In a dramatic escalation of rhetoric, Iran has delivered a sharp rebuke to U.S. President Donald Trump, denouncing his recent remarks as "rude," "arrogant," and "baseless." Iranian officials have warned that any additional military action from the United States would elicit a "crushing response," underscoring the growing volatility in the region.

TEHRAN/WASHINGTON – July 9, 2026: In a dramatic escalation of rhetoric, Iran has delivered a sharp rebuke to U.S. President Donald Trump, denouncing his recent remarks as “rude,” “arrogant,” and “baseless.” Iranian officials have warned that any additional military action from the United States would elicit a “crushing response,” underscoringContinue Reading

Beyond Diplomacy: Why India and Indonesia Are More Like Long-Lost Maritime Civilizational Twins Than Strategic Partners

JAKARTA: July 7, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival in Indonesia this week was marked by every symbol of modern statecraft. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto personally welcomed him, fighter jets escorted Air India One into Jakarta’s skies, and Indonesia conferred upon the Indian Prime Minister its highest civilian honour, the Bintang Adipurna,Continue Reading