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Thursday, April 30, 2026
TopicWest Asia

Topic: West Asia

Iran & Pakistan’s ‘friends-with-benefits’ relationship—a tale of geopolitics, faith, hubris, betrayal

For many days now, the world's been trying to make sense of Pakistan's emergence as a key actor in the peace talks between Iran and the US.

West Asia war LIVE UPDATES | Lebanon truce & Trump in no rush to end war as Iran talks drag on

The standoff between the US and Iran has choked off nearly all exports through the Strait of Hormuz, with no end in sight. Stay tuned for live updates

West Asia war LIVE UPDATES | Iran shows its hold on Strait of Hormuz as US talks remain stalled

The standoff between US and Iran has, which has choked off nearly all exports through Strait of Hormuz, has no end in sight. Stay tuned for live updates

A perfect storm? High energy prices, the West Asia war, and India’s narrowing fiscal space

Even if there is an early agreement on a cessation of hostilities in Iran, the price shock will not go away easily. Global prices of oil and gas will remain elevated.

As Strait of Hormuz shuts again, uncertainty grips global trade & energy markets

Oil prices jumped more than 5 percent Monday, on fears that the ceasefire between the ‌US and Iran could also collapse.

West Asia war HIGHLIGHTS: Iran says ‘no decision’ on second round of peace talks with US

US intercepted an Iranian cargo ship. JD Vance will reach Pakistan Monday but Iran has not confirmed its attendance so far.

Gaganyaan mission around the corner, global media applauds ‘Nehru, Modi & Musk for India’s space success’

Noida workers’ protest for higher salaries and the Constitution amendment bill have also been discussed.

West Asia war: Munir-led delegation lands in Tehran to discuss 2nd round of US-Iran talks

US President Donald Trump has indicated that talks to end the Iran war could resume in Pakistan this week.

US blockade of Iran ports in Hormuz may hit China hardest, but India could feel price pain too

Disruptions to Iranian flows may trigger global supply reshuffle, intensify competition and raise India’s import bill.

Excited Pakistan should remember its limitations. Peace in West Asia is elusive

Field Marshal Asim Munir, present with his team and notetakers at Iran-US talks, now sees himself and Pakistan playing a more significant role in West Asia.

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.