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Shahed-136's Moped Buzz: A Cold War German Engine Reborn
Iran's Shahed-136 drones, now hammering US bases and Gulf infrastructure in the Middle East war, produce their distinctive moped-like buzz from a small piston engine descended from a 1980s West German
US lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea
The Trump administration on Friday evening lifted sanctions on Iranian oil stuck at sea, with Treasury Secretary Scott issuing a narrowly tailored, short-term authorization to permit its sale as the U
How Trump's Iran war goals and timeline shifted
President Trump's stated justifications and timeline for the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran have dramatically shifted, raising concerns among critics about a lack of strategic planning. Initially calling fo
Orbán Threatens Ukraine's Power Grid Over Russian Oil
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán threatened to weaponize Hungary's role in Ukraine's electricity supply and block future EU measures, escalating a feud over stalled Russian oil deliveries through
Israel Strikes Hezbollah in Beirut, Issues Alert
Israeli forces escalated their campaign in Lebanon by warning residents of several Beirut neighborhoods before hitting Hezbollah sites, underscoring a widening conflict in the third week that has alre
Takaichi-Trump Summit Wins Praise, Sidelines Hard Issues
PM Sanae Takaichi's March 20 summit with Donald Trump was seen as a diplomatic success domestically, but the meeting narrowed to the Strait of Hormuz crisis and left unresolved questions on tariffs, U
India LPG Crisis Forces Surat Textile Workers Home
Textile workers in India's Surat hub are returning home after days without cooking gas as an LPG shortage linked to Iran war disruptions halts industrial supplies, forcing shutdowns and emergency hous
Palestinian Israelis demand equal missile protection
Palestinian citizens of Israel are demanding equal access to the country's missile shelter network, with at least 15 people killed in attacks since the war on Iran began late last month. Israel mainta
India's LPG Shortage Hits as Tension Cuts Supply
India’s cooking‑gas supply is being squeezed as US‑Iran tensions choke the Strait of Hormuz, sparking nationwide shortages, price spikes and rationing that hit households, restaurants and industry ali
Trump Calls NATO 'Cowards' Over Iran War Support
Trump branded NATO allies "cowards" on Truth Social for refusing to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz as the UK broke ranks by granting the US access to British bases for strikes on Iran, and NATO pull
Trump's Defeat Playbook Returns in Iran War
As Trump's prospects in the Iran war dim, analysts warn his documented playbook for responding to defeat—denial, bullying subordinates, blame-casting, and doubling down on failed strategies—could esca
Starlink: The Private Company Waging Geopolitics From Orbit
A sweeping analysis argues that SpaceX's Starlink constellation—with 9,357 satellites in orbit and operations in 160 markets—has become a privatized layer of geopolitical power, with Elon Musk's corpo
Hamas Weighs Trump Peace Board's Disarmament Plan
Hamas is reportedly weighing a disarmament plan proposed by the Trump administration's 'Board of Peace,' which outlines a phased exchange of weapons for Israeli troop withdrawal, with a response expec
Takaichi Deflects Iran Demands, Wins Trump Praise
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae's first White House summit with Trump on March 19 produced warm optics and billions in announced energy and critical minerals deals, while she successfully sides
South Asia's LNG Contracts Fail as Hormuz Closes
Long-term LNG contracts that Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka signed to shield themselves from price volatility have become worthless liabilities after the Strait of Hormuz closure and QatarEnergy'
Takaichi Wins Security Pledges, $73B Deals at Trump Summit
Japanese PM Takaichi left Washington with security commitments from Trump and up to $73 billion in new US business deals, sidestepping the politically explosive question of Japanese warship support fo
China Demands End to Middle East War Over Economic Risks
China called for an immediate end to the three-week-old Middle East war, warning that the conflict threatens global energy, shipping, and trade while also complicating Beijing's own economic and diplo
China Pushes 'Terminator' Warning on US Military AI
China's Defense Ministry has launched a 'Terminator'-themed information operation warning that AI integration in U.S. military systems could trigger an apocalypse, exploiting Western pop culture trope
China Cuts Warplane Sorties Near Taiwan, Activity Rebounds
Chinese warplane sorties near Taiwan dropped sharply for three weeks before rebounding this week, and analysts are split on whether politics, oil prices, or a leadership shake-up explains the lull.
Expert: Iran's War Machine Lasts Only Weeks
Prof Benjamin Radd, a UCLA Middle East politics expert, told The Straits Times' Asian Insider Podcast that Iran's war machine can sustain conflict for only a few more weeks, addressing nuclear ambitio
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