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Indonesia’s Board of Peace Decision Bypasses
Indonesia’s foreign policy is increasingly set in a reactive, post‑decision consultation mode, as seen in its Board of Peace involvement on Gaza, its tentative stance on the Iran‑related conflict, and
US sinks six Iranian boats, downing missiles
President Trump’s Project Freedom sent a massive U.S. naval force into the Strait of Hormuz, sinking six Iranian boats and downing missiles and drones to open a commercial shipping lane. The operation
U.S. destroys six Iranian boats, shoots missiles
On May 4, the United States launched Project Freedom in the Strait of Hormuz, destroying six Iranian small boats and intercepting cruise missiles and drones as it sought to reopen the vital shipping l
Trump opens Hormuz lane, Iran fires missiles
President Trump’s push to open a commercial shipping lane through the Strait of Hormuz sparked a direct clash, with Iran launching missiles and drones and U.S. forces engaging and escorting vessels.
UAE reports Iranian missile and drone attacks, fires
The United Arab Emirates said Iran launched multiple missile and drone strikes that hit its territory, ignited fires at a fuel facility and on ships, and injured three Indian nationals.
Ukraine Drone Strikes Ignite Carcinogenic Blaze at Russian Refinery
Ukraine's intensified drone campaign on Russian oil infrastructure has struck a key Black Sea refinery four times in two weeks, igniting a days-long carcinogenic blaze that produced poisonous black ra
European Leaders Gather in Armenia for Two EU Summits
Armenia hosts two EU summits, where European leaders discuss security, trade and the Ukraine war, highlighting Armenia’s growing alignment with the EU and prompting scrutiny of its historic ties to Ru
Iran says Trump’s Hormuz Plan is Pretext for Escalation
Trump’s ‘Project Freedom’ to shepherd stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz is framed as a humanitarian effort, but Iranian officials denounce it as a provocation designed to create a pretext f
Israel Kills 78 in Lebanon in Four Days Despite Ceasefire
Israeli strikes killed 17 people in southern Lebanon on Monday as part of a four-day surge claiming 78 lives, despite a ceasefire begun just over two weeks ago and stalled diplomatic talks.
Trump Joins Small Business Summit, Promises Ship Rescue
President Trump will address a White House small‑business summit Monday afternoon while pledging U.S. help to free vessels trapped in the Strait of Hormuz, a move that follows Iran’s tightened maritim
BJP Wins West Bengal, Paves Way for Civil Code
The BJP’s sweeping victories in West Bengal, Assam and other states give it control of 20 of India’s 28 states, clearing a path for its flagship Uniform Civil Code and infrastructure agenda.
US says it has missile destroyers in Gulf and two American ships have crossed Strait of Hormuz
In a direct challenge to Iran’s maritime pressure, the United States moved two missile destroyers into the Gulf and escorted two merchant ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran responded with a wa
Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar Urges Dialogue with Iran
Pakistan’s foreign minister Ishaq Dar and Iran’s counterpart Abbas Araghchi held a late‑night call, reaffirming Pakistan’s mediating role and commitment to dialogue amid ongoing U.S.–Iran peace talks.
Iran Executes Three Protesters Over Mashhad Riots
Iran’s judiciary hanged three men convicted of violent participation in the January Mashhad protests, a decision confirmed by the Supreme Court that comes amid a surge in death‑penalty use, with Iran
Senate GOP warns House gridlock threatens midterm prospects
Senate Republicans warn that the House’s ongoing gridlock threatens the GOP’s brand and will cost its candidates in the upcoming midterms.
Trump's troop pullout spurs Europe to boost defence
President Trump’s decision to pull 5,000 troops from Germany has sparked a sharp rebuke from European leaders, who say they’ve “gotten the message” and are moving to bolster defence, including pre‑pos
Trump Orders Navy to Hormuz as Iran Deal Stalls
Trump ordered a naval operation in the Strait of Hormuz to break a stalled Iran diplomatic track, with the White House framing it as a 'humanitarian' mission to free stranded ships while positioning d
UAE-Israel ties useful but nowhere near a Middle East reset
The UAE‑Israel partnership has grown into a $3.2bn trade relationship and a budding defense collaboration, highlighted by an Edge Group‑Elbit drone deal and an Iron Dome battery on Emirati soil during
Iran Executes Three Protesters Anti‑Government Protests
Iran has executed at least three more men linked to the January anti‑government protests, a fact confirmed by Iran International, CBS News, The Guardian and Reuters. The reports also note earlier exec
Moishe warns Jews have no place in Britain after attack
After a terrorist attack in Golders Green, an Iranian‑British bystander chased the gunman and later warned that Jews have no future in Britain. The incident, reported by Ynet, BBC and The Times of Isr
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