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Iran's Hormuz Shutdown Cuts Ship Traffic 90%
Iran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz after U.S. and Israeli strikes on February 28, slashing daily ship traffic by over 90% and creating a diplomatic standoff in which Trump demands reopening
Romanian Drone Strike Sparks NATO Defense Promise
A drone struck a building in Galati, Romania, prompting swift condemnation from the EU and a defense pledge from NATO. While Moscow denies involvement and claims the war is winding down, Kyiv warns of
Trump Appeals Order for $166B in Tariff Refunds
The Trump administration said it will appeal a federal judge's order requiring U.S. Customs and Border Protection to process tariff refunds for all importers who paid duties later struck down by the S
Taiwan Calm After Trump‑Xi Summit, Arms Deal Pending
Despite fears that a Trump‑Xi summit would bargain away Taiwan’s security, the secretive May 14‑15 talks produced no public deal, and Taiwan’s leaders and public showed little alarm. Trump’s indecisio
Ukraine Regains Territory, Boosts Drone Strikes
Ukraine is turning the tide against Russia, recapturing territory for the first time in years, gaining battlefield momentum, outflanking Moscow, and deploying drone strikes that reach deep into Russia
Iran missiles strike Kuwaiti base; Trump mulls pause
Iran’s missile strike on a Kuwaiti air base wounded U.S. service members, prompting the United States to denounce the attack as a serious breach of the ceasefire. At the same time, President Trump flo
Oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz might not return to levels seen before the Iran war
After Iran’s wartime blockade turned the Hormuz strait into the world’s biggest oil‑supply shock, analysts now see the disruption becoming permanent. With Iran’s de‑facto control likely to persist, We
India says signed BrahMos missile deal with Vietnam
India’s defence secretary announced a BrahMos missile supply deal with Vietnam, valued at roughly 60 billion rupees, and said similar talks with Indonesia are in their final stages. The move follows e
Ukraine Drones Hit Russian Port, Oil Depot
Ukrainian drone strikes overnight hit a tanker and oil refinery in the southern Russian port of Taganrog and an oil depot in Armavir, with Russia's military claiming 127 drones intercepted nationwide.
Hegseth Urges Asian Nations to Boost Military Spending
At the Shangri‑La Dialogue, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pressed Asian partners to boost defense budgets as a hedge against China's expanding military might. While praising improved U.S.–China
Zelenskyy Confirms Capture of Two North Korean Soldiers
Ukraine’s president announced the capture of two North Korean soldiers, providing the first concrete proof that Kim Jong Un has secretly dispatched thousands of special‑forces troops to aid Russia’s i
Israel-Iran war LIVE: Israeli army issues evacuation orders for seven south Lebanon villages
Israel’s army told residents of seven southern Lebanese villages to flee after deepening its push, a move confirmed by both Reuters and CBC World as Israeli forces crossed a key river. Meanwhile, U.S.
Vietnam President: Better China Ties Boost Peace
Vietnam’s top leader urged that stronger ties with China are essential for regional peace and security, while warning that a U.S.–China rivalry risks destabilizing Asia. The New York Times noted the d
Trump administration drops Biden Ebola plan
The Biden administration drafted a sprawling, multi‑hundred‑page outbreak response blueprint in January 2025, covering Ebola and repatriation of Americans. Within weeks, the Trump administration aband
Wang Yi says Canada-China ties restored, trade $90B
China’s foreign minister Wang Yi announced during his first Ottawa visit in a decade that political and security talks with Canada will resume and bilateral relations have been fully restored, signali
Iran Missiles Injure US Troops, Trump Mulls Pause
American service members at a U.S. base in Kuwait were injured and drones damaged after Iranian missile debris struck the site. At the same time, President Trump is weighing a two‑month pause in the c
Russia Fires Oreshnik Missiles From Run-Down Znamensk
Russia's Oreshnik ballistic missiles — each costing an estimated $40 million to $80 million — are launched at Ukraine from Kapustin Yar, a restricted Cold War-era test range in southeastern Russia nea
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing Begins India Visit
Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Delhi for a five‑day visit, meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss strengthening ties. Simultaneously, Karnataka prepares for a cabinet reshuffl
Russian spies escalate Western tech theft as economy strains
Russia's intelligence agencies have sharply intensified efforts to steal Western defense and dual-use technology—targeting Sweden's Gripen jet research, quantum, space, and critical infrastructure—as
Putin Faces Growing Discontent as War Backfires
An unnamed Kremlin critic warns that Russia’s war in Ukraine is backfiring on President Vladimir Putin, sparking growing public discontent. The Washington Post notes Putin is cornered and lashing out,
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