United States pushes to enforce sanctions on Chinese refiners tie
Myanmar army reclaims Mandalay-Myitkyina route to China
Myanmar's military claims it has retaken the Mandalay-Myitkyina trade corridor to China after 15 months of fighting, though AFP said it could not immediately verify the assertion.
Russia Cancels Tanks from May 9 Victory Parade
Russia’s 2024 Victory Day parade on Red Square will run without tanks or missiles for the first time in almost two decades, a decision framed by officials as a battlefield priority amid a surge of Ukr
North Korea Strips Constitution of South Korea Claim
North Korea has overhauled its constitution, erasing any claim to South Korean territory and stripping the charter of unification language, thereby embracing a two‑state framework. The change arrives
India, Pakistan Mark One‑Year Conflict Anniversary
A year after the 2023 India‑Pakistan clash, both capitals keep trading accusations, each blaming the other and former U.S. President Donald Trump for the fallout. Prime Minister Narendra Modi used the
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