The ongoing Israel-Iran war is highlighting a growing military imbalance between low-cost Iranian attack systems and high-cost interceptor missiles used to stop them. Iran has increasingly relied on inexpensive drones and rockets to pressure Israel’s multi-layered air-defence network, forcing the use of costly interception systems such as Iron Dome, David’s Sling, Patriot, and Arrow. 


Israel-Iran War: Iran's Cheap Attacks & Expensive Interceptors to Stop Them

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has launched fresh airstrikes in Beirut, with explosions reported across parts of the city amid escalating regional tensions. The strikes are believed to target infrastructure linked to Iran-aligned groups, highlighting the widening footprint of the conflict beyond Gaza and southern Lebanon.


IDF Launches Fresh Air Strikes in Beirut As Blasts Echo in City

Double strikes have reportedly targeted positions linked to Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) amid escalating tensions connected to the wider West Asia conflict. The attacks mark another sign of the conflict’s spillover beyond primary theatres, raising concerns about the involvement of regional armed groups and the risk of further escalation across Iraq.


West Asia War: Double Strikes Target Popular Mobilisation Forces in Iraq

Yemen’s Houthi movement has declared it will continue military operations until all its stated objectives are achieved, signaling a potential intensification of regional tensions amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. The Iran-aligned group has warned that further missile and drone attacks could follow as fighting continues across multiple fronts involving Israel and its regional adversaries.


Houthis Vow to Continue Operations Until Goals Are Met

The West Asia crisis is reverberating across East Asia, with oil prices surging above $110 per barrel as supply disruptions intensify. The spike has left the region extremely vulnerable, as it is heavily dependent on imported crude, much of it sourced from West Asia. This has forced countries to take immediate measures to secure energy supply and shield citizens from soaring prices. From Japan to Myanmar, governments are responding in different ways as the region faces one of the most severe energy shocks in years.


Asian Countries Scramble to Secure Fuel Supply

The eurozone suffered the biggest inflation jump in March since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. That is according to economists assessing the fallout from the escalating war in West Asia.


Memories of 2022 Ukraine Crisis Come to Fore

The past month has been all about the Iran war and the deep sell-off in broader financial markets. Market declines have been driven by the escalating Iran conflict spreading further across West Asia. The deep sell-off has now morphed into a full-blown rout across Wall Street. Efforts to end the war and restart the flow of West Asian oil produced only further escalation. That, in turn, fueled an ever-greater sense of dread in markets. President Donald Trump’s recent 10-day pause on energy strikes has not reassured investors.


Global Markets & Economic Health Check - March

Iranian oil revenues have seen a significant jump in march.
That is primarily driven by a "War premium" on crude prices,
And iran's strategic positioning during the ongoing regional conflict.
While other major exporters have faced disruptions,
Tehran has maintained steady flows through the strait of hormuz.

Iran War: Sanction Waiver Boosts Iran's Oil Revenue

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a warning urging professors and students affiliated with American universities to stay away from sensitive locations in the region, citing security concerns amid escalating tensions in West Asia. 


IRGC Asks Professors, Students of American Universities to Stay Away

Authorities in France have foiled a suspected bomb plot outside a Bank of America building, preventing what officials say could have been a serious security incident. Police responded swiftly after identifying a potential explosive threat near the premises, securing the area and launching an investigation into those involved.


France: Bomb Plot Foiled Outside Bank of America Building

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said Kyiv is working on an agreement to secure additional diesel supplies to support the country’s energy needs amid the ongoing war and infrastructure challenges. Diesel remains critical for powering transportation networks, emergency services, and backup electricity generation across Ukraine.


Zelensky: Working on Agreement for Supply of Diesel to Ukraine

Global central banks are facing mounting pressure ahead of their April policy meetings as inflation concerns, energy price volatility, and geopolitical tensions continue to shape monetary decisions. Markets are closely watching whether policymakers will proceed with further interest-rate hikes or pause tightening cycles amid slowing growth signals in several major economies. 


Can Anything Stop Central Banks from Hiking Rates in April?

Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil transit chokepoints, have sent global energy markets into shock. The narrow maritime corridor carries a significant share of the world’s crude oil and LNG shipments, making any instability there a major concern for global supply chains.


