Ukraine is using its drone expertise to help 5 countries against Iran attacks, Zelenskyy says - apnews.com

Ukraine is using its drone expertise to help 5 countries against Iran attacks, Zelenskyy says  apnews.com

Can This Russian Bakery Survive a 3,500% Tax Increase?

The challenges faced by a small-business owner near Moscow highlight how Russia’s war-drained economy is on the doorstep of a major crisis.

By Ivan Nechepurenko

Ukrainian photographer Igor Chekachov’s visual diary

These personal pictures reveal another side to life amid war

US-Israel war on Iran: What’s happening on day 29 of attacks?

Tensions continue to rise with Iran warning a 'heavy price' will be paid after Israeli air attacks.

Russia attacks Ukraine with 273 drones, hits and debris fall recorded at 27 locations

Ukraine shot down 252 out of 273 Russian drones during the 28 March attack, with the main strike targeting Odesa Oblast.

By Roman Petrenko

Iran war: Houthis claim attack on Israel, Zelenskyy in UAE

Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed an attempted missile strike on Israel, their first such attack of the war. Meanwhile, Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy has visited the UAE to discuss defense cooperation. DW has more.

Strikes on Ukrainian cities kill three, child dies in drone attack on Moscow

Russian strikes on Ukraine killed three people and wounded at least 13 overnight Friday into Saturday, while a Ukrainian strike killed a child in Russia, according to local authorities.

By FRANCE 24

Strait of Hormuz disruptions: India's crude buys from Russia may double from January levels

Traditionally, India has sourced most of its crude from the Middle East, particularly Iraq, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, owing to geographical proximity, established contracts and reliable shipping routes.

By TOI BUSINESS DESK

Thai PM Anutin says reached deal with Iran for vessels to transit Hormuz Strait - The Straits Times

Thai PM Anutin says reached deal with Iran for vessels to transit Hormuz Strait  The Straits Times

Strikes on Ukrainian cities kill three - authorities

Strikes on two Ukrainian cities have killed three people and wounded at least 13 others, local authorities said, as Russia's war with Ukraine continued apace despite global attention on the Middle East.

S. Korea, Ukraine FMs agree to handle issue of N. Korean POWs in line with humanitarian principles

The foreign ministers of South Korea and Ukraine have agreed to make efforts to resolve the issue of two North Korean soldiers captured during the Russia-Ukraine war in accordance with international law and humanitarian principles, Seoul's foreign ministry said Saturday. Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and his Ukrainian counterpart, Andrii Sybiha, discussed the issue of North Korean prisoners of war and other matters during their talks in France on Friday on the sidelines of a meeting of Group of Seve

By The Korea Herald

Pakistani ports emerge as safe trade hub

ISLAMABAD: With the implementation of facilitation measures, long queues of container ships have begun forming at Karachi ports as global shipping lines divert vessels to Pakistan, seeking safer routes amid increased risks in the Strait of Hormuz due to the ongoing Middle East conflict. The government has also established specialised sub-committees to recommend structural reforms in the maritime and logistics sectors. It has already reduced port charges to boost competitiveness, sped up the c...

By none@none.com (Mubarak Zeb Khan)

Thailand says reached deal with Iran for vessels to transit Hormuz Strait

"With this agreement in place, there is greater confidence that disruptions like those seen in early March will not recur," says Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

Tired, scared, or deliberately obstructive: Why Ukrainian lawmakers refuse to vote for reforms - The Kyiv Independent

Tired, scared, or deliberately obstructive: Why Ukrainian lawmakers refuse to vote for reforms  The Kyiv Independent

UAE fuel prices set to rise in April as Iran war sends oil prices surging - thenationalnews.com

UAE fuel prices set to rise in April as Iran war sends oil prices surging  thenationalnews.com

Ukraine ready for trilateral talks with US, Russia: Zelensky - China Daily - Global Edition

Ukraine ready for trilateral talks with US, Russia: Zelensky  China Daily - Global Edition

Diplomatic efforts succeed: Seven Malaysian ships to depart strait of Hormuz, says minister

REMBAU, March 28 — Seven Malaysian vessels currently stranded in the Strait of Hormuz are expected to depart the s...

By Malay Mail

Seven Malaysian ships will leave Strait of Hormuz soon, says Mohamad Hasan - The Star

Seven Malaysian ships will leave Strait of Hormuz soon, says Mohamad Hasan  The Star

Air Defense Forces shoot down 252 of the 273 Russian drones

Air Defense Forces shot down 252 of the 273 drones used by the Russians to attack Ukraine since the evening of March 27.

CNN Analysis: The seven islands controlling the Strait of Hormuz and the strategy that could determine Gulf dominance

Seven islands - Abu Musa, Greater and Lesser Tunb, Hengam, Qeshm, Larak and Hormuz - form what researchers describe as Iran’s “defensive arc,” a strategic network that plays a decisive role in controlling the Strait of Hormuz and, by extension, influence over the wider Gulf region The post CNN Analysis: The seven islands controlling the Strait of Hormuz and the strategy that could determine Gulf dominance appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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Sri Lanka among nations most vulnerable to Strait of Hormuz closure: Study - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka among nations most vulnerable to Strait of Hormuz closure: Study  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Inpex shifts focus to Japan, taps Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan oil amid Hormuz risks - AzerNews

Inpex shifts focus to Japan, taps Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan oil amid Hormuz risks  AzerNews