Aftermath of Iranian ‘revenge’ strikes on Israel, two killed
Iran’s overnight missile barrage on Israel, framed as revenge, left two dead and widespread damage near Tel Aviv, while Lebanon reports Israeli strikes on central Beirut killing at least six, signalli
‘US and Israel have taken majority of Iran’s ballistic missile capability’
‘US and Israel have taken the vast majority of Iran’s ballistic missile capability’
Sucked Into War, Gulf Countries Face the Limits of U.S. Security Guarantees
Faced with a surge of Iranian attacks, Gulf states are doubting the reliability of U.S. security guarantees and are courting defense partners such as Ukraine, Australia, and Italy—signaling a strategi
Trump aides foresee Iran endgame divide: "Israel doesn't hate the chaos"
Trump and Netanyahu are in near‑daily talks, touting a “great” partnership, but U.S. officials warn that Washington’s cautious endgame diverges from Israel’s push for a broader strike on Iran even as
Why India is best-placed to broker peace in US-Israel-Iran war
India’s historic non‑alignment, deep economic ties with both Tehran and Jerusalem, and its rising diplomatic clout make it the most credible mediator in the escalating US‑Israel‑Iran confrontation. An
A Euro leader cursed for calling for peace — with Russia
At long last, a European leader has said what should have been apparent from the very first: that the Israeli-U.S
European allies tell Trump ‘nein,’ ‘non’ and ‘no’ on help to force open Hormuz Strait
European allies pushed back against President Trump’s push to marshal NATO warships into the Strait of Hormuz, arguing the move would entangle the alliance in a new flashpoint. While Trump ties NATO a
Two people killed, several wounded following overnight Iranian missile barrage - The Jerusalem Post
Iran launched an overnight missile barrage on Tel Aviv, using cluster warheads that killed two people and wounded several. The attack, framed as retaliation for the killing of an Iranian security chie
Russia is sharing satellite imagery and drone technology with Iran, WSJ reports - Reuters
Reuters and the Wall Street Journal say Russia is supplying Iran with satellite imagery and drone technology, bolstering Tehran’s surveillance and strike capabilities. A Russian outlet, WSJremlin, dis
Cambodia turns to Singapore, Malaysia for fuel as Vietnam, China restrict supplies
With no refinery and under a month of fuel reserves, Cambodia is scrambling for diesel and gasoline as Vietnam and China curb exports amid Middle‑East tensions, turning to Singapore and Malaysia while
Trump’s Hormuz Warship Request Puts South Korea-US Alliance to the Test
President Lee Jae‑myung must balance the U.S. push—led by Trump—to deploy a warship into the Strait of Hormuz against Iran with South Korea’s desire to stay out of a protracted conflict, while Japan’s
Ukraine seeks release of citizens arrested in India over alleged Myanmar drone activity
Ukraine is demanding the immediate release of six of its citizens detained by India on accusations of illegally crossing into Myanmar and training anti‑junta ethnic groups in drone warfare. India’s co
As Trump squeezes, can de Villepin give new backbone to France?
Trump is pressing NATO allies to help enforce a de‑facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, threatening dire consequences for non‑compliance. Europe, led by Spain’s anti‑war PM Sánchez, Germany’s defen
What the Iran War Means for the U.S.-China Relationship
With the Xi-Trump summit almost certainly delayed, and tensions rising over the war in Iran, vital issues for both the U...
US policy toward Lebanon is badly broken
Israel’s ground invasion of Lebanon, mirroring its Gaza campaign, has triggered massive civilian displacement while the United States remains unusually silent, exposing the fragility of a policy that
The Iran War: Its Impact on ASEAN and Myanmar
A conversation with Michael Martin on the conflict, and how the region should deal with U.S
Xi Jinping’s anticorruption drive sweeps up senior Chinese military chiefs
Experts say rooting out corruption in the military remains a priority for China's President Xi.
Delay in Trump’s China visit gives both sides time to hammer out trade deal
Trump’s month‑long postponement of his China summit, officially blamed on domestic and Middle‑East pressures, is a diplomatic face‑saving move that gives both Washington and Beijing a breathing window
Over 200 Ukrainian military experts in Gulf region to counter Iran’s drones
President Zelenskyy announced that over 200 Ukrainian anti‑drone specialists are deployed across the Gulf, helping allies fend off Iran‑origin Shahed drones that Russia repurposes, while also touting
Israel killed Larijani hoping to ‘torpedo’ chance of US-Iran talks
Israel’s covert killing of Iran’s security chief, Ali Larijani, is being framed as a calculated move to derail looming US‑Iran talks and push the region toward regime change, while Tehran confirms the