Strait of Hormuz Disruption Sends Energy Markets into Shock 

The USS Gerald R. Ford has docked in Croatia following a reported setback during its deployment near the Red Sea. The world’s most advanced Ford-class aircraft carrier had been operating as part of US naval positioning amid heightened regional tensions before technical concerns and an onboard fire incident disrupted its mission.


USS Gerald R Ford Docks in Croatia After Red Sea Setback

Houthis: Will Continue Ops Until All Objectives Are Achieved 

An Iran-backed armed group has launched a barrage of missiles toward Israel, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing Israel-Iran war and widening the regional conflict footprint. The attack, reportedly carried out by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement, triggered air-raid sirens in parts of southern Israel as Israeli air-defence systems moved to intercept incoming projectiles.


Israel-Iran War: Iran Backed Group Launches Barrage of Missiles Towards Israel

Fresh airstrikes have been reported in Tehran as the Israel–Iran War continues to intensify. Explosions were heard across parts of the Iranian capital as Israeli forces reportedly targeted military and strategic infrastructure linked to Iran’s defence networks. Iranian authorities confirmed that several sensitive facilities were struck in recent waves of attacks, highlighting the expanding scale of the conflict and raising concerns over further escalation across West Asia.


Israel-Iran War: Fresh Airstrikes Reported in Tehran

Spring has painted Srinagar in vibrant colours as the iconic Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden attracts nearly 1 lakh visitors in just two weeks. The annual bloom has transformed Asia’s largest tulip garden into a major tourist hotspot, drawing travellers from across India and abroad. Nestled against the scenic Zabarwan Range and overlooking Dal Lake, the festival highlights Kashmir’s growing tourism revival and seasonal charm. Here’s how the tulip spectacle is boosting local travel, culture, and the regional economy this spring.


Tulip Magic in Srinagar: 1 Lakh Visitors in 2 Weeks

On March 28, 2026, India dispatched a 38,000 metric tonne (MT) emergency fuel shipment—comprising 20,000 MT of diesel and 18,000 MT of petrol—to Sri Lanka via Lanka IOC. This aid, aimed at easing severe energy shortages, follows high-level talks between Indian PM Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake after regional volatility disrupted Sri Lanka's supplies. 


India Steps In With Emergency Fuel Shipment to Neighboring Countries

Israel is moving ahead with efforts to rebuild border communities devastated during the Gaza conflict, aiming to restore civilian life and strengthen security infrastructure along the frontier. At the same time, reports suggest that Hamas is quietly working to regroup and rearm inside Gaza, raising concerns about renewed tensions and the possibility of future escalation.


Israel Rebuilds Border Communities As Hamas Quietly Rearms Near Gaza

Reports suggest that the possible seizure of Kharg Island could deal a major blow to Iran’s economy and the financial backbone supporting its security establishment, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The island handles nearly 90% of Iran’s crude oil exports, making it one of Tehran’s most critical strategic assets.


US-Iran War: Kharg Island's Seizure Likely to Cut Off IRGC's Economic Lifeline

Reports suggest the United States has fired more than 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles at Iran during the first four weeks of the ongoing conflict, marking one of the heaviest uses of precision strike weapons in recent military history. The large-scale missile campaign has targeted key Iranian military infrastructure, air defence systems and strategic facilities as part of Washington’s broader strike operations.


US-Iran War| Reports: US Fires Over 850 Tomahawks On Iran in 4 Weeks of War

Yemen’s Houthis have issued warnings to both Donald Trump and Israel Defence Forces, saying that continued attacks on Iran could prompt direct retaliatory action by their forces. Speaking amid the widening US‑Israel war on Iran, Houthi leaders warned they are “on the trigger” and prepared to escalate military involvement if further strikes against Iran or its proxies continue.


Houthis Warned Israel & US of Carrying Out Strikes on Iran

Kuwait’s International Airport was reportedly hit by drone strikes, causing disruptions to airport operations and raising security concerns in the region. No official casualty reports have been released yet. The attack comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East, highlighting the growing risk to civilian infrastructure amid ongoing geopolitical conflicts.


Breaking: Kuwait's International Airport Hit by Drone Strikes

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