China and Russia Strengthen Strategic Dialogue as Global Tensions Rise Over Energy and Conflict

In a week marked by intense diplomatic activity, Xi Jinping held a significant meeting with Sergei Lavrov in Beijing, signaling a renewed push for closer cooperation between China and Russia … Read More

US Moves to Blockade Iranian Ports After Peace Talks Collapse

The United States has announced a major escalation in its ongoing conflict with Iran, following the breakdown of critical ceasefire negotiations. After more than 21 hours of face-to-face discussions in … Read More

Jet Fuel Crisis Set to Linger for Months Despite Strait of Hormuz Reopening, Warns Aviation Industry

The global aviation industry is bracing for a prolonged jet fuel crisis, even as the critical Strait of Hormuz begins to reopen following weeks of geopolitical tension. According to International … Read More

Iran Calls on Youth to Guard Power Plants as Gulf Tensions Escalate

As tensions continue to rise across the Middle East, Iran has made an unusual and urgent appeal to its younger generation—calling on them to physically protect key power plants by … Read More

China Regains Top Spot as Southeast Asia’s Preferred Superpower Amid Rising Concerns Over US Policies

A fresh report released on April 7 by the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute through its ASEAN Studies Centre has revealed a significant shift in Southeast Asia’s geopolitical outlook. The … Read More

Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Grip Shows No Sign of Loosening, US Intelligence Finds

Recent US intelligence reports indicate that Iran is unlikely to ease its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz anytime soon. According to three sources familiar with the assessments, Tehran’s control … Read More

US Signals Escalation Toward Iran’s Infrastructure as Tensions Intensify

The United States has not yet fully unleashed its military capabilities against Iran, according to former President Donald Trump, who issued a strong warning late yesterday. In a message posted … Read More

Oil Surges Nearly 7% as Trump Signals Continued U.S. Strikes on Iran, Stirring Global Supply Fears

Global oil markets jolted sharply on Thursday after Donald Trump signaled that the United States would continue its military operations against Iran, without offering a clear timeline for when the … Read More

US Fed chief says energy shock manageable for now but warns inflation risks could grow

The head of the US central bank, Jerome Powell, said the economic impact of the recent surge in energy prices appears manageable for now. However, he cautioned that the situation … Read More

Back to WFH? Asia Revisits Covid-Era Playbook Amid Fuel Crisis

Countries across Asia are dusting off strategies from the Covid-19 era, including work-from-home policies and targeted stimulus measures, as they face rising fuel shortages triggered by the ongoing Iran war. … Read More