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China rejects claims of arms sale to Iran, warns US of countermeasures if punitive tariff imposed

NYT reported on US intelligence agencies having info that China, in recent weeks, ‘may have sent shipment of shoulder-fired missiles to Iran’.

Xi meets UAE Crown Prince MBZ in Beijing, pitches 4-point proposal for stability in West Asia

The talks signal a deepening partnership between Beijing and Abu Dhabi that extends beyond trade into geopolitics and regional security. China has emerged as one of the UAE’s largest economic partners.

What to know about the US blockade of Iran’s ports

Washington: Frustrated by Iran’s unwillingness to give up its stranglehold over the Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump is trying to force the...

US, Iran explore second round of talks as ceasefire deadline nears

CNN reported Monday that White House officials were discussing the possibility of another meeting, and Pakistan PM said efforts are ongoing to resolve the outstanding issues between the US and Iran.

China says military conflict is ‘root cause’ of disruption in Strait of Hormuz, calls for de-escalation

China hopes 'ceasefire will be kept, disputes be resolved via political & diplomatic means rather than reigniting flames of war & conditions be created for early return of peace to Gulf'.

US-Israel & Iran war LIVE UPDATES: Rubio hosts meeting of Israeli, Lebanese envoys in Washington

With Iran and the US sparring over Pakistan talks, there's no sign of a swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Stay tuned for live updates

Rial hits 1.58 mn per USD: Iran economy on brink ahead of Trump’s blockade bid to squeeze oil exports

Amidst the war, Tehran last month introduced its largest ever denomination–a 10 million note—as prices continue to rise across country for basic needs.

Hungary’s next PM Peter Magyar calls for sweeping changes after Orban

Magyar, in his victory speech, called for resignations of his nation’s top brass for having put Orban’s authoritarian system above their office’s responsibilities.

After Trump’s Hormuz blockade order, CENTCOM clarifies it will implement blockade of Iran ports

US to block ships entering/exiting Iranian ports in Persian Gulf & Gulf of Oman, but vessels transiting Hormuz to & from non-Iranian ports won't be obstructed. IRGC warns of ‘harsh’ response.

The Hormuz blockade is a throwdown the US can’t win

Energy blockades are acts of war. If in doubt, recall Pearl Harbor, which took place roughly six months after the US imposed a total oil embargo on Japan. They also take time to work.

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Oil supply fell by 10 million barrels per day in March. IEA raises alarm over largest disruption ever

IEA projects sharp reversal from its earlier expectations, with global demand for oil in 2026 turning negative. Hormuz disruptions have pushed crude prices to $130 per barrel.

Aerospace, defence overtake pharma to form chunk of Telangana’s exports. Next stop: aero-engine capital

At over Rs 32,000 crore in FY 26, defence and aerospace account for over a third of the state’s exports, beating pharma for the first time since 2014.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.