Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres has called for strict adherence to international law and an immediate halt to hostilities following military strikes by the United States and Israel …
Middle East
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President Trump Says Khamenei Is ‘Dead’; Kamala Harris Warns of an Unwanted War with Iran
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readPresident Donald Trump announced on February 28, that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, whom he described as “one of the most evil people” in History, is “dead.” “This is not …
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CENTCOM Launches “Operation Epic Fury” Targeting Iranian Military Sites, Says No U.S. Casualties Reported
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readThe U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that it carried out “Operation Epic Fury” on February 28 at the direction of President Donald Trump. The operation targeted Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps …
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U.S. Launches Military Action in Iran as Indian American Lawmakers Question Legality of Strike
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 9 minutes readIndian American lawmakers strongly criticized the United States military strike on Tehran on February 28, 2026, arguing that only Congress has the constitutional authority to declare war. The coordinated combat …
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From Tehran to Dalal Street: How Rising Middle East Tensions Could Hit India’s Growth
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readAmid a sharp escalation in hostilities between the United States and Iran, India has issued a fresh advisory urging its nationals in Iran—including students, pilgrims, businesspersons and tourists—to leave the …
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Opinion: Getting Ready for War in the Middle East
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 5 minutes readIt is a conflict that no one really needs at this point in the international system. And some of it has to do with the question of what really it …
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White House Credits Immigration Crackdown for Lower Rental Costs
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readThe White House on February 18 said the annual cost of renting a new unit has declined by nearly $100 since President Donald Trump took office, attributing the shift in …
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Bangladesh at a Crossroads: New Leadership, Old Fault Lines—and a Narrow Window for Renewal
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readThe swearing-in of Tarique Rahman as prime minister on February 17 marks far more than a routine transfer of power in Bangladesh. It closes a turbulent chapter opened by the …
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“Dignity of Work” Exhibition at United Nations Headquarters Showcases Oil Paintings by Rahul Sur
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readAn exhibition titled “Dignity of Work,” featuring oil paintings by former United Nations official Rahul Sur, is on display from February 2 to 27 at United Nations Headquarters in New …
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Even before the expiration of the New START Treaty on February 5, there were problems aplenty, starting with the thinking that perhaps the international order was slowly slipping into anarchy, …