Ceasefire or Setup? Russia Warns US–Israel May Be Preparing Strike on Iran
MOSCOW — A ceasefire is supposed to ease tensions. But according to Russia, it may be doing the opposite. The Security Council of Russia has warned that the United States and Israel could be using ongoing ceasefire negotiations as a strategic window to prepare a potential military operation against Iran. The statement, reported by TASS…
School Shooting in Turkey Leaves 9 Dead, Dozens Injured
KiniMedia — A deadly school shooting has shaken the city of Kahramanmaras, Turkey, on Wednesday (April 15), leaving nine people dead and 13 others injured, with at least six victims reported in critical condition. Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci stated that several of the injured are undergoing intensive medical treatment, including emergency surgeries. According to Mukerrem…
Israel Orders Evacuation in Southern Lebanon, Tens of Thousands Displaced
LEBANON — The Israeli military has ordered the forced evacuation of civilians living south of the Litani River on Wednesday (March 4, 2026), triggering a mass displacement as airstrikes intensify across the region. The attacks are reportedly targeting infrastructure linked to the militant group Hezbollah. At least 83,000 residents have fled their homes, seeking refuge…
Indonesia’s Fuel Reserves Under Scrutiny, Bahlil Lahadalia Explains Gap with Japan
JAKARTA — Indonesia’s fuel reserve capacity has recently come under public scrutiny, particularly as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East raise concerns over global energy supply stability. Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia explained that the difference in fuel resilience between Indonesia and Japan is not simply a matter of import capability, but…
China Urges Protection of Navigation in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran–US Tensions Escalate
BEIJING — The government of China has urged all parties to safeguard maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz after the critical shipping route was reportedly closed following escalating tensions between Iran and the United States on Saturday (February 28, 2026). According to a report by Bloomberg, China—currently the world’s largest importer of oil and…
Prabowo and MBZ Break Fast Together in Abu Dhabi, Reinforcing Indonesia–UAE Strategic Partnership
ABU DHABI — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto shared an iftar meal with United Arab Emirates President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Thursday (February 26, 2026), in a gesture underscoring the strengthening ties between the two nations during the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement posted on his official Instagram account,…
Armed Maritime Incident off Cuba Raises Havana–Florida Tensions
HAVANA — The government of Cuba reported an armed maritime incident on Wednesday local time involving a speedboat registered in the U.S. state of Florida, escalating already fragile relations between Havana and Washington. In an official statement, Cuba’s Ministry of the Interior said the vessel allegedly violated Cuban territorial waters, approximately 150 kilometers from the…
President Prabowo Discusses Palestinian Situation in Bilateral Talks with Jordan’s King in Amman
AMMAN — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto held bilateral talks with Abdullah II in Amman on Wednesday (February 25, 2026), with discussions centered on the evolving situation in Palestine, particularly escalating tensions in the West Bank and Gaza. The meeting formed part of President Prabowo’s overseas visit on February 24–25, 2026, following prior stops in the…
Lebanon on the Brink of Iran–US Tensions: Between Diplomacy, Israeli Threats, and the Shadow of Hezbollah
BEIRUT — The government of Lebanon fears the country could be drawn into escalating tensions between Iran and the United States, as regional instability once again raises the risk of spillover conflict. Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi warned that Israel could launch broader strikes if hostilities intensify, potentially targeting critical infrastructure such as airports. He…
