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Pakistan's West Asia peace push approaches critical stage
Iran's envoy says Pakistan's diplomatic push to end the West Asia conflict has reached a pivotal phase, as Islamabad pursues a ceasefire framework while refusing to comment on specific proposals.
Malaysia rolls out energy plan as supplies end May
Malaysia announced on April 7 a suite of measures to tackle energy supply disruptions from the Middle East conflict, warning that national reserves will only last until the end of May.
US, Israel Accused of Waging War on Iranian Culture
Iranian officials accuse the US and Israel of deliberately targeting the country's cultural and educational infrastructure, with at least 56 heritage sites, 30 universities, and 55 libraries damaged s
Trump's Iran ultimatum: strike or talk by 8pm
President Trump faces a critical deadline to decide whether to launch devastating strikes on Iran's infrastructure or extend negotiations, as mediators work to prevent escalation.
Iran Youth Form Human Chains at Power Plants US Threat
Iran’s youth council, led by Alireza Rahimi, announced a nationwide human‑chain protest around power plants and nuclear sites to deter a looming U.S. strike as Trump’s deadline to reopen the Strait of
Cameroon Confirms 16 Nationals Died Fighting for Russia
Cameroon confirmed the deaths of 16 of its nationals fighting for Russia in Ukraine, marking the first official acknowledgment of its citizens' involvement in the war, though details remain scarce.
GOP grows wary as Trump escalates Iran in week six
Republican lawmakers are growing wary of the sixth-week military conflict with Iran as Trump escalates threats against Tehran and the midterm election season ramps up, putting GOP members in a politic
Ukraine Fires Swedish RBS 15 Missile at Russian Oil Platform
Ukraine has used Swedish-made RBS 15 anti-ship missiles in a strike on a Russian-occupied oil platform in the Black Sea, marking the first confirmed deployment of the long-range cruise missile by Ukra
China adds AI blind‑spot system to Qinzhou frigate
China’s navy has fitted its newly commissioned Qinzhou frigate with an AI algorithm that brightens blind spots in air‑defense combat, a move experts hail as a major leap in integrated naval capability
Israeli Strikes Hit Iran as Trump Sets Hormuz Deadline
Israeli strikes hit Tehran and other areas across Iran on April 7, destroying buildings in Pardis, as Trump set an 8PM ET deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on bridges an
KMT's Cheng Li-wun visits China for peace talks
Taiwan's opposition leader Cheng Li-wun traveled to China for a six-day visit she described as a peace mission, emphasizing dialogue amid rising military tensions and U.S. pressure on Taiwan's defense
Trump-Iran 2-Week Ceasefire Begins; Friday Islamabad Talks Set
Trump agreed to a two-week US-Iran ceasefire just before his Strait of Hormuz deadline expired, with Pakistan to host Friday talks in Islamabad—but Iran, Israel, and Gulf states kept trading strikes a
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
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
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
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
Formosa Ha Tinh Steel Silent After Vietnam Spill
A decade after the Formosa Ha Tinh Steel toxic spill, victims still lack compensation, polluted sites remain uncleaned, and both the company and Vietnamese authorities stay silent while political pris
Israel struck Iran's petrochemical complex, cuts power
Israel struck Iran's Asaluyeh petrochemical complex, causing explosions and cutting electricity to all units, a move Israeli defense minister Israel Katz called a severe economic blow to Tehran amid I
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