Bangladesh has increased fuel prices for the second time in just six weeks, reflecting ongoing financial stress linked to global energy disruptions and rising import costs driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The government, which relies on imports for around 95 percent of its fuel supply—mostly sourced from the Middle East—adjusted prices in […]
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Israeli military operations have intensified in southern Lebanon, with the army confirming on Sunday that its ground forces are pushing further into the region as part of what it describes as expanded offensive operations against Hezbollah, an Iran-backed group operating along the border. The military said that a “significant number” of soldiers have begun coordinated […]
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US President Donald Trump has stated that he received assurances from Iran that it will not pursue nuclear weapons, even as fresh tensions emerge over a revised and reportedly tougher peace framework sent back to Tehran. According to reports from The New York Times and Axios, the United States has proposed updated terms aimed at […]
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As delegates, defence leaders, and security experts gathered in Singapore for the annual Shangri-La Dialogue, one question echoed throughout the venue: Where is China? The Shangri-La Dialogue is widely regarded as Asia’s most influential defence and security forum. Traditionally, China has used this platform to communicate its military outlook, regional priorities, and position on major […]
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Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan has made a rare diplomatic visit to North Korea for the first time since the historic 2018 summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un. According to Singapore’s foreign ministry, Vivian began his regional diplomatic tour on Tuesday, with visits scheduled to North Korea, China, and South Korea. The visit […]
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