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Russia Backs Orban in Hungary's Election
As Hungary's election approaches, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's anti-Ukraine stance appears to be openly reciprocated by Moscow, raising concerns across Europe. The Lowy Institute highlights the conti
US Israel Strike Iran After Trump Ultimatum
The US and Israel launched coordinated strikes across Iran, killing 34 people including six children, after President Trump issued an ultimatum over the Strait of Hormuz, targeting universities and re
Trump Threatens Iran Infrastructure Ahead of Deadline
President Trump has renewed threats against Iranian infrastructure, including bridges and power plants, ahead of a Tuesday deadline, while Iran reported an airstrike on a residential area in Tehran an
Russia uses trees to hide troops in Ukraine offensive
As spring brings back vegetation, Russia is anticipated to leverage the natural concealment provided by trees and foliage to mask its troop movements and operations during its offensive in Ukraine. Th
Anwar Ibrahim Rejects Early Election Amid Mafia Scandal
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, facing a corporate mafia scandal involving RM9.5 million allegations, MACC abuse, and RM2.5 billion NexG contracts, refuses to call early elections for 2026, be
Iranian Missile Hits Haifa Apartment, 2 Killed
An Iranian missile destroyed a seven-storey residential building in Haifa on Monday (April 6, 2026), killing two people and wounding four others including a 10-month-old, as the Israeli military repor
Russian Drone Attack Kills 3 in Odesa, Damages Port
A Russian drone strike on Odesa overnight on April 6, 2026 killed three people, including a child, injured ten, and caused significant damage to residential, administrative and port infrastructure, hi
Japan Takaichi seeks talks with Iran, Trump by April 7
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced she is preparing leadership-level talks with Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei and possibly a call with U.S. President Donald Trump to avert a crisis over
North Korea Tests Solid-Fuel ICBM with Carbon-Fiber Body
North Korea tested a solid-fuel rocket engine for use in carbon-fiber intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of striking anywhere in the mainland U.S., with potential for multiple warheads, South
UAE: Hormuz access must be part of any US-Iran deal
The UAE's top diplomat declared that any US-Iran settlement must guarantee free passage through the Strait of Hormuz, warning that a deal leaving Iran's nuclear and missile programmes unresolved would
China Pushes 5-Point Iran Peace Plan Amid US Skepticism
China is pressing a five-point peace proposal with Pakistan to end the Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but the Trump administration has shown little appetite for Beijing's mediation, with US
Trump’s Iran War Exit Could Leave Israel Fighting Alone
President Trump's address on the war with Iran omitted any mention of Israel's role, leaving uncertainty about whether the U.S. will pressure its ally to halt hostilities or withdraw unilaterally whil
US Taxpayers Fund $659M Israeli Bombs via FMF
U.S. taxpayers are footing the bill for billions of dollars in Israeli weapons, including $659 million in Trump‑approved bombs, as recent arms deals—both under Trump and Biden—are financed through the
Trump's Iran War Depletes US Munitions, Weakens China Deterrence
An opinion/analysis piece argues the six-week US war in Iran is a strategic blunder of epic proportions — draining munitions stockpiles critical for Indo-Pacific deterrence, smothering Trump's energy
China Prepared for Crisis Years Before Conflict
While not directly involved in the current conflict, **China** has been strategically preparing for potential geopolitical crises for years, particularly focusing on energy security since the Trump ad
Israeli strike kills 25 Tehran, Iran rejects ceasefire
An Israeli airstrike on Tehran killed dozens, while Iran rejected a ceasefire proposal and brushed off President Trump’s threats, underscoring the war’s escalation and the limits of U.S. pressure in t
Trump sets Iran ceasefire deadline at 8pm Tuesday
U.S. and Iranian officials, aided by regional mediators, are in final negotiations over a potential 45-day ceasefire to halt an escalating conflict, as Trump's Tuesday deadline looms and threats of ma
Agilian Technology Bounces Back After US Tariff Freeze
Agilian Technology, a Chinese electronics maker reliant on US orders, survived months of tariff‑induced freezes by diversifying to Malaysia and India, benefitting from China's export‑control‑softened
Trump's China trade war at crossroads before May Xi summit
Trump is due in China in May for his first visit in eight years to meet Xi Jinping, as the US-China trade war pivots from tit-for-tat tariffs to managed tensions after multiple rounds of talks, a Supr
Russian oil facilities burn; Baltic port resumes crude
Multiple Russian oil facilities are ablaze following attacks, with NASA data confirming a fire at a key Black Sea oil terminal, according to Bloomberg. Despite these incidents, Reuters reports that a
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