Iran Reimposes Tight Control Over Hormuz, Dimming Hopes of a Quick Breakthrough
Any optimism around the Strait of Hormuz eased fast on April 18, 2026, when Iran’s…
Munir wraps up Iran visit with call for dialogue, de-escalation
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has concluded a three-day official visit to Iran, where Pakistan…
Iran War Exposes Trump’s Biggest Vulnerability: The Economy
The war with Iran has highlighted what may be President Donald Trump’s most politically sensitive…
Myanmar Cuts Suu Kyi’s Sentence but Keeps Her Detained, While Former President Walks Free
Myanmar’s military-led government used a traditional New Year amnesty on April 17, 2026 to project…
Trump Casts Iran War as Nearing the Finish Line, but the Reality Is Messier
President Donald Trump moved aggressively on April 17, 2026 to frame the Iran war as…
Shipping Firms Seek Clarity Before Transiting Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions
Global shipping companies are seeking urgent clarifications on safety protocols before sending vessels through the…
Iran Says Strait Is Open, but Peace Talks Still Face Hard Obstacles
Hopes for diplomacy flickered back to life on April 17, 2026, after Iran announced that…
Ishaq Dar Urges Stronger Regional Trade at Antalya Diplomacy Forum
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar used the Antalya Diplomacy Forum on…