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Trump vows peacemaker legacy, demands Hormuz reopening
At the Future Investment Initiative summit in Miami, President Donald Trump declared his ambition to be remembered as a great peacemaker, citing his role in ending eight wars and demanding the Strait
Israel strikes Iran naval site in Tehran amid regional escalation
Israel conducted strikes on Iranian military targets in Tehran, including a naval weapons complex, as regional tensions escalate amid Houthi involvement and attacks across Iraq, while diplomatic effor
Malaysia launches nuclear power feasibility review
Malaysia’s government has launched a comprehensive review of a potential nuclear power programme, tasking MyPOWER to assess feasibility, policy and regulatory frameworks to strengthen long‑term energy
Trump Calls US-Israel Iran War 'Bold' and 'Historic' at Saudi Summit
Donald Trump declared the US-Israel war on Iran "bold" and "historic" at an event the article identifies as a Saudi investment conference, predicting the Middle East will soon escape Iranian "nuclear
Houthis Warn 'Fingers on Trigger' for Iran War
The Houthis warned they are ready for direct military intervention in the US-Israeli war on Iran, with military spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Saree declaring the group has 'fingers on the trigger'
Iran Vows 'Heavy Price' After Israel Strikes Breach Trump Pause
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi pledged Iran will exact a 'heavy price' after accusing Israel of violating the Trump administration's pause on strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure.
Rubio: U.S.-Iran War May Last 2 to 4 Weeks
Despite a lack of NATO support, the White House is steadfast in its commitment to achieving all war objectives in a potential U.S.-Iran conflict, which Senator Rubio estimates could last two to four w
Gulf States Hit Hard as Iran War Spreads Beyond Energy
The US-Israeli war on Iran is battering Gulf Arab economies with spillover effects extending well beyond oil and gas, according to a March 2026 Al Jazeera panel discussion.
Israel Strikes Iran's Arak, Isfahan Nuclear Sites
Israeli air strikes hit Iran's Arak heavy-water plant and Isfahan on 27 March 2026, targeting infrastructure linked to civilian nuclear energy and uranium enrichment, with smoke and explosions reporte
Drone Shows Iranian Missile Damage in Arad, 116 Injured
Drone footage published by Al Jazeera reveals the scale of destruction in the Israeli city of Arad days after an Iranian missile strike injured at least 116 people.
US 15-Point Iran Plan vs Ground Troop Buildup
The US is pushing a 15-point plan to end its war on Iran while simultaneously mobilizing ground troops, as Tehran denies negotiations and continues to control the Strait of Hormuz.
US Fires 850 Tomahawks at Iran; Pentagon Raises Alarm
The U.S. has fired over 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles at Iran in four weeks of war, per a Washington Post report that prompted internal Pentagon alarm about munitions supply, even as the White House an
Anwar, Prabowo Agree to De-escalate Iran Conflict
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met in Jakarta on March 27, agreeing to intensify diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the Iran conflict, with Anwar securing Strait o
Trump extends 10‑day pause on Iran energy strikes
President Trump extended his 10‑day pause on attacks against Iran’s energy infrastructure, buying time for diplomatic talks and U.S. force buildup while keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed.
China Boosts 2026 Defense Spending 7% to $275bn
China announced a 7 % increase in its 2026 defense budget to 1.9 trillion yuan ($275 bn), a rise that clashes with its official defensive‑policy narrative and signals a shift toward greater militariza
Europe's China Paradox: 28% Import Surge vs. De-Risking
Europe faces a deepening contradiction in its China relationship, importing record volumes of Chinese goods while public opinion simultaneously demands trade diversification, and Beijing shows no flex
U.S. Says It Destroyed One‑Third of Iran's Missiles
Iran's missile strike on a Saudi‑U.S. airbase injures troops as U.S. intelligence reports destroying roughly a third of Iran's missile arsenal, amid broader regional attacks and economic fallout.
China demands Japan act over Tokyo embassy break-in
China has dismissed Japan's expression of "regret" over a knife-wielding Japanese military officer's break-in at the Chinese embassy in Tokyo as insufficient, demanding a thorough investigation and a
Rodong Sinmun Mocks Takaichi, Then Goes Silent
North Korea's state newspaper spent months savaging Japan's new Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae, even comparing her to Liz Truss and predicting a short tenure — but went conspicuously silent after her p
Polls: Only 20% of Republicans back Iran ground troops
Three major polls show only about 1 in 5 Americans—including just 20% of Republicans—support deploying U.S. ground troops in Iran, threatening Trump's standing with his base in a midterm election year
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