As the war ends 12th day, Iran is not losing. Geography, decentralised military, missile and drone capabilities, resilience under sanctions, and political constraints on its adversaries are helping Tehran turn mere survival into a strategic advantage

Not so fast: Iran war reaches 12 days, and Tehran is not losing - 16 reasons why

NATO supported US goals in the Iran war politically but has so far avoided a combat role. The alliance’s restraint contrasts with its strong support for non-member Ukraine against Russia. Why? Because, priorities…

Iran war and NATO: ‘One for all, all for one’, really? Why alliance is not eager to help top ally US as much as non-member Ukraine

European leaders responded cautiously to the US–Israel war on Iran, urging restraint and diplomacy. But why? Their own energy security, trade risks and geopolitical calculations seem to have outweighed usual paeans to democracy or regime change

Europe's reluctance to support US-Israel military operations on Iran. What about democracy, human rights, etc.?

AI company leaders are warning that generative AI could disrupt entry-level white-collar jobs, deepen inequality and cause economic collapse. If adoption lags, countries like India risk a widening AI divide shaping the future of work and the middle class. Here are the worst and best cases

This is f***ing insane!: AI’s dystopian future is K-shaped, and could decimate the middle classes from India to the US

The US-led Americas Counter Cartel Coalition seeks to combat drug cartels through joint military action across Latin America. This is already raising fears of a new regional drug war that could escalate tensions. Violence, displacements and threats to sovereignty could follow

Americas Counter Cartel Coalition: Will the US drag Latin America into another needless ‘war on drugs’?

Amid the Iran conflict, Qatar halted LNG production and declared force majeure on gas trade. The shutdown threatens global supply, sending prices soaring and hitting major importers in Asia and Europe. India, Pakistan and Bangladesh are among countries that would be hit hard

How India, Pakistan, Bangladesh will be affected as Qatar halts gas liquefaction and declares force majeure in LNG trade

Asian refiners are scrambling for crude as the Iran-Israel-US conflict disrupts Middle East oil flows. China is halting fuel exports, Japan weighing use of strategic reserves, and India - with 25 days of stocks - seeking Russian cargoes amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions

India has 25 days of fuel stock, Japan refiners plead to open strategic reserves: Oil-importing nations scramble as Iran conflict causes supply woes

An Iranian strike damaged the $1.1 billion US radar at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. This is highlighting the cost asymmetry of the conflict, where cheap drones or missiles can threaten expensive missile defence systems.

Iran's $20,000 drone struck $1.1 billion US radar that helps Gulf nations intercept missiles? Why it matters

Global aviation has been hit hard by the Middle East conflict involving Iran, the US and Israel. Over 23,000 flights were cancelled worldwide. Indian airlines and Gulf routes face major suspensions and passenger chaos

23,000 flights cancelled, losses cross $1 billion: Indian airlines hit hard as Middle East conflict grounds global aviation

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei hinted that the Trump administration targeted the company after it refused political donations and opposed changes to Pentagon AI contracts involving mass surveillance and autonomous weapons. Here are his allegations, according to reports

'No dictator-style praise': Anthropic CEO says US govt hostility linked to Trump donations; slams OpenAI's Altman in internal memo - Report

A torpedo from a US submarine sank Iranian warship IRIS Dena in the Indian Ocean. This is a rare strike marking the first confirmed enemy ship sinking by torpedo since WWII.

'Quiet death': Why a torpedo destroying Iranian warship, the first such US sinking since World War 2, is significant

After US–Israel decapitatation of Iran’s leadership, there's no sign of an alternative form of government emerging. Former anti-regime protesters are not cheering on the streets for a revolution. The US is talking with Kurds, Baluch, Arab groups and dissidents. Has Iran's fragmentation begun?

Vinod Janardhanan