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Trump Beijing Trip Delayed, China Eyes Midterms
The White House confirmed China agreed to postpone Trump's Beijing visit, originally set for late March, as the Iran war reshapes US-China dynamics and Beijing weighs leverage from Trump's midterm vul
Trump Denies US Knew of Israel South Pars Strike
Trump denied the US had any prior knowledge of Israel's strike on Iran's South Pars gas field and warned Iran against targeting Qatar.
US Intel: India-Pakistan Nuclear Conflict Risk Persists
The U.S. Intelligence Community's 34-page Annual Threat Assessment, presented to the Senate on March 18, 2026, identified India-Pakistan ties as 'remaining a risk' for nuclear conflict, while creditin
Israel kills Iran spy chief, Tehran fires missiles
Israel’s overnight airstrike killed Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib, the third senior Iranian official eliminated in 24 hours, as Tehran retaliated with missile attacks that have halted re
India's Iran Crisis Tests Strategic Autonomy Claim
India is scrambling diplomatically to keep energy supplies flowing through the Strait of Hormuz as a US-Israel-Iran war disrupts a corridor handling 90% of its LPG imports, exposing the gap between Ne
Israel kills Iran's intelligence minister in airstrike
Israel claimed a precision airstrike killed Iran’s intelligence minister, while the U.S. simultaneously struck Iranian missile sites, marking a coordinated escalation that could reshape Middle‑East po
Cambodia Pivots Fuel Imports to Singapore, Malaysia
Cambodia is sourcing fuel from Singapore and Malaysia after Vietnam and China restricted exports, with Energy Minister Keo Rottanak telling Reuters a third of the country's 6,300 petrol stations close
US and Israel seize most of Iran's ballistic missile
‘US and Israel have taken the vast majority of Iran’s ballistic missile capability’
India Tipped to Mediate US-Israel-Iran War as Calls Grow
Finland's President Alexander Stubb has joined a growing chorus of voices calling for India and PM Modi to mediate in the US-Israel-Iran war, citing New Delhi's unique combination of economic clout, w
Cambodia scrambles for fuel as neighbors curb exports
Cambodia is scrambling to source fuel from Singapore and Malaysia after Vietnam and China restricted exports and Thailand's ban continues, leaving the country with no refinery and under a month of fue
Trump aides see US-Israel split on Iran endgame
White House officials acknowledge a widening split with Israel over the endgame in the 19-day Iran war, with US goals centered on degrading military capabilities while Israel pursues regime change thr
Iran Strikes Kill Two Near Tel Aviv; Israel Retaliates
Iran fired cluster-warhead missiles at areas near Tel Aviv overnight, killing two people and drawing Israeli retaliation, with Tehran publicly citing the killing of senior official Ali Larijani as the
Projectile hits Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant, no damage reported
A projectile struck the grounds of Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant Tuesday evening, with both Russia and Iran reporting no damage, casualties, or radiation release. IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said th
Bart de Wever Calls for EU Normalization with Russia
Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever called for the EU to normalize relations with Russia and resume cheap energy imports, arguing that the Iran‑related oil price surge makes the Ukraine war unsustain
Ukraine, Russia Brace for Wartime Veterans' Return
As the war in Ukraine grinds on, both Kyiv and Moscow face looming veteran reintegration crises: Ukraine may need to absorb up to 2 million returning soldiers into war-damaged communities, while Russi
Iran, Hezbollah barrage Israel; 2 killed, airport hit
Iranian and Hezbollah missile barrages struck northern, central, and southern Israel on Wednesday night, killing a couple in Ramat Gan, wounding several others, and damaging aircraft at Ben-Gurion Air
Russia shares satellite, drone tech with Iran to target US
Russia has been sharing satellite imagery and improved drone technology with Iran to help Tehran target U.S. forces in the region, the Wall Street Journal reported on March 17, 2026, citing people fam
Europe Rebuffs Trump on Strait of Hormuz Warships
European NATO allies uniformly rejected President Trump's demand to send warships to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with leaders from Britain, Germany, France, and the EU declaring the conflict 'not our
Trump's Beijing Summit Delay Hands China a Win
Trump postponed his Beijing state visit by 'a month or so' citing the Iran war, even as his own officials publicly contradicted the stated rationale — a contradiction that may ultimately serve Beijing
Gulf States Seek New Allies Amid Iran Attacks
Faced with a surge of Iranian attacks, Gulf states are doubting the reliability of U.S. security guarantees and are courting defense partners such as Ukraine, Australia, and Italy—signaling a strategi
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