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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
Race to Rescue a Missing Crew Member

Race to Rescue a Missing Crew Member

Of the three crew members across both aircraft, two have been rescued — one from each jet. But the third,
Iran Rebuilding Its Arsenal at Speed

Iran Rebuilding Its Arsenal at Speed

Even as it celebrated the shoot-downs, Iran was working feverishly to reconstitute its offensive capabilities. US intelligence assessments reported by
Two US Jets Downed in a Single Day

Two US Jets Downed in a Single Day

In a major battlefield escalation, Iran on April 3 shot down two American warplanes — an F-15 fighter jet over
What Comes Next?

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
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
Gaza: Forgotten but Not Gone

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
Trump Doubles Down: $1.5 Trillion and “Boots on the Ground” Not Ruled Out

Trump Doubles Down: $1.5 Trillion and “Boots on the Ground”

President Trump's response to the downing of the jet was not to seek de-escalation but to push for a staggering
Fighter Jet Down, Diplomacy Dead

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
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