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North Korea fires ~10 ballistic missiles, Seoul says
North Korea launched approximately 10 ballistic missiles from its western coast on Saturday, with the weapons traveling about 340 km before landing outside Japan's exclusive economic zone, days after
US Eases Russian Oil Sanctions, Europe Fears $10B War Boost
The US has temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian oil already on tankers at sea, a unilateral move that European leaders and Ukraine's president say will hand the Kremlin up to $10bn and prolong the
North Korea fires 10 missiles toward eastern sea
North Korea fired about 10 ballistic missiles toward the eastern sea on Saturday, South Korea's military said, staging a show of force during annual US-South Korea joint exercises. The launches came h
Landau Warns India: No 'China Mistake' on Capabilities
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau told India's Raisina Dialogue that Washington will not help boost India's material capabilities — explicitly citing a past 'China mistake' — drawing a
US Moves THAAD and Surface Fleet to Middle East
The United States has shifted key air‑defense systems and a third of its naval surface fleet from South Korea and Japan to the Middle East, prompting South Korean and Japanese leaders to warn of weake
U.S. Strikes Iran's Kharg Island, Spurs Oil Price Surge
The U.S. launched precise strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island, hitting missile and mine depots while sparing oil facilities, driving oil prices above 40% since the war began. The attack deepens geopolitica
Macron to Russia: West Asia War Won't Ease Sanctions
French President Macron publicly warned Russia it was 'mistaken' to expect the West Asia war to ease Western sanctions pressure, pushing back against a U.S. decision to temporarily allow Russian oil a
Grassley slams Trump Russian oil sanctions lift as 'wrong move'
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) publicly criticized the Trump administration's move to temporarily lift sanctions on Russian oil, calling it the "wrong move" in an X post amid a gasoline price hike drive
Israel Hits Lebanon Bridge, Threatens Gaza-Level Destruction
Israel's military campaign in Lebanon has escalated sharply, with airstrikes destroying a bridge over the Litani River and killing 773 people since early March 2026, as Israel warned Lebanon could fac
Indians Stranded Israel‑U.S. Strike Sparks Gulf Chaos
A joint Israel‑U.S. strike on Iran triggered a regional retaliation that forced Dubai’s airspace to close, leaving thousands of Indian travelers and expatriates stranded across the Gulf.
US lifts Russian oil sanctions to ease Iran war prices
The U.S. is temporarily lifting sanctions on Russian oil stranded at sea, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Thursday, in a move aimed at easing energy prices driven up by the war with Iran.
Japan Joins Trump Golden Dome, Expects Missile Request
Japan will inform the U.S. next week it intends to join President Trump's 'Golden Dome' missile defense initiative, with Prime Minister Takaichi set to announce the plan at a March 19 leaders' summit
$14B Taiwan Arms Package Ready for Trump After China Trip
A roughly $14 billion US arms package for Taiwan, the largest ever offered to the island and centered on advanced air-defence missiles, is ready for President Trump's approval and could be announced a
U.S. opens Section 301 forced‑labour probe of 60 nations
The U.S. Trade Representative announced a Section 301 probe of 60 countries over alleged forced‑labour violations, signaling a push for new tariffs and stricter supply‑chain enforcement that could aff
Trump warns Iran soccer team of safety concerns
President Donald Trump publicly urged the Iranian national soccer team to skip the U.S.-co‑hosted World Cup, citing personal safety concerns amid the war with Israel and U.S. strikes, while Iranian of
U.S. Plane Crashes in Iraq, Iran Mines Hormuz
A U.S. refueling aircraft crashed in Iraq without hostile fire, while Iran ramps up mine‑laying in the Strait of Hormuz and Israel intensifies strikes on Lebanese and Iranian targets. Amid Trump’s upb
North Korea Warns Japan's Missile Push Risks War
North Korea has warned that Japan's deployment of long-range missiles significantly increases regional security risks, accusing Tokyo of pursuing offensive capabilities under the guise of self-defense
Iran gains time while Trump under war pressure
As President Trump confronts mounting domestic and international pressure to end the war, a new analysis argues that the conflict’s duration favors Iran, whose naval and missile capabilities have been
Saudi Aramco in talks with Ukraine for interceptor drones
Saudi Aramco is negotiating with Ukrainian companies to purchase interceptor drones designed to counter Iranian drone attacks on its oil infrastructure, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Iran Saves Ships Post Torpedo Strike, India Opens Ports
After a torpedo strike crippled an Iranian warship, the navy fled to South Asia, where India opened its ports while Sri Lanka hesitated over neutrality concerns. The episode exposes Iran’s maritime vu
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