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Iran after ceasefire with US: Holding ground in an uncertain pause

A fragile two-week ceasefire, brokered by Pakistan, has temporarily halted US-Israel strikes on Iran, shifting focus to fundamental changes and the truce's durability. While Iran has absorbed significant military pressure and its apparatus continues functioning, the conflict has inflicted heavy economic and civilian costs, impacting regional security.

The Times of India

Energy Insider: Former Sinochem Executive Charged With Bribery and Abuse of Power

Chinese chemical stocks surge after missile attack on Saudi industrial hub; China halves domestic fuel price hikes amid surging global oil markets

Caixin Global

Ukraine war briefing: Kremlin threat to countries over Ukrainian drone transit

Warning after strikes on Russia’s Baltic oil ports – but Russia has repeatedly sent its own drones through Nato and European airspace. What we know on day 1,506

The Guardian - AU

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North Korea says its latest tests included missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads

North Korea said Thursday its testing spree this week involved various new weapons systems, including ballistic missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads, as it pushes to expand nuclear-capable forces aimed at rival South Korea

The Independent UK

Lockheed Martin Stock Is Up 30% in 2026 and Yields 2%. Is It a Top Buy While the Iran War Drags On?

The defense major is one of the major players for the US in the Middle East war.

Barchart

Here's where things stand after a tentative, 2-week Iran ceasefire took effect

The ceasefire reached Wednesday has raised hopes of halting hostilities between Iran, Israel and the United States, but many issues remain unresolved

The Independent UK

North Korea Fires Missiles After Mocking South as 'World-Startling Fools' in Fresh Escalation

North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles into the sea Wednesday in its second launch in two days, South Korea's military said, hours after a senior Pyongyang official derided Seoul as "world-startling fools" for clinging to hopes of improved ties with the nuclear-armed neighbor.

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Iran‑US ceasefire: Did Trump’s 'Madman Theory' trick Tehran into a pause?

In a dramatic turn, President Trump declared a two-week ceasefire with Iran, averting a major escalation. Following days of intense threats and missile exchanges, the move reopened the Strait of Hormuz, calming global markets. Experts debate whether this is a strategic pause or a calculated application of the 'Madman Theory'…

The Times of India

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles in latest test-launch

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The Independent UK

Kim's rare praise, Lee's apology and then a barrage of missiles: Why did North Korea fire two rounds despite unusual exchange

North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles on Wednesday. This followed a rare conciliatory message from leader Kim Jong Un to South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. Seoul convened an emergency meeting and urged Pyongyang to stop violating UN resolutions. Analysts suggest North Korea is asserting strength while seeking nuclear power…

The Times of India

North Korea launches ballistic missiles after declaring South 'most hostile enemy'

The back-to-back launches came after Pyongyang made it clear that it had no intention of improving ties with Seoul, whose government steadfastly expressed its hopes of restoring long-dormant dialogue.

Euronews

Tensions continue in Middle East despite US ceasefire agreement; Israel says deal limited to Iran

Missile alerts sounded across the Middle East despite a reported two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States. Fighting continued on multiple fronts, with a gas facility in Abu Dhabi ablaze following Iranian strikes. The ceasefire's terms and implementation remain uncertain, with Iran and Israel appearing to continue military actions.

The Times of India

Palestinian girl who lost arm in Israeli missile attack on Gaza arrives in UK

Mariam Sabbah, 10, to get specialist care in Britain instead of US, after Trump halted visitor visas for Palestinians

The Guardian - UK

‘Pete is not speaking truth to the president’: Experts sound alarm over Hegseth’s war messaging to Trump

The Pentagon chief has said Iran has ‘no air defenses’ and its missiles and drones were ‘being destroyed or shot out of the sky’

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Barchart

Raytheon Is a Top Defense Stock to Buy Amid the Iran War, But It Will Also Benefit From a Ceasefire. Here’s How.

The Pentagon is going through Tomahawk cruise missiles at an unprecedented pace.

The Times of India

Saudi Arabia’s Al-Jubail oil facility hit; key industrial hub accounting for 7% of GDP impacted

Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday it intercepted and destroyed seven ballistic missiles launched toward the Kingdom’s Eastern Region, adding that assessments were under way to determine any damage.

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Iranians burn American and Israeli flags after Trump declares ceasefire and re-opening of Strait of Hormuz

The ‘double-sided ceasefire’ comes less than two hours before Trump was set to unleash devastating strikes on Iran’s civilian infrastructure

The Times of India

Watch: Iran shares video claiming Iron Dome failure; mocks Israel on social media

Iran released a video claiming its missile bypassed Israel's Iron Dome, showing footage of a cluster bomb impact. The post on X mocked the defence system amid heightened tensions. While unverified, the incident highlights concerns about the Iron Dome's effectiveness against advanced threats like cluster munitions.

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The Independent UK

The Latest: Airstrikes kill more than 25 people in Iranian cities as Trump’s deadline looms

Strikes on cities across Iran have killed more than 25 people from Sunday into Monday

Euronews

Iran war suspends Easter church gatherings in Dubai, but Christians remain defiant against attacks

Due to safety concerns as Iran’s attacks continue, churches in Dubai suspended Easter in-person masses to avoid large gatherings. Catholic Christians in the UAE and the Gulf have embraced Easter’s message with hope and defiance amid the constant threat.

The Times of India

British flight attendant arrested in UAE for sharing image of Iran drone strikes

A British flight attendant is among dozens of UK nationals facing jail in the United Arab Emirates after sharing images linked to recent Iranian drone and missile attacks, as authorities clamp down on what they describe as “cyber crimes” during a period of heightened regional tensions, as per a report…

The Times of India

Watch: Explosion at Bahrain's key oil refinery site after Iran missile strike

A storage tank at a facility operated by Bapco Energies, the largest refinery in the country, caught fire on Sunday followinga missile attack from Iran.

The Times of India

Watch: Trump claims ‘many of Iran’s military leaders’ killed in ‘massive’ strike; shares video

US President Donald Trump claims "many of Iran's military leaders" were "terminated" in a major Tehran strike, sharing explosion footage without specifics. This follows Iran's missile attacks on Gulf states, Iraq, and Israel, and the downing of a US F-15 jet. Both nations have exchanged threats and carried out attacks,…

International Business Times

10 Most Lethal Weapons in the 2026 US-Iran War: From Tomahawks to Ballistic Missiles

More than five weeks into Operation Epic Fury, the U.S.-led military campaign against Iran that began Feb. 28, 2026, a range of advanced weapons has shaped the conflict's deadly course. U.S. and allied forces have unleashed precision strikes on Iranian military targets, while Iran has responded with ballistic missiles, drones…

Euronews

Fifteen dead in 'massive' Russian attack while Kyiv signals readiness for Easter ceasefire

Russian strikes killed 15 people in a "massive" assault on Ukraine on Friday and into Saturday while Kyiv proposed an Easter truce and launched retaliatory drone strikes deep into Russian territory.

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