Iran War Live Updates: Trump Says He Wants to Delay Visit to China Because of Conflict
Amid a flare‑up in Iran, President Trump is pushing to postpone his China summit, urging NATO and China to police the Strait of Hormuz while criticizing allies for not stepping up. Meanwhile, regional
Iran War Live Updates: Israel Expands Lebanon Offensive; Nations Appear Cool to Trump’s Oil Route Demands
Israel has intensified its offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon, while Trump’s demand to reopen the Strait of Hormuz meets tepid responses from China and other powers, underscoring a widening region
Opportunity to strike Iran came after PM Modi left: Israel envoy on timing of visit
Israel’s envoy says the chance to hit Iranian sites opened once Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed, dovetailing with a plan to continue a three‑week campaign targeting hundreds of Iranian lo
Iran uses 'dancing missile' Sejjil against US-Israel: What makes it different? - WION
Iran has deployed its newly‑tuned “dancing” Sejjil ballistic missile against Israeli targets, a move that appears to bypass the Iron Dome and signal a broader US‑Israel confrontation. Reuters and The
Iran hits key UAE oil port and Dubai airport
Iran launched missile strikes on the UAE’s Fujairah oil hub and Dubai airport, showing its readiness to disrupt global energy flows while simultaneously cracking down on domestic protests, according t
Western allies push back on Trump call for NATO help to reopen Hormuz
President Trump is urging NATO allies to help reopen the Hormuz Strait, framing it as a security imperative, while Germany’s chancellor’s office insists the Iran‑Iran conflict is unrelated to NATO. Pr
ASEAN Again Calls for Halt to Iran War, Citing Possible ‘Sustained’ Economic Challenges
ASEAN’s economic ministers are again urging an immediate halt to the Iran war, warning that a drawn‑out conflict will spill over into Southeast Asia’s economies. Across the globe, U.S. policymakers, r
‘Water War’ rages as India-Pakistan tensions reach boiling point
India’s long‑delayed Shahpur Kandi dam, slated for completion March 2024, will divert surplus Ravi River water that once flowed into Pakistan, a move that experts say reflects eroding norms of the 196
China’s Difficult Choice in the Iran-Israel-US War
China is forced to navigate a treacherous diplomatic tight as the Iran‑Israel‑US clash intensifies, exposing its alliance dilemmas and testing its non‑alignment doctrine. While Beijing seeks to balanc
A Timeline of the Fraught Relationship Between Iran and the U.S.
Decades of mutual demonization have turned Iran‑U.S. ties into a volatile flashpoint, with each side’s rhetoric feeding a cycle that now fuels open conflict. From the 1979 revolution to recent proxy w
Economic toll of war grows
As the US‑Israel‑Iran showdown intensifies, analysts warn the conflict could spill into a global economic crisis, spiking oil, snarling trade corridors, and choking demand.
Trump’s Threat to Delay Summit With Xi Casts New Shadow Over China Relations
President Trump warned he could stall the upcoming US‑China summit unless Beijing aids in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a move that underscores his leverage‑first approach. While Beijing says talks
Vietnam braces for flight cuts from April after China, Thailand ban jet fuel exports
Vietnam’s aviation sector is bracing for flight cuts after China and Thailand halted jet‑fuel exports, leaving the country scrambling for alternatives as imports cover over two‑thirds of its demand. D
Cold Hard Truths: Arctic Security in a Changing World
Arctic security is heating up as NATO, European capitals, and Nordic leaders confront Russia and China’s expanding footprints, while lingering U.S. ambitions—exemplified by Trump’s past Greenland push
‘Water War’ rages as India-Pakistan tensions reach boiling point
India’s long‑delayed Shahpur Kandi dam, slated for completion March 2024, will divert surplus Ravi River water that once flowed into Pakistan, a move that experts say reflects eroding norms of the 196
Cory Booker calls both parties ‘feckless’ for ceding war powers to Trump
Senator Cory Booker slammed Democrats and Republicans as “feckless” for letting President Trump expand unilateral war powers, citing recent strikes in Iran, Nigeria, Venezuela and looming threats to C
Trump's ill-fated attempt to copy Israel's 'mowing the grass' strategy
Trump’s Iran strike mirrors Israel’s “mowing the grass” playbook—using periodic, open‑ended military blows to project power without a clear political objective. The administration argues past wars fai
The Iran-Israel-US War Is Exposing China’s Alliance Problem
The Iran‑Israel‑US clash is exposing China’s strategic blind spot: without reliable partners, Beijing can’t amplify its global reach, while the U.S. tests its economic leverage and regional wars spill
China’s Difficult Choice in the Iran-Israel-US War
China is forced to navigate a treacherous diplomatic tight as the Iran‑Israel‑US clash intensifies, exposing its alliance dilemmas and testing its non‑alignment doctrine. While Beijing seeks to balanc
China says 'maintaining communication' with US over Trump visit
Donald Trump warned that the U.S.-China summit could be delayed unless Beijing helps reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while Beijing says it is keeping the lines of communication open with Washington. The