250 Rohingyas and Bangladeshi nationals are Missing

An aerial view of the Andaman Sea showing a overcrowded Bangladeshi migrant boat surrounded by vast rough ocean.

250 Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals are Missing After Migrant Boat Sinks in Indian Ocean Around 250 people were missing after a boat carrying Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals capsized in the Indian Ocean, according to the United Nations refugee and migration agencies. The overcrowded trawler had left Teknaf in southern Bangladesh and was bound … Read more

Xi Meets Taiwan Opposition Leader in Beijing Talks

The image shows Cheng Li-wun and Xi Jinping side by side, as it relates to Xi hosting Taiwan’s opposition leader in Beijing and highlighting cross-strait talks.

Xi Meets Taiwan Opposition Leader in Beijing Talks China’s President Xi Jinping met Taiwan’s main opposition leader in Beijing on Friday. It has marked a rare high-level exchange that aimed at easing tensions across the Taiwan Strait. Both sides had emphasized on stability and peace, even as political divisions remain deeply entrenched. Cheng Li-wun, who … Read more

Russia-Ukraine Easter Truce Announced Amid Doubts

The image shows Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin with a fiery war backdrop, symbolizing the Russia-Ukraine conflict and a fragile Easter truce.

Russia-Ukraine Easter Truce Announced Amid Doubts Russia and Ukraine have signaled a temporary pause in hostilities over Orthodox Easter. Vladimir Putin has ordered a ceasefire, while Volodymyr Zelensky responded with cautious openness. The proposed truce is set to begin from Saturday afternoon and continue through Easter Sunday. This truce offers a brief potential reprieve in … Read more

US Waives Iran Oil Sanctions to Ease Price Surge

A split-image collage showing Donald Trump on the left and multiple oil tanker ships sailing at sea during a vivid orange sunset on the right, symbolizing US decision to waive Iran Oil Sanction amid rising oil prices.

US Waives Iran Oil Sanctions to Ease Price Surge The Trump administration has temporarily waived sanctions on certain Iranian oil shipments for 30 days. It happened with the aim to the ease soaring global energy prices that were triggered by the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran. The decision was announced by the Treasury Secretary Scott … Read more

Iran Missile Strikes Hit Qatar LNG Hub, Raise Fears

The image shows the Ras Laffan LNG terminal in Qatar, with flare stacks burning above industrial pipelines and LNG carriers docked along the coast, representing a key global energy hub linked to ongoing regional tensions.

Iran Missile Strikes Hit Qatar LNG Hub, Raise Fears Qatar’s state-owned energy giant has said that Iranian missile strikes caused “extensive damage” to its key liquefied natural gas facilities at Ras Laffan. As a result, it intensified regional tensions and raised concerns about global energy supplies. Officials confirmed that the attack, which struck the heart … Read more

Iran Faces Leadership Crisis After Ali Larijani Killing

The image shows Ali Larijani at a formal event, appearing serious and reflective, as it relates to reports of his death and the resulting leadership crisis in Iran.

Iran Faces Leadership Crisis After Ali Larijani Killing The death of Ali Larijani in an Israeli air strike has intensified uncertainty within Iran’s leadership. Especially at such a critical moment when the country is navigating war, domestic unrest, and a stalled nuclear agenda. Officials confirmed that the killing amid a broader pattern of targeted strikes … Read more

Trump Postpones China Trip Amid Iran War Tensions

The image shows a collage of Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, representing diplomatic engagement and rising tensions between the United States and China.

Trump Postpones China Trip Amid Iran War Tensions US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he is planning to postpone his high-stakes visit to China by about a month. He cited that he needs to remain in US as the Iran war has intensified. Although, his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping had been … Read more

Sri Lanka Imposes Weekly Holiday Amid Fuel Crisis

The image shows a close-up of a person’s hands holding a fuel pump nozzle while refueling a vehicle at a petrol station, highlighting fuel consumption and ongoing concerns over energy shortages.

Sri Lanka Imposes Weekly Holiday Amid Fuel Crisis Sri Lanka has announced a weekly public holiday on Wednesdays for government institutions. It happened because authorities have moved swiftly to conserve fuel amid mounting concerns over global supply disruptions that is linked to the tensions involving United States, Israel, and Iran. “We must prepare for the … Read more

Oil Prices Surge Despite Record Reserves Release Amid Iran War

The image captures rising oil prices, with black barrels, Iranian and American flags, and a fiery backdrop, symbolizing the geopolitical tensions fueling market instability.

Oil Prices Surge Despite Record Reserves Release Amid Iran War Oil prices have surged sharply on Thursday, despite a coordinated effort by major countries to release a record amount of oil from their emergency reserves. The International Energy Agency (IEA) who represents 32 nations has announced the plans to release 400 million barrels of oil … Read more

Oil Prices Drop After Trump Warns Iran on Hormuz

The image shows stacked oil barrels alongside Donald Trump, symbolizing the global oil market's reaction to his warning to Iran about disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil Prices Drop After Trump Warns Iran on Hormuz Global oil prices have dropped sharply on Tuesday. It happened after Donald Trump warned Iran against disrupting the vital shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. It is a corridor that carries a significant share of the world’s energy supplies. During an early trading in Asia, … Read more