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Rubio sanctions GAESA, Moa Nickel, and board member
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio unveiled new sanctions targeting Cuba’s military‑run conglomerate GAESA, a senior GAESA board member, and the state‑owned mining firm Moa Nickel, expanding the Trum
UN resolution on Iran; China, Russia likely to veto
The United States has pushed a UN resolution demanding Iran stop its attacks and mining operations in the Strait of Hormuz, a move that comes as Iran tightens maritime pressure, China flexes its strat
Iran Reviews US Peace Deal as Trump Threatens Bombing
After a week of heightened maritime pressure, Iranian officials have begun reviewing a fresh U.S. peace proposal that aims to end the two‑month conflict and curb Tehran’s nuclear program. Meanwhile, P
Japan Sends Largest Force to Balikatan Near Taiwan
Allied forces gathered for the Balikatan exercise in the Philippines, training in the South China Sea and Luzon Strait—key routes the PLA would need to cross in any operation against Taiwan. Japan’s S
Philippine Guard Deems Chinese Vessel Illegal
The Philippine Coast Guard accused a Chinese research vessel of conducting illegal marine scientific work near Reed Bank, sparking a diplomatic dispute over sovereignty and the legality of the operati
EU warns as Indonesia, Philippines buy Russian oil
With the US‑Israel war with Iran choking oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, Southeast Asian nations are turning to Russian crude to avert an energy crisis, prompting the EU to warn that such purc
US, Japan fire missiles in Philippines, targeting China
During the Balikatan drills, US and Japanese forces fired Tomahawk and Type 88 missiles from Philippine bases, turning the archipelago into a forward‑deployed strike hub against China. The exercises,
Indonesia to Get First Aircraft Carrier From Italy
The Italian Parliament has approved donating the decommissioned aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi to Indonesia, which could become the country's first-ever carrier by October 5 as part of President
Trump NATO tantrums force European leaders to rethink
Trump’s aggressive stance on NATO, amplified by his recent legal rebuke, is forcing European leaders to reconsider the alliance’s future as Iran ramps up maritime pressure on the Strait of Hormuz. The
Iran to Reply via Pakistan on Peace Proposal
Iran announced it will channel its response to a U.S.-Iran peace proposal through Pakistan, the country hosting the talks, while another Iranian official dismissed the proposal as a "list of American
Trump‑Xi Summit Targets Soy, Boeing, Chip Restrictions
President Trump and President Xi are set to meet in Beijing on May 14‑15, the first U.S. leader visit in almost a decade, to tackle trade, technology and the Iran conflict. Washington pushes for Chine
Congress Draws Muslim Support, BJP Wins Hindu Vote
Recent state elections across four Indian states exposed a stark religious split, with Muslims consolidating behind Congress while Hindus overwhelmingly backed the BJP, highlighting deepening communal
Japan Fires Type 88 Missiles at Ex‑Philippine Ship
During Exercise Balikatan 2026, Japan’s Ground Self‑Defense Force launched two Type 88 anti‑ship missiles at the decommissioned ex‑Philippine Navy vessel BRP Quezon, marking Japan’s first combat‑troop
Gaza Reporter Killed Hours After Daughter's Birth
Amal Sobeih gave birth to her daughter Sana on May 7, 2025, only to lose her husband, Gaza journalist Yahya Sobeih, hours later in an Israeli air strike that killed at least 17 civilians. The tragedy
ASEAN Summit Pushes Oil‑Sharing Amid Hormuz Blockade
As Iran tightens maritime pressure on the Strait of Hormuz, forcing Indian ships to reroute, ASEAN’s May 7 summit in Cebu turned the regional energy shock into a coordinated policy push. The Philippin
Saudi Arabia Accelerates Multi‑Vector Security Hedge
Saudi Arabia is accelerating a multi‑vector security strategy, deepening ties with China, Turkey, Pakistan and Europe while demanding a negotiated U.S. umbrella, as missile strikes across the Gulf und
Ukraine Drones Hit Russian Logistics Hub Near Moscow
Ukraine’s drone strike on a Russian logistics hub near Moscow marks a bold escalation as Kyiv retaliates after Russia spurned a ceasefire offer. At the same time, Moscow’s warning to foreign embassies
Philippines Seeks Meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi
As ASEAN chair, the Philippines has pressed Myanmar’s military government to let its special envoy meet Aung San Suu Kyi after her reported move to house arrest. The request, timed with the opening of
Iran Attacks UAE as Trump Drops Hormuz Plan
Iran broke a Gulf ceasefire by attacking the UAE — a key US ally — while Trump suspended a two-day-old scheme to escort ships through the blocked Strait of Hormuz and revived talk of a diplomatic brea
IMF lifts Russia 2026 growth forecast to 1.1%
Russia's war endurance appears more resilient than expected, as the IMF nudges its 2026 growth outlook up while Ukraine's forecast slips, and long‑term energy shifts and a new China pipeline offer mod
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