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The Strait of Hormuz: A Cautious Opening

The Strait of Hormuz: A Cautious Opening

In a potentially significant development, Iranian state news agency Tasnim reported that Tehran has approved the passage of ships carrying
From Punjab to Manila: A War Felt Far from the Front Lines

From Punjab to Manila: A War Felt Far from the

Perhaps the most quietly devastating dimension of the US-Iran war is its cascading impact on ordinary people thousands of miles
Diplomatic Maneuvering Stalls at the UN

Diplomatic Maneuvering Stalls at the UN

On the diplomatic front, Bahrain postponed a planned vote on a United Nations Security Council resolution aimed at ending Iran's
Australia Reckons with Its Exposure

Australia Reckons with Its Exposure

Thousands of kilometres from the Gulf, Australia is confronting an uncomfortable reality: decades of bipartisan complacency have left the country
Greek Politics: The OPEKEPE Scandal Deepens

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
Europe’s Easter Headaches: Egg Shortages and Travel Chaos

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
India’s LPG Supply: Stable but Under Strain

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
Governments Roll Back Unpopular Taxes

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.
US Strikes Iran’s Tallest Bridge as Trump Demands a Deal

US Strikes Iran’s Tallest Bridge as Trump Demands a Deal

The five-week-old US-Iran war took a dramatic and symbolic turn this week when President Trump posted footage on social media
Peru’s Political and Economic Turbulence

Peru’s Political and Economic Turbulence

Peru, too, found itself navigating choppy political waters. A court must issue a fresh ruling on former President Martín Vizcarra's