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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
Modi Pushes to Expand Parliament, Reserve Seats for Women
India's government introduced bills to grow the lower house by 55% to 850 seats and lock in one-third women's reservation by 2029, but faces opposition accusations of electoral manipulation and lacks
US Demands Iran Zero Enrichment While Indulging Pakistan
Opinion contributor Brahma Chellaney argues Washington's nuclear policy defies logic: it demands Iran abandon enrichment entirely while arming and excusing Pakistan, which built weapons outside the NP
Iran Uses Spy Sat, Russian Data to Track US Bases
Iran has quietly integrated a Chinese commercial spy satellite and alleged Russian targeting data to monitor and potentially strike U.S. bases, prompting concerns over a new ISR‑enabled kill chain ami
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
Russia launches 659 drones, 44 missiles, kills 16
Russia unleashed a massive drone and missile barrage on Ukraine’s major cities, killing at least 16 people and injuring scores, as Kyiv’s mayor reported widespread damage and President Zelenskyy appea
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
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
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
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
Sri Lanka's NPP Stalls on Reform 18 Months In
Eighteen months into President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's term, Sri Lanka's NPP government has stabilized the economy and ramped up anti-corruption arrests, but is stalling on its signature pledges of
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