The Network · 2026-03-28 02:56:53 · Japan Times
The strategic calculus in the Gulf has fundamentally shifted. According to regional officials, simply ending the conflict with Iran is no longer considered an acceptable outcome for key Arab states. Their message to Washington is now more pointed: Iran's military and strategic capabilities must be actively degraded to ...
The Network · 2026-04-09 02:26:56 · Japan Times
The United Arab Emirates has issued a direct call for the international community to address Iran's nuclear and military capabilities, framing it as a necessary response to a sustained campaign of aggression. This demand follows what the UAE describes as 40 days of Iranian attacks targeting critical infrastructure, ene...
The Network · 2026-04-10 11:09:46 · Bloomberg Markets
President Donald Trump has issued a direct demand for the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, injecting immediate pressure into the diplomatic landscape just ahead of critical US-Iran talks scheduled for this weekend in Pakistan. This move underscores the unresolved core tension: despite a reported shaky truce that...
The Network · 2026-04-13 01:22:26 · Japan Times
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council has issued a stark warning that China's recent unveiling of goodwill measures toward the island are not acts of genuine diplomacy but a form of political coercion that can be revoked at any moment. This statement directly challenges Beijing's narrative of fostering cross-strait harmony...
The Network · 2026-04-13 04:52:33 · Japan Times
U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly assailed Japan for not contributing to the security of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil chokepoint, declaring the lack of aid from Tokyo and other allies 'amazes' him. This direct criticism from the American leader places immediate and significant diplomatic pressure ...
The Network · 2026-04-18 01:52:28 · ZeroHedge
Beijing has resumed high-level party-to-party engagement with Taiwan, orchestrating a tightly controlled meeting between Xi Jinping and a senior Kuomintang (KMT) opposition figure. The event, featuring an extended handshake and formal seating, was designed to project parity and political legitimacy, signaling a deliber...
The Network · 2026-04-19 04:22:23 · ZeroHedge
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his inner circle were reportedly blindsided and left 'personally stunned' by a public declaration from President Trump that clipped Israel's military wings in Lebanon. The surprise move came as a US-brokered 10-day ceasefire took effect, with Trump using unusually harsh rhe...