by chung chinyi | Mar 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Headlines in a Few Words A recent Reuters dispatch by Maayan Lubell and Rami Ayyub titled “Netanyahu threatens Iran new leader, says government collapse uncertain” captured a dramatic moment in Israeli politics. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly warned...
by chung chinyi | Mar 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
The headline in a nutshell Three days after the United States and Israel launched a massive air campaign against Iran, President Donald Trump has rejected every diplomatic overture from regional partners who are trying to open a cease‑fire track. Both Washington and...
by chung chinyi | Mar 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
Hamas has publicly urged its primary patron, Iran, to stop supporting attacks against the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states.The request reflects growing strategic fatigue within the Palestinian movement and a desire to avoid a broader regional escalation.If Iran...
by chung chinyi | Mar 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
New Café Alert: If you’ve been wandering the streets of Jalan Besar lately, you’ve probably noticed a fresh splash of colour and a line of curious foodies outside a new, Instagram‑ready spot. The place is Average Service, a brunch‑and‑later café that has quickly...
by chung chinyi | Mar 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
A U.S.–Israeli strike that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has not toppled Tehran.Iran’s “mosaic defence” doctrine lets the regime stay functional despite senior‑leadership losses.A three‑part Iranian strategy – survive, retaliate, prolong – forces...
by chung chinyi | Mar 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
Strait of Hormuz disruptions have pushed crude to ≈ $100/barrel, adding roughly $0.25 per gallon for every $10 oil‑price jump.Analysts equate a $20/barrel rise to a $150 billion “oil tax” on U.S. consumer spending.Low‑income households feel the pinch hardest,...
