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Trump Orders Pentagon Prep for Cuba Military Action
The Trump administration has directed the Pentagon to quietly prepare for possible military operations against Cuba, including potentially abducting Cuban leaders as it did with Venezuela's Maduro, ev
Israel, Lebanon Talk Ceasefire, Pakistan Mediates
Israel’s cabinet discussed a Lebanon ceasefire on April 15 as Pakistani mediation and U.S. pressure revive hopes for a deal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease regional tensions.
Thailand Cuts 2026 Growth to 1.3% as Iran War Bites
Thailand's central bank cut its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 1.3% from 1.9%, warning of 'no limits' to worst-case scenarios as the US-Israeli war with Iran squeezes tourism, drives up import costs, and
Foreign Investors Flee Thailand as Iran War Bites
Foreign investors are pulling out of Thai equities and bonds as the US-Israeli war on Iran pushes oil near $100 a barrel, exposing Thailand's deep Middle East energy dependence and limited fiscal and
US‑Iran talks scramble before April 22 ceasefire
With the US‑Israel‑Iran ceasefire due to expire on April 22, Pakistani officials and UN envoys are intensifying diplomatic outreach to revive stalled US‑Iran negotiations, while Israeli demands and US
Japan Deploys 1,400 Troops and Ships to Balikatan
Japan’s Self‑Defense Forces deployed a 1,400‑strong amphibious task force and combat assets to the 2024 Balikatan exercise, marking a clear shift from disaster‑relief duties to full‑scale war‑fighting
Trump Would Welcome Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire
A U.S. official said Trump would "welcome and be happy with an end of hostilities" between Israel and Lebanon as Israel's Security Cabinet met Wednesday but ended without deciding, days after Rubio ho
Trump's Iran offensive deepens China‑Russia ties
U.S. President Donald Trump's joint Israeli‑Iran offensive has tightened China‑Russia cooperation, even as long‑standing economic and strategic frictions between the partners remain unresolved.
Trump Criticizes Meloni for Refusing Iran War Support
U.S. President Donald Trump publicly rebuked Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for refusing to back the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, intensifying a strained alliance amid Italy’s domestic political ch
Vietnam leader meets Xi on first overseas trip
Vietnam’s new leader embarked on his first overseas trip, meeting Xi Jinping. Across AP, Reuters, and SCMP, Xi emphasized strategic clarity, political security, and a joint stance against unilateralis
Prosecutors Visit Fed as Trump Threatens to Fire Powell
Federal prosecutors made an unannounced visit to a Federal Reserve construction site this week despite a top deputy conceding in court last month that they'd found no evidence of a crime, escalating a
Vance: Young Voters 'Do Not Love' Trump Middle East Policy
Vice President Vance at a Turning Point USA event in Georgia publicly acknowledged that young voters "do not love" Trump's Middle East policy, responded to heckling about Gaza by citing a U.S.-Iran ce
Trump: China 'Happy' to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
President Trump claimed Wednesday that China is 'very happy' about his effort to permanently reopen the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that Beijing has agreed to stop sending weapons to Tehran in exchang
U.S. Halts Iran Maritime Trade, Trump Hints at Talks
The U.S. military has completely halted all maritime trade with Iran even as President Trump said war-ending talks with Tehran could resume this week, sending oil prices lower for a second consecutive
Israel Expands Lebanon Evacuation Orders as Deaths Top 2,000
Israel expanded Lebanon evacuation orders as civilian dangers intensify, with more than 2,000 Lebanese reported killed since early March even as the two governments held direct talks in Washington ear
China Gave Iran Satellite Used to Target US Bases
Leaked Iranian military documents reveal that China secretly transferred an intelligence satellite to the IRGC in late 2024, which Iran then used to surveil and help target US military bases across th
Magyar urges Orbán to lift Ukraine loan veto before
Hungarian figure Magyar urges Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to drop his veto on a Ukraine loan before he leaves office, while the incoming leadership pledges a painful shift away from Russian energy and
IAEA warns North Korea expands nuclear arsenal, site
The IAEA says North Korea has accelerated its nuclear weapons production, with new facilities at Yongbyon and Kangson boosting its warhead stockpile and violating UN sanctions. The agency warned the e
Oman Holds Iran Bridge as US Blockade Stalls Pakistan Talks
Oman has emerged as the Gulf's quiet outlier, suffering the fewest Iranian attacks among GCC states and keeping diplomatic ties with Tehran intact even as the US blockade of Iranian ports and failed P
UK Military Size Scrutinized Amid Defence Delays
BBC highlights that the UK’s armed forces are unusually small, prompting a broader debate on defence spending and strategic direction. The Guardian questions whether the UK should rely on US leadershi
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