Link to article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-iran-power-plants-civilian-war-crimes-88b8ca1bc8e5cc8adabaf6c34e93e597 This article reports that Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iran’s power plants and bridges, warning that such actions could occur if Iran does not meet U.S. demands during the ongoing conflict. The statement has drawn significant concern from legal and military experts, who argue that such widespread attacks on civilian infrastructure could potentially constitute war crimes… Read more »
Link to article: https://apnews.com/article/un-iran-us-strait-hormuz-bahrain-resolution-640e644b57df5c762ed9c57ef87b0427 This article reports that the United Nations Security Council is preparing to vote on a revised resolution proposed by Bahrain aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global shipping route. The original proposal included authorization for military force to ensure safe navigation, but due to opposition from key powers such as Russia, China, and… Read more »
Link to article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-israel-trump-lebanon-april-7-2026-421ee64fdc9a5c26460df8119c7d1b3f This article reports that Donald Trump issued a stark warning that a “whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran does not agree to a deal before a set deadline. The United States demanded that Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil route, or face major military strikes targeting infrastructure such as bridges and… Read more »
link to article- https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/15/world/asia/afghanistan-pakistan-war.html Clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan have intensified into a deadly cross-border conflict, drawing less global attention than other regional wars but causing significant humanitarian harm. Since late February, Pakistan has launched extensive airstrikes targeting Afghan military positions, though many strikes have hit civilian areas, killing at least 75 people and displacing over 115,000, according to the… Read more »
link to article- https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn53zvlglg7o The article examines how the ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran is becoming harder to resolve as escalation intensifies. Despite claims by Donald Trump and US officials that Iran’s military capabilities have been significantly weakened, recent events suggest otherwise. Iran has demonstrated continued operational strength, including launching long-range missiles and targeting sensitive sites… Read more »
Link to article- https://www.npr.org/2026/03/23/nx-s1-5757172/iran-defiant-trump-hormuz President Donald Trump claimed the United States is engaged in productive negotiations with Iran to end the ongoing Middle East conflict, now in its fourth week, and announced a five-day delay in planned U.S. strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure. However, Iran’s government denied that any direct talks are taking place, calling such claims misleading. Despite this… Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/world/india/india-defence-exports-surged-62-41-billion-fiscal-year-march-2026-04-02 India’s defence exports for the fiscal year to March reached $4.11 billion, a jump of more than 62% from the previous period, according to a government statement. The sharp rise marks one of the most significant annual growth rates in recent years and highlights India’s steady emergence as a key player in global defence manufacturing. Defence Public Sector Undertakings… Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/world/india/india-may-cut-import-duties-curb-exports-ensure-domestic-supplies-trade-official-2026-04-02 India has expressed that it would cut import duties and regulate exports if necessary to ensure adequate domestic supplies of essential products whose availability is restricted by the war in the Middle East. The conflict has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, which routes about 20% of the world’s oil flows causing energy and freight costs to surge and… Read more »
https://apnews.com/article/china-pakistan-iran-war-diplomacy-5032adf869db373558775db0e030f18c The article shows how China has stepped up its diplomacy on the Iran war, putting forward a five-point proposal with Pakistan, rallying support from Gulf countries, and opposing a United Nations proposal to use force to open the Strait of Hormuz. The plan includes a call for an immediate ceasefire, a halt to attacks on civilian and critical infrastructure,… Read more »
https://apnews.com/article/south-korea-france-lee-macron-trump-iran-3b0c39d11cdc7e23b98dc0f8dbe0f491 French President Emmanuel Macron and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung agreed to work together to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease global economic uncertainties caused by the war in the Middle East. Iran shut down the waterway in retaliation for US-Israeli attacks, driving up energy prices and increasing fears of a global recession. Their summit came as… Read more »
