A new report by the Congressional Research Service said the United States lost or damaged 42 military aircraft during Operation Epic Fury, the 40-day military campaign against Iran that began on February 28, 2026. The report, released last week and circulated by several US media outlets on Friday, offers the most detailed public assessment so […]
UAE Rushes New Oil Pipeline as Hormuz Crisis Deepens
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company said its new crude pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz is nearly 50% complete. The United Arab Emirates accelerated construction after disruptions linked to the Iran war hit global oil supplies. ADNOC chief Sultan Al Jaber shared the update during a live streamed Atlantic Council event on Wednesday. “Today, it’s […]
India, UAE Deepen Military Ties Amid Iran War Tensions
Narendra Modi and leaders of the United Arab Emirates agreed on a framework for a strategic defence partnership on Friday as both countries moved to deepen security and energy cooperation amid continuing instability in the Gulf region. According to a statement from India’s foreign ministry, the agreement covers defence industrial collaboration, maritime security, cyber defence, […]
Trump Arrives in Beijing for Historic High-Stakes Summit With Xi Jinping
US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday evening for a historic visit expected to shape the future of US-China relations at a time of growing geopolitical and economic uncertainty. Trump descended the steps of Air Force One to a carefully choreographed welcome ceremony that included Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng greeting him on the […]
Pakistan Sees World’s Second-Highest Fuel Price Surge Since Iran War
Pakistan has recorded the world’s second-highest increase in fuel prices since the start of the Iran war, with petrol and diesel prices surging 56 percent amid global energy market disruption and IMF-linked fiscal measures. Data shared by Pakistan’s energy ministry showed the increase trails only Myanmar, where fuel prices rose by 90 percent during the […]
Poll Shows Trump Losing Support on Economy and Foreign Policy
More than half of American voters disapprove of Donald Trump’s handling of inflation and the economy, according to a new poll that highlights growing concerns over tariffs, rising fuel prices and the ongoing conflict involving Iran ahead of the US midterm elections. The nationwide survey, conducted by research firm Focaldata for the Financial Times, found […]
Ceasefire Is Only the Beginning: How Pakistan Shaped the Trump-Iran War Pause and What Comes Next
A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran has opened a narrow diplomatic window after weeks of war, but the pause has raised a bigger question across the region and beyond: what happens next? The two sides agreed to a provisional two-week halt in hostilities after U.S. President Donald Trump suspended planned bombing operations […]
Rubio Invokes Emergency Powers to Fast-Track $151M Bomb Sale to Israel
The United States government has taken a significant step to bolster the military capabilities of Israel during the ongoing conflict with Iran. The Trump administration recently approved an emergency sale of precision guided munitions and bombs valued at 151.8 million dollars. This decision bypasses the traditional congressional review process. The Department of War cited an […]