Japanese Leader Wrestles with Middle East Shock in Planned Trip to Washington
As the Middle‑East war ripples across the globe, Japan’s senior minister Sanae Takaichi is set to meet the White House, a move seen by Crisis Group’s Matt Wheeler as a litmus test for U.S. policy amid
Trump says NATO faces ‘very bad’ future if allies don't help open Hormuz
Trump warned that NATO’s future hinges on allies stepping in to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a move he says is essential to curb soaring oil prices. While he pushes for a “Hormuz Coalition” with Europ
Trump says NATO faces ‘very bad’ future if allies don't help open Hormuz
Trump warned that NATO’s future hinges on allies stepping in to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a move he says is essential to curb soaring oil prices. While he pushes for a “Hormuz Coalition” with Europ
'Lost one leg': Iran's new leader Mojtaba Khamenei secretly flown to Russia for surgery, says report - WION
Iran’s newly‑emerging power broker, Mojtaba Khamenei, was reportedly whisked to Russia for emergency surgery after losing a leg, a move kept hidden from the public. U.S. intelligence notes that his fa
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
Fire breaks out in vicinity of Dubai International Airport after drone attack
A drone strike ignited a fire at Dubai International Airport’s fuel storage, forcing a temporary shutdown of departures. Authorities say the incident, likely a targeted attack, underscores rising thre
Large protest held in London against US-Israeli war on Iran
Thousands rallied in London to denounce the US‑Israeli campaign against Iran and the ongoing Gaza genocide, a protest sparked by the UK’s ban on the Al‑Quds Day march. The demonstration echoes wider g
Hassett says US has ‘got what we need’ on funding for Iran conflict
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said the Trump administration has secured roughly $11.3 billion for a potential Iran conflict, signaling confidence in the budget despite congressional
AI fakes about Iran-U.S. war swirl on X despite policy crackdown
Even after X tightened its demonetisation rules to curb AI‑generated misinformation, a torrent of fabricated posts claiming a Iran‑U.S. war keeps surfacing, driven by users outside the revenue‑sharing
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump pressures NATO, China over Iran's closure of key waterway
As Iran seals the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump is pressuring NATO and China to deploy warships and keep oil flowing, while Saudi forces fend off a wave of drones. Global markets scramble to relea
'Lost one leg': Iran's new leader Mojtaba Khamenei secretly flown to Russia for surgery, says report - WION
Iran’s newly‑emerging power broker, Mojtaba Khamenei, was reportedly whisked to Russia for emergency surgery after losing a leg, a move kept hidden from the public. U.S. intelligence notes that his fa
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
Muted response as Trump urges nations to escort ships through Hormuz Strait
Trump called for an international naval escort to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, but allies have yet to pledge ships as Iran’s Revolutionary Guard blocks the waterway. China, India and the U.S. are q
Iran War Live Updates: Trump Urges World to Help Protect Strait of Hormuz
Amid the Iran‑Israel war, President Trump has pressed Britain, China, France, Japan and South Korea to dispatch warships to the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran’s blockade threatens a fifth of global oil
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
Iran War Live Updates: Trump Pressures NATO Allies and China for Warships to Guard Oil Shipments
Iran’s partial shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz has ignited a diplomatic scramble, with Trump urging NATO allies and China to dispatch warships to safeguard oil shipments while U.S. officials warn pri
Hassett says US has ‘got what we need’ on funding for Iran conflict
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett told reporters the Trump administration has secured the $11.3 billion needed to fund a potential war with Iran, signaling fiscal readiness despite cong
US Senator Van Hollen: Trump ‘has no idea where this war is going’
Senator Chris Van Hollen warned that President Trump’s push to involve the United States in a war against Iran is reckless and could destabilize global security. Allies from South Korea to India echo
Scoop: French plan to end Lebanon war includes recognition of Israel
France has drafted a bold peace plan that would only end Lebanon’s war if Beirut formally recognizes Israel, a move now under review by Israel and the United States. Parallel diplomatic tracks are ope
Japan says bar high for sending warships to protect Gulf oil lane
Japan is keeping its options open but insists any deployment of warships to guard the Gulf’s oil lanes must meet a high threshold, reflecting deep caution about escalation. While a senior policy advis