Iran says it will show ‘zero restraint’ if energy infrastructure is targeted again - The Guardian
Iran has issued a stark warning, vowing "zero restraint" if its energy infrastructure is targeted again, a threat echoed by both The Guardian and Al Jazeera. This comes amidst rising regional tensions
How will Israel’s decades-long assassination policy continue?
Israel's long-standing assassination policy has escalated dramatically with the recent killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other senior Iranian figures, raising questions abou
Japan's Takaichi tries to reaffirm alliance with Trump as he seeks help securing Strait of Hormuz
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sought to reaffirm her alliance with President Donald Trump amidst tensions over Japan's commitment to protecting the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping lane.
Iran-Israel-US War Tests Japan’s Evolving Appetite for Collective Self-Defense
Japan faces a complex decision regarding potential Self-Defense Force deployment to Hormuz amid the Iran-Israel-US conflict, a move complicated by the war's origins in a preemptive U.S. strike and Jap
The Gulf War and Flawed Diplomacy Fuel LPG Crisis in India
India faces a severe LPG crisis, exacerbated by the Gulf War and flawed diplomacy, with the shortage becoming a critical issue in upcoming assembly elections despite the lack of public ire over India'
As Attacks Shake Markets, Trump Seeks to Reassure Americans
Following market-rattling attacks, President Trump is actively seeking to stabilize oil prices, even considering the unusual move of easing sanctions on Iranian oil, a strategy that underscores the ur
Trump delays China trip during US-Israel war on Iran
President Trump has postponed his highly anticipated visit to China, citing the escalating US-Israeli conflict with Iran, a move that signals a significant shift in Washington's geopolitical prioritie
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Modi discusses West Asia conflict with Macron, Sultan of Oman, Malaysia PM
Escalating tensions in West Asia have sent global energy markets into turmoil, with Brent crude soaring past $115 per barrel after Iran retaliated against an Israeli strike on its South Pars gas field
India’s Iran Blind Spot and the Gulf War: A Litmus Test of Strategic Autonomy
India’s gamble on a hands‑off stance in the Iran‑Israel clash has backfired, forcing a test of its strategic autonomy as the war reshapes regional alliances. Simultaneously, the conflict ripples throu
Looking for leverage: China keeps close eye on US politics after summit delay
The White House announced a delay in President Trump's anticipated visit to Beijing, a move China has yet to officially acknowledge, as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East complicates U.S. domesti
Trump denies knowledge of Israeli gas field attack
Former President Donald Trump said the United States had no prior knowledge of Israel’s strike on the South Pars gas field and warned Iran not to expand the conflict to Qatar, while Al Jazeera frames
Trump denies knowledge of Israeli gas field attack
Former President Donald Trump said the United States had no prior knowledge of Israel’s strike on the South Pars gas field and warned Iran not to expand the conflict to Qatar, while Al Jazeera frames
Israel kills Iran’s spy chief; Gabbard says government is ‘intact but largely degraded’ - Los Angeles Times
Israel’s covert strike killed Iran’s top spy chief, prompting China’s sharp condemnation and a U.S. diplomatic scramble. Former Rep. Gabbard says Iran’s state remains intact but its intelligence appar
India, Pakistan ties ‘remain a risk’ for nuclear conflict: U.S. Intelligence
U.S. intelligence warns that lingering India‑Pakistan hostility, bolstered by terrorist provocations and a resilient ISIS‑K presence, keeps South Asia on a nuclear brink. Pakistan’s accelerating missi
Israel says it killed Iran's intelligence minister - Axios
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
India’s Iran Blind Spot and the Gulf War: A Litmus Test of Strategic Autonomy
India’s gamble on a hands‑off stance in the Iran‑Israel clash has backfired, forcing a test of its strategic autonomy as the war reshapes regional alliances. Simultaneously, the conflict ripples throu
Cambodia turns to Singapore, Malaysia for fuel as Vietnam, China restrict supplies
Facing fuel shortages after Vietnam and China curb exports amid the Middle‑East conflict, Cambodia is pivoting to Singapore and Malaysia while also courting Australian LNG to safeguard its energy secu
The Lasting Wounds of the War in Ukraine
Both Russia and Ukraine will struggle to reintegrate millions of veterans.
Beijing’s Real Problem With Trump’s China Summit Delay
The postponed Trump‑China summit actually plays into Beijing’s hands, giving it diplomatic breathing room while U.S. officials scramble to keep the talks from being tangled with the Hormuz crisis. Mea
What to know about Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant after report of projectile hitting its complex
Iran and Russia claim a projectile struck the Bushehr nuclear complex, but satellite images and Indian reports show no damage or radiation leak. The incident, occurring amid heightened regional tensio