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Pakistan brokers US-Iran ceasefire, hosts talks in Islamabad
Pakistan is hosting US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad on Saturday after weeks of quiet diplomacy produced a 14-day ceasefire, with PM Sharif, Foreign Minister Dar, and army chief Munir leading the med
India Doubles Russian Oil Imports, Eyes LNG Deal
India is rapidly reversing its January cuts to Russian energy purchases, with both sides agreeing to resume direct LNG sales and potentially double crude imports, as the US-Israeli attack on Iran disr
China Abstains from UNSC Vote on Iran Gulf Attacks
China abstained from a UN Security Council resolution condemning Iran’s Gulf attacks, calling it unbalanced, as it juggles strategic ties with Iran, growing economic interests in Gulf states, and its
Iran Clears Malaysian Ships Through Strait of Hormuz
Iran granted Malaysian oil tankers "early clearance" through the Strait of Hormuz, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced Thursday, as his government moved to ration subsidised petrol and shift civil
Lukashenko Gifts Kim a Rifle, Signs Friendship Treaty
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko visited Pyongyang to gift Kim Jong Un an automatic rifle and sign a friendship treaty pledging deeper cooperation against Western pressure.
Chelyabinsk Bans Oscar Doc 'Mr Nobody Against Putin'
A Chelyabinsk court ordered the removal of the Oscar‑winning documentary 'Mr Nobody Against Putin' from three streaming platforms, deeming it extremist propaganda and citing the display of a protest f
Iran opens Hormuz to India, China, Russia, Iraq, Pak
Iran has granted commercial passage through the Strait of Hormuz to India, China, Russia, Iraq, and Pakistan, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said, declaring Tehran's 'sovereignty' over the waterway a
Trump weighs strike on Iran's Kharg and Larak islands
President Trump is weighing a range of military options that could involve seizing or invading six strategic Persian Gulf islands, a move that would target Iran’s oil export hubs and choke points whil
Pentagon Mulls Shifting Ukraine Weapons to Middle East
The Pentagon is weighing a shift of weapons slated for Ukraine to the Middle East as the Iran war drains U.S. munitions, prompting concerns from European allies about Ukraine’s air‑defense needs.
Trump Urged to Re-Endorse UK-Mauritius Chagos Deal
An opinion piece in The Diplomat argues that President Trump is wrong to criticize the UK-Mauritius deal returning Chagos sovereignty, and should re-endorse the agreement to protect long-term U.S. acc
North Korea, Belarus Sign Friendship Treaty
North Korea and Belarus signed a 'friendship and cooperation' treaty on March 26, 2026, during President Alexander Lukashenko's first visit to Pyongyang, with Kim Jong Un greeting him in a lavish cere
Israel Drops Iranian Officials After Pakistan Appeal
Israel temporarily removed Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf from its hit list after Pakistan pressed the United States to halt targeting, a move tied to ongoi
India sidelined as Pakistan mediates Iran crisis
As Pakistan positions itself as a mediator in the Iran crisis, India appears to be sidelined despite American officials urging a focus on shared goals. This dynamic suggests a potential shift in regio
Trump confirms May 14-15 Xi meeting, first US China visit in decade
President Trump confirmed he will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in China on May 14-15 — the first US presidential visit to China in nearly a decade — after postponing a March 31 trip to oversee US
Russia Intercepts Record 389 Ukrainian Drones Overnight
Russian air defences intercepted a record 389 Ukrainian drones in a single overnight barrage across 13 regions and Crimea, the largest such attack since the 2022 invasion, as the two sides traded unpr
Turkey's Tightrope: Neutrality in the U.S.-Iran War
Turkey is walking a tightrope in the U.S.-Iran war, condemning strikes on Tehran while criticizing Iran's retaliation, fearing that Iranian state collapse could unleash a refugee wave and empower Kurd
Trump gets daily Iran strike video, critics decry it
President Trump receives a daily two‑minute video montage of U.S. strikes in Iran that highlights successes, prompting allies and critics to warn the briefings give him a rose‑colored view of the war.
China's Taiwan evacuation gambit fuels identity backlash
A March 10 China Eastern Airlines flight brought over 70 stranded Taiwanese travelers to Shanghai from Istanbul — a move Taipei called "cognitive warfare" that has fueled intense domestic criticism of
North Korea, Belarus sign friendship treaty
North Korea and Belarus signed a friendship and cooperation treaty after President Lukashenko's first visit to Pyongyang, with both leaders condemning Western pressure and affirming mutual support ami
Trump Sets May 14‑15 Beijing Trip
President Donald Trump announced his postponed China visit will now take place on May 14‑15, after delaying the trip due to the ongoing Iran war, and signaled a reciprocal meeting in Washington later
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