Swedish RBS 15 Anti-ship Missiles Surface in Ukraine
Newly surfaced footage from the Ukrainian Navy, widely shared on X, reportedly shows a Swedish-built RBS 15 anti-ship cruise missile being launched from a truck-mounted launcher against Russian target
Israel strikes Iran's petrochemical complex at Asaluyeh, defence minister says - Reuters
Israel has reportedly struck Iran's petrochemical complex at Asaluyeh, a critical energy lifeline for Iran, according to its defense minister and multiple news outlets. This action signals a significa
Trump's tipping point: Destroy Iran's infrastructure or give talks a chance
President Trump is at a critical juncture, weighing whether to execute his threat to devastate Iran's infrastructure by 8 PM ET or extend his deadline to allow for negotiations, a decision complicated
Taiwan and the Formosa Disaster in Vietnam: The Sound of Silence
A decade after a toxic waste dump by a Taiwanese company devastated Vietnam's coast, a profound silence persists from the responsible corporation, both the Taiwanese and Vietnamese governments, and ev
Malaysia announces measures to address supply disruptions amid energy crunch
The government has warned that Malaysia only has enough energy supplies until the end of May.
US-Israeli strikes destroy buildings in northern Iran
Video evidence confirms widespread destruction in Pardis, northern Iran, following reported US-Israeli strikes. The Israeli military officially claimed responsibility for bombing Iran on April 7, indi
How US, Israel are waging a war on Iranian culture, education
Iranian officials accuse the US and Israel of waging a cultural and educational war aimed at eradicating Iranian identity, a claim made to Al Jazeera. This accusation comes as the UAE, according to th
West Asia conflict: Why has Iran called for ‘human chains’ to counter U.S.?
As a U.S. deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz looms, Iran has called for citizens to form "human chains" around key infrastructure, including power plants and nuclear sites, to deter threatened Am
Outpaced by the US, China’s military places selective bets on artificial intelligence
China's military is strategically integrating AI into its forces, exemplified by an AI algorithm enhancing the Qinzhou frigate's air defense and the supervision of 200 drones by a single soldier. Whil
Taiwan's opposition leader arrives in China for a 'Journey of Peace'
Taiwan's opposition leader, Cheng Li-wun of the Kuomintang Party (KMT), has embarked on a "Journey of Peace" to China, a rare six-day visit aimed at de-escalating tensions amid increased Chinese milit
Iran remains defiant as clock ticks down on Trump’s deadline
President Trump has unexpectedly de-escalated tensions with Iran, suspending threatened attacks for two weeks and agreeing to negotiations in Islamabad, following a proposed 10-point peace plan from T
GOP patience with Iran operation growing thinner as Trump escalates tensions
As the Iran operation enters its sixth week, some Republican lawmakers are expressing growing concern over President Trump's escalating rhetoric, including threats to unleash "all Hell" if Iran doesn'
Friction to fracture: Iran war breaks Indonesia-Iran ties
Indonesia and Iran's long-standing strategic alignment has fractured, culminating in Iran's detention of Indonesian oil tankers and exposing deep bilateral tensions. This crisis, rooted in Indonesia's
A Flawed Formula for Peace in Ukraine
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America Has Lost the Arab World
Wars in Gaza, Iran, and elsewhere have sunk Washington’s reputation—maybe for good.
Indian Navy probing feasibility of drones for reloading VLS at sea
The Indian Navy is exploring the use of multi-rotor drones for reloading surface-to-air missiles in Vertical Launch System (VLS) cells on warships while at sea. This initiative, dubbed 'Rearming by Dr
Trump’s Board of Peace Gives Hamas Disarmament Deadline
The Trump administration's Board of Peace has issued a disarmament deadline to Hamas, reflecting U.S. urgency for a Gaza cease-fire and impatience with the militant group, a move that Responsible Stat
Seven key takeaways from the ministerial statements on the impact of the Middle East conflict on Singapore
Singapore anticipates a slowdown in economic growth and an increase in inflation due to the ongoing Middle East conflict. In response, the government is enhancing support measures for both households
Asian shares are mixed ahead of Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen oil route
Asian shares saw mixed trading as a critical deadline approached for Iran to reopen an oil route, with international tensions escalating amid Iran's defiance and calls for its youth to protect power p
Israel threatens Iran’s trains, railways before Trump’s deadline expires
As a Trump deadline looms, Israel has threatened Iran's train and railway infrastructure, while other reports indicate a broader U.S. threat to strike Iranian power plants and petrochemical complexes.