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Houthis launch missile attack on Israel, enter
The conflict in the Middle East is rapidly escalating, with **Iran-backed Houthis** launching missile attacks on Israel, signaling their direct entry into the war. This comes amidst reports of an Iran
Israel strikes 2 IRGC-linked steel plants, 2 nuclear
Israel has launched a significant wave of strikes against Iran, targeting two IRGC-linked steel plants and two nuclear facilities, prompting vows of revenge from Tehran. This escalation follows an Ira
Trump’s mixed messages spark Iran war confusion
President Trump’s contradictory statements—claiming victory, threatening Iran’s energy infrastructure, and repeatedly delaying the Strait of Hormuz deadline—have sparked confusion and criticism from o
Houthis claim missile strike on Israel, intercepted
Houthis said they launched a missile at Israel, which Israel says it intercepted without casualties, a strike that follows the group's warning it would join the war if three red lines were crossed.
Russia strikes kill 4 in Ukraine; Rubio blasts Zelenskyy
Russian strikes killed at least four and wounded more than a dozen across Odesa, Kryvyi Rih, and Poltava energy sites, as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Zelenskyy of "lying" and opened the
Ukraine Denies Iran Destroyed Its Dubai Anti-Drone Depot
Ukraine's foreign ministry on Saturday (Mar 28) officially denied Iran's claim that it destroyed a Ukrainian anti-drone systems depot in Dubai, calling Tehran's assertion 'a lie' and a disinformation
15 U.S. soldiers injured in Houthi attack on Saudi base
An Iranian strike on a Saudi air base injured at least 15 U.S. service members, while Israel intercepted a missile launched by Iran-backed Houthi rebels, signaling a dangerous expansion of regional co
Iranians face war, blackouts, lost livelihoods
One month into U.S. and Israeli airstrikes, Iranians face shattered livelihoods, damaged homes, and psychological trauma amid an ongoing war with no clear end,叠加 a preexisting crisis from mass protest
US Intel: Only One-Third of Iran's Missiles Destroyed
US intelligence confirms only about a third of Iran's missile arsenal has been destroyed after nearly a month of US-Israeli strikes, directly contradicting President Trump's claim that Iran has 'very
India sends 38,000 MT of fuel to Sri Lanka
India sent Sri Lanka 38,000 MT of petroleum — 20,000 MT diesel and 18,000 MT petrol — the Indian High Commission in Colombo announced on March 28, after a Modi-Dissanayake call discussed the West Asia
Houthis fire missiles at Israel, US sends 2,500 Marines
Iran‑backed Houthi rebels launched missiles at Israel, officially joining the month‑long Middle East conflict and prompting heightened U.S. troop deployments and diplomatic talks to curb a widening re
Philippines, France Sign First European Defense Pact
The Philippines and France signed a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement in Paris, marking the first military cooperation pact the Philippines has struck with a European country as Manila widens its se
ASEAN Unites Against Taking Sides in US-China Rivalry
ASEAN nations unanimously reject choosing sides in U.S.-China rivalry, advocating instead for an open, inclusive regional framework through omnidirectional engagement with all major powers.
Hamas Expected to Reject Gaza Disarmament Plan
Nearly six months into a fragile Gaza ceasefire, the Trump peace plan is faltering as world attention shifts to the Iran war, with Hamas expected to reject a new disarmament framework that could trigg
Japan rethinks 80 years of pacifism amid China
Japan is at a critical juncture, re-evaluating its 80 years of pacifism due to concerns over China's rising influence and the need to court the Trump administration, a shift highlighted by The Wall St
Four reasons the US won't open the Strait of Hormuz
Naval expert Jennifer Parker explains why the US has not militarily secured the Strait of Hormuz despite Iran's attacks on commercial shipping, citing the need to divert assets from Trump's broader wa
Israel's Lebanon assault displaces 1.2 million in weeks
Israel's renewed assault on Lebanon has displaced at least 1.2 million people — roughly a quarter of the population — in just over three weeks, killing more than 1,000 civilians and deepening a pre-ex
Ukrainian Players Escalate War on Russian Tennis Rivals
At the 2026 Australian Open, Ukrainian tennis player Oleksandra Oliynykova declared "Russians belong in hell" and accused the tennis world of enabling "Putin supporters" by letting Russian and Belarus
Trump’s Iran escalation risk deepens as US troops surge
A new Crisis Group podcast warns that Trump’s aggressive posture toward Iran, coupled with expanding U.S. troop presence in the Gulf, is pushing the U.S.-Israeli war toward a deeper escalation.
U.S.-Israel War on Iran Leaves Europe Scrambling
European leaders face mounting security, economic and humanitarian crises as the U.S., under President Trump, launches a unilateral war with Israel against Iran, escalating regional conflict without c
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