Shares in Asia showed varied results on Tuesday following actions by the U.S. military in Iran. The U.S. conducted what it termed self-defense strikes in southern Iran, targeting missile launch sites and boats involved in mine placements. Despite these military actions, President Donald Trump mentioned in social media posts that negotiations to end the war...
On May 25, 2026, American military forces conducted strikes in southern Iran. U.S. Central Command described them as ‘self-defense strikes’ meant to protect U.S. troops from threats posed by Iranian forces. The strikes targeted missile sites and Iranian boats attempting to place mines, according to Capt. Tim Hawkins, a spokesman for Central Command. He emphasized...
Emergency officials have lifted the evacuation order for residents near a damaged tank at a Garden Grove chemical plant. The temperature inside the tank has decreased sufficiently to remove the risk of a catastrophic explosion. This decision affects approximately two-thirds of the evacuated population, allowing around 34,000 people to return home. Current Risk Levels While...
Three years after intense riots in Manipur, the state remains destabilized. Barbed wire and heavily guarded checkpoints make passage challenging. This is evident in the struggles faced by reporters trying to navigate the area even before the latest clashes. A new wave of ethnic violence is surging through Manipur, an isolated state in India’s east....
Yair Lapid, Israel’s opposition leader, expressed concern over the ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations, stating that the deal falls short of meeting Israel’s objectives in the war with Iran. He accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of failing to secure a more favorable agreement. Lapid, aiming to unseat Netanyahu in upcoming elections, described the deal’s details as alarming....
The U.S. military announced fresh “self-defense” strikes on Iran on Monday night. These actions might complicate the existing ceasefire and ongoing negotiations to conclude the war initiated by President Donald Trump in February. Situated at a sensitive point, the Strait of Hormuz sees vessels anchored as tensions rise. The recent escalation by the United States...
Iranian and U.S. officials have acknowledged that progress has been made in efforts to end the ongoing war. However, the extent of this progress remains unclear. Over the weekend, President Trump hinted that a deal might be near, yet emphasized that the U.S. is not in a hurry to finalize any agreement. Negotiations have resumed...
Pope Leo has issued his first papal encyclical, calling for the ‘disarmament’ of artificial intelligence. He emphasized the need for substantial regulations to avert potential dangers related to warfare and economic disruptions. During a discussion with Amna Nawaz, Christopher Hale, known for his writings on Substack under ‘Letters from Leo,’ shared insights on the encyclical’s...
The United States conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran on Monday. The targets included missile launch sites and Iranian vessels trying to place mines. The information comes from U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). Captain Tim Hawkins, the spokesman for CENTCOM, stated to Newsweek, “U.S. forces conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran today to protect our troops...
After Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent announcement, the Israeli military reported striking over 70 Hezbollah sites within a day. This development comes amidst tensions between Israel and the Iranian-backed Lebanese group, Hezbollah. President Trump’s conflicting statements regarding progress on a potential deal with Iran add complexity to the ongoing conflict. Meanwhile, Netanyahu announced on social...