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How Trump's Iran War Shifted Global Alliances in a Week
Trump’s sudden war with Iran has sent shockwaves through global geopolitics, reshaping travel, energy flows, trade routes and alliances in just one week. While the U.S. wrestles with defending South K
FBI warned California of Iran drone threat to West
The FBI warned California police of a possible Iranian drone strike on the West Coast after recent U.S.–Israeli attacks on Iran, but President Trump dismissed the threat, claiming he isn’t worried and
Tehran's young shelter as missile war empties city streets
Young Iranians describe sheltering at home, fleeing to the Caspian coast, and sharing illegal Starlink connections as missile strikes continue and the normally festive Nowruz period approaches in near
U.S. lifts Russian oil sanctions as prices hit $119
The White House has temporarily lifted Russian oil sanctions — including a 30-day waiver on Indian purchases — to stabilize energy markets after the U.S.-Israel war on Iran pushed oil to $119 per barr
China warns US AI military push risks 'Terminator' dystopia
China's Defence Ministry publicly rebuked Washington on March 11, warning that the US military's rush to deploy AI unchecked could create a 'Terminator'-style dystopia by eroding ethical restraints in
Ukraine Leverages US‑Iran Drone Clash to Boost Ties
Ukraine is trying to turn the U.S.-Iran drone clash into a diplomatic win, using the tension to deepen ties with the Trump administration and showcase its military tech while peace talks stall.
China Air Defense Failures Boost US Military Edge
In an opinion column, a former Nicaraguan diplomat argues recent US military operations in Iran and Venezuela exposed the failure of Chinese air defense systems sold worldwide, cementing American mili
Trump signals on Iran war; Epstein ties scientists
President Trump’s contradictory remarks on the U.S.-Israel strike on Iran—claiming early victory while hinting the war isn’t over—clash with NPR analysts who warn Iran will push to keep oil prices hig
North Korea backs Iran leader, condemns US-Israeli attack
North Korea’s foreign ministry praised Iran’s selection of Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader, denounced the US‑Israeli attack on Iran, and highlighted a new cruise‑missile launch from the naval destr
Iran Uses Cluster Munitions in Israel War; 3 Killed
Israel says Iran has fired cluster munitions throughout their 10-day war, with about half of Iranian projectiles carrying the warheads and at least three Israeli civilians killed.
China Holds the Key to Containing the Iran War
An analytical argument that China, as the buyer of roughly 90 percent of Iran's oil exports, is the only outside power with both the motive and economic leverage to press Tehran toward de-escalation,
Hegseth Vows 'Most Intense Day' of Iran Strikes Tuesday
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth declared Tuesday would be the 'most intense day' of US strikes inside Iran, but said only President Trump controls the war's pace and timeline, while acknowledging Israel i
Kim Yo Jong Condemns Freedom Shield Drills, Threatens
North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong denounced the U.S.–South Korea Freedom Shield exercises as a provocative war rehearsal and warned of an overwhelming military response.
Luna Says Graham Won’t Advise Trump on Iran Conflict
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna criticized Sen. Lindsey Graham for defending the U.S. Iran operation, accusing him of not guiding President Trump on the conflict and warning that some senators push for war eve
Iran Vows to Block All Gulf Oil Exports
Iran's Revolutionary Guards vowed to block all oil exports from the Gulf until its war with the US and Israel ends, directly contradicting Trump's claim the conflict was 'all but over' and undermining
Indonesia Finalizes BrahMos Missile Deal With India
Indonesia's defense ministry confirmed Jakarta has finalized a deal to buy BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles from India, making it the second Southeast Asian nation to acquire the weapon as the regio
U.S. rejected Ukraine's anti-Iran drone system last
Last year Ukraine pitched a battle‑tested system to knock down Iranian attack drones, but the United States turned it down, missing a chance to strengthen its own and allied defenses in the Middle Eas
Trump: Iran War 'Almost Over,' Pentagon Says 'Just Begun'
President Trump declared the U.S.-Israeli assault on Iran "very complete" and ending "very soon," but the Pentagon contradicted him hours later by posting that the U.S. had "only just begun to fight,"
North Korea fires missile from its destroyer Kim says
North Korea launched a missile from its largest warship, the Choe Hyon destroyer, a move Kim Jong‑un hailed as evidence of progress in arming ships with nuclear weapons amid heightened Middle‑East ten
Indonesia Signs BrahMos Missile Deal With India
Indonesia has signed a deal with India to procure the BrahMos missile system, its defense ministry said on March 9, making it the second Southeast Asian country to acquire the Russian-Indian co-produc
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