Israel launches new wave of strikes on Iran with no sign of diplomatic breakthrough - AP News

Israel launches new wave of strikes on Iran with no sign of diplomatic breakthrough  AP News

Exclusive: China's top chipmaker has supplied chipmaking tech to Iran military, US officials say - Reuters

Exclusive: China's top chipmaker has supplied chipmaking tech to Iran military, US officials say  Reuters

Iran War Live Updates: Trump Claims Progress in Talks and Extends Strait of Hormuz Deadline

President Trump has threatened to attack Iran’s power plants unless it fully reopens the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil route, by April 6. Israel on Friday launched more strikes on Iran.

By The New York Times

Trump Threatens to Escalate Iran Conflict With No Sign of Peace Deal - Bloomberg.com

Trump Threatens to Escalate Iran Conflict With No Sign of Peace Deal  Bloomberg.com

Oil Falls on Trump Pausing Attacks on Iran’s Energy Sector - WSJ

Oil Falls on Trump Pausing Attacks on Iran’s Energy Sector  WSJ

UAE pushes for international force to reopen Hormuz

Abu Dhabi is hardening its stance as it suffers from Iran’s retaliation to US-Israeli war

In Nabatieh, southern Lebanon, 'no one ventures outside anymore apart from rescue teams'

Like 42 other rescue workers since the war began on March 2, 16-year-old Joude Souleiman was killed by an Israeli drone strike in Nabatieh, the second-largest Shiite city in southern Lebanon, where only a few hundred people out of 75,000 residents remain.

Southeast Asia is being hit hard by Iran's cutoff of oil and gas

Southeast Asia is among the areas hardest hit by Iran's cutoff of oil and gas through the Strait of Hormuz, with many nations almost entirely dependent on foreign energy — and quickly running out.

By Michael Sullivan

Israeli opposition leader rails against ‘multi-front war without strategy’

Yair Lapid says military 'is stretched to the limit and beyond' as Israeli forces wage attacks on Iran and Lebanon.

Trump gives Iranians ten more days to open Strait of Hormuz - The Times

Trump gives Iranians ten more days to open Strait of Hormuz  The Times

As Philippines battles fuel crisis, will Marcos postpone Asean summit?

Philippine lawmakers have implored President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr to postpone this year’s Asean summit, as the country grapples with soaring fuel prices amid a global energy crisis. Analysts warn, however, that such a move would undermine Manila’s chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Leaders in the Philippine Senate have backed calls to study the postponement option, originally proposed by ex-finance secretary Gary Teves to cut government spending and redirect funds...

By Sam Beltran

'They're putting up quite a fight': Hezbollah pushes back against Israel's advancing troops

FRANCE 24 correspondent Renée Davis reports from Beirut, where Israel on Friday carried out fresh air strikes on the once densely packed southern suburbs. And in the country's south, Shiite group Hezbollah said its fighters continued to push back against Israel's ground offensive.

By FRANCE24

Why Pakistan has emerged as a mediator between US and Iran

As fears of a wider regional conflict escalate following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that began in late February, Pakistan has emerged as an unexpected mediator, offering to help bring Washington and Tehran to the negotiating table

By Munir Ahmed and E. Eduardo Castillo

Stocks Finish Higher on US Push to End Iran War

DXB ’s surprise gifts turn goodbyes emotional: What’s inside viral gift pack

Dubai International Airport has transformed departures into emotional moments by distributing small, heartfelt souvenir packs to passengers. Amidst regional travel disruptions and heightened tensions due to Iran vs US-Israel war, these gifts of appreciation, including magnets and thank-you notes, have resonated deeply, making travellers feel seen and valued. This initiative highlights Dubai's intentional hospitality, offering a human touch that redefines the airport experience during uncertai...

By TOI World Desk

Trump's Iran war pushes India to rekindle old friendship with Russia

IRAN-CRISIS/INDIA-RUSSIA (EXCLUSIVE):EXCLUSIVE-Trump's Iran war pushes India to rekindle old friendship with Russia

France says it approached 35 countries over future Hormuz mission - The Straits Times

France says it approached 35 countries over future Hormuz mission  The Straits Times

Israel presses military campaign against Islamic Republic as diplomatic talks stall

Conflicting messaging from Washington, including statements by Donald Trump, has added to the uncertainty surrounding the prospects for a ceasefire.

Opinion: Opinion | Iran May Be Far More Prepared For A 'Ground Invasion' Than Trump Thinks

The troops provide Trump with several options, such as invading or blockading Kharg Island, Iran's main oil export hub, or even Qeshm.

US and Iran ‘to meet very soon in Pakistan’; UAE willing to join international force to reopen Strait of Hormuz

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Foreign Minister meets US official on sidelines of G7 talks, discusses Strait of Hormuz concerns

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met with a senior US State Department official in France on Thursday, where the two sides discussed maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the South Korea-US alliance, Seoul’s Foreign Ministry said. Cho met Allison Hooker, US undersecretary of state for political affairs, who attended the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting as Washington’s chief representative. During the meeting, Cho expressed concern over the situation in

By The Korea Herald

‘Very important neutral party’: Pakistan can play greater diplomatic role, says US lawmaker

WASHINGTON: As tensions surrounding Iran once again test regional diplomacy, Pakistan is emerging in Washington’s policy conversations as a potential intermediary — a shift that signals a broader reassessment of its strategic utility beyond the traditional security framework. At an hour-long virtual briefing held on Thursday evening by the Congressional Pakistan Caucus, Congressman Tom Suozzi suggested that Islamabad’s geographic position, demographic weight and cross-regional ties give it sp...

By none@none.com (Anwar Iqbal)

Trump officials tout U.S. energy dominance as global oil executives warn of supply crisis

The contrasting messages relayed to industry leaders at the annual CERAWeek conference in Houston reflected the different political realities in the U.S. and the rest of the world.

Pentagon weighs sending up to 10,000 more troops to the Middle East: report

Philippines to host ‘barebones’ ASEAN Summit, focus on oil crisis response 

'The consensus that we came to is it that it is precisely now that we must coordinate our efforts,' says Philippine President and ASEAN chair Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

By Bea Cupin

Marcos: PH has enough crude oil supply until June 30

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday said the country has sufficient crude oil supply until June 30, 2026. “We already have a supply of crude oil, a sufficient supply of crude oil until June 30. But we are still looking for supply, we are still supporting our commuters,” Marcos said in a

By dsanchez

ASEAN Summit scales down, focuses on oil, food, migrant workers

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday, March 27, announced that the 2026 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit will be “bare bones” amid the fuel crisis caused by the tensions in the Middle East—with focus primarily being on oil, food and migrant workers.

By Jean Mangaluz

China's top chipmaker has supplied chipmaking tech to Iran military, US officials say

Chinese government maintains that it carries out normal commercial trade with Iran

By Reuters

Greece: The most dependent European country on Gulf oil

36% of the country's oil balance "passes through" the Strait of Hormuz The post Greece: The most dependent European country on Gulf oil appeared first on ProtoThema English.

By admin

Are Witkoff and Kushner U.S. envoys — or Israel’s agents in Washington? - Tehran Times

Are Witkoff and Kushner U.S. envoys — or Israel’s agents in Washington?  Tehran Times

Israel opposition leader says troop shortage could trigger ‘security disaster’

Israel's main opposition leader Yair Lapid accused the government on Thursday of steering the country towards a "security disaster" because of a shortage of combat soldiers. The post Israel opposition leader says troop shortage could trigger ‘security disaster’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah