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- Trump mulls 10,000 more Mideast troops as escalation fears grow
on March 28, 2026The Trump administration is reportedly considering sending 10,000 additional US troops to the Middle East amid mounting fears of an invasion of Iran, which is mobilizing its forces ahead of a possible ground assault. The Wall Street Journal reported that the new US troop deployment “would likely include infantry and armored vehicles” and “would be added to the roughly 5,000 Marines The post Trump mulls 10,000 more Mideast troops as escalation fears grow appeared first on Asia Times.
- India’s calculated silence on the Iran war
on March 28, 2026The escalating confrontation in the Gulf is entering uncertain territory, with risks extending well beyond the region. For India, the stakes are unusually high—economically, strategically and politically—sparking calls for India to step in as a mediator. Given its deep economic stakes and wide-ranging relationships in the region, India appears, at first glance, to be a The post India’s calculated silence on the Iran war appeared first on Asia Times.
- Why US hasn’t dared try to take the Hormuz Strait
on March 28, 2026Since the United States and Israel launched their war against Iran in late February, Iran has retaliated by targeting commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, effectively shutting down the narrow channel of water. It’s caused a global fuel crisis, even though some ships are managing to get through the strait. US President Donald Trump The post Why US hasn’t dared try to take the Hormuz Strait appeared first on Asia Times.
- Philippines first nation to declare energy emergency amid Iran war
on March 28, 2026In an unprecedented move underscoring the global reach of Middle East tensions, the Philippines has formally declared a national energy emergency. This marks the first and most direct emergency declaration by any nation in response to the geopolitical ripples caused by the escalating US-Israel war on Iran, sending far-reaching consequences across the oil-import-dependent archipelago. On The post Philippines first nation to declare energy emergency amid Iran war appeared first on Asia Times.
- OCCUPIED UKRAINE: Born in Krasnodon 66 years ago, now ordered expelled
on March 28, 2026Russia's Migration Service has unilaterally annulled Baptist pastor Vladimir Rytikov's residence permit and ordered him to leave what it regards as Russian territory within two weeks. "I was born here and have lived here for [nearly] 67 years, now I'm being driven out," he noted after being ordered to leave. This appears to be punishment for leading his Council of Churches Baptist congregation, which meets for worship wit
- 2 children killed, 2 injured in landmine blast in eastern Afghanistanon March 28, 2026
KABUL, March 28 (Xinhua) -- Two children were killed and two others injured following a landmine explosion in eastern Afghanistan's Ghazni province, local media outlet Tolo news reported on Saturday. The incident occurred in Khogyani district, where the children were struck by an explosive device, the report said. The injured were taken to a nearby medical facility for treatment. Landmines and unexploded
- Afghanistan exports carpet worth 18 mln USD in 2025: officialon March 28, 2026
KABUL, March 28 (Xinhua) -- The post-war Afghanistan exported carpets worth more than 18 million U.S. dollars last year, the spokesman for the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Abdul Salam Jawad Akhundzada, has said. Afghanistan exported 3,818 tons of carpet to countries including China, India, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, Kazakhstan, the Netherlands, Uzbekistan, Germany, and Italy in 2025, the
- From observers to pace-setters, Global South pushes for better global governance at Boao forumon March 28, 2026
BOAO, Hainan, March 28 (Xinhua) -- Amid rising global uncertainty and a shifting economic landscape, the Global South is emerging as a more active force in shaping global economic governance, as calls for greater solidarity and reform of the existing mechanisms grew at the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2026."The Global South is no longer a passive bystander. We are becoming the active architects of
