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 »
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/taiwan-strengthen-pratas-islands-defences-china-steps-up-pressure-2026-04-02 Taiwan announced plans to strengthen its defenses of the Pratas Islands as China has stepped up its activities around the remote atoll which sits at the top of the South China Sea. The islands, known as Dongsha, are seen by security experts as vulnerable due to their distance of more than 400 km from mainland Taiwan, and are defended… Read more »
Link to my Article: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/bangladesh-seeks-us-waiver-import-russian-diesel-energy-crisis-deepens-2026-03-30/ On March 30, 2026, Bangladesh requested a temporary waiver from the United States to import Russian diesel as its energy crisis deepens due to global supply disruptions. Officials said the country proposed importing up to 600,000 metric tons of diesel, similar to a waiver previously granted to India. Bangladesh, which relies on imports for about… Read more »
Link to my Article: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/china-says-peace-talks-advance-between-afghanistan-pakistan-2026-04-03/ On April 3, 2026, China announced that peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan are advancing, following renewed diplomatic engagement aimed at ending their most serious conflict since the Taliban returned to power in 2021. According to China’s foreign ministry, both countries have shown willingness to continue negotiations and “sit down for talks again,” which officials… Read more »
Link to my Article: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/india-says-crude-oil-supplies-secured-no-payment-issues-iran-imports-2026-04-04/ On April 4, 2026, India’s petroleum ministry stated that the country’s crude oil supplies remain fully secured for the coming months, despite ongoing disruptions in global energy markets. The government confirmed that Indian refiners have successfully obtained crude oil, including imports from Iran, and emphasized that there are no payment issues associated with these transactions…. Read more »
Link to article: https://apnews.com/live/iran-war-israel-trump-03-20-2026 The AP News live coverage reports that U.S. President Donald Trump signaled he may “wind down” the military operation in the Middle East, even as the United States continues to send more troops and warships to the region. This statement comes nearly three weeks into an escalating war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. Despite… Read more »
breaking news updates Trump says he is considering ‘winding down’ Middle East military operation Link to article: https://apnews.com/live/iran-war-israel-trump-03-20-2026 This article article reports that Donald Trump claimed the United States is in talks with Iran to end the ongoing war, suggesting there is a strong possibility of reaching a deal soon. Trump stated that U.S. envoys had been communicating with a… Read more »
Link to article: https://apnews.com/live/iran-war-israel-trump-03-23-2026 This article describes the ongoing war between Iran, Israel, and the United States, which began after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran in late February 2026. As of March 23, the conflict continues to escalate with ongoing airstrikes, missile attacks, and troop deployments across the Middle East. Iran has launched missiles and drones targeting Israel and… Read more »
