‘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
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
Iran War Live Updates: Israel Expands Lebanon Offensive; Trump’s Oil-Route Demands Draw Cool Response
Israel’s ground offensive against Hezbollah intensifies as the US‑Israel‑Iran war enters its third week, while President Trump’s demand to reopen the Strait of Hormuz draws a lukewarm response from Ch
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
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
China Moves to Strengthen Defense
China announced a 7% increase in defense spending.
Iranian foreign minister says "we don't see any reason why we should talk with Americans" - CBS News
Iran’s foreign minister dismissed any U.S. dialogue as strikes continue, while President Trump called on China and allies to intervene in the escalating Strait of Hormuz crisis, underscoring a deepeni
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
This week on The Hill: Thune, Trump head for showdown on SAVE America Act
The SAVE America Act, a voter‑eligibility bill championed by Trump, is slated for a Senate floor vote, pitting the president against Senate leader John Thune. As the domestic showdown looms, Trump’s p
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
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.
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
China in contact with US on summit, Rubio sanctions may not apply, Beijing says
China says it’s in talks with Washington about Trump’s planned Beijing summit and hints that 2020 sanctions on Secretary‑designate Marco Rubio may no longer apply. Trump has warned he could delay the
China in contact with US on summit, Rubio sanctions may not apply, Beijing says
China says it’s in talks with Washington about Trump’s planned Beijing summit and hints that 2020 sanctions on Secretary‑designate Marco Rubio may no longer apply. Trump has warned he could delay the