What Comes Next?
The trajectory is troubling on every front. Iran’s refusal to negotiate removes the most obvious off-ramp. Trump’s military build-up suggests preparation for a longer, wider conflict than he has…
Walter MurrowAustralia Reckons with Its Exposure
Thousands of kilometres from the Gulf, Australia is confronting an uncomfortable reality: decades of bipartisan complacency have left the country dangerously exposed to exactly this kind of global…
Gaza: Forgotten but Not Gone
While the world’s gaze has been locked on the Gulf, the situation in Gaza has continued to deteriorate at an alarming pace. Rats, insects, and disease are proliferating amid the rubble. The fragile…
Trump Doubles Down: $1.5 Trillion and “Boots on the Ground” Not Ruled Out
President Trump’s response to the downing of the jet was not to seek de-escalation but to push for a staggering $1.5 trillion defence budget — a figure that, if approved, would represent one of the…
Fighter Jet Down, Diplomacy Dead
The past 48 hours have marked a sharp and dangerous escalation in the US-Iran war. Iran shot down a US fighter jet over the Gulf, with only one crew member rescued so far. Iran’s parliamentary…
Greek Politics: The OPEKEPE Scandal Deepens
Greece’s political landscape continues to be roiled by the OPEKEPE scandal — involving the country’s agricultural payments agency — which has now entered a second, politically charged phase. New case…
Europe’s Easter Headaches: Egg Shortages and Travel Chaos
Easter 2026 is not without its disruptions across Europe.
In Germany, supermarkets are struggling with egg shortages just as demand peaks for the holiday. White eggs, traditionally favored for…
India’s LPG Supply: Stable but Under Strain
IndianOil moved to reassure the public this week, declaring LPG supplies stable and urging consumers not to panic-book cylinders amid rising global tensions. The state-run firm has stepped up…
U.S. EPA Takes Aim at Microplastics in Drinking Water
In a move with potentially far-reaching implications for public health, U.S. agencies announced plans to begin monitoring drinking water for microplastics and pharmaceuticals. The Environmental…
Governments Roll Back Unpopular Taxes
A pattern is emerging across South Asia this week: governments retreating from tax hikes in the face of public pressure.
In Pakistan, the government withdrew a 25% quarterly increase in toll taxes on…
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