President Donald Trump sparked a global storm after making a shocking Pearl Harbor reference during a high-stakes press briefing alongside Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. When asked why allies were not informed ahead of the Iran strike, Trump defended the element of surprise — but then stunned the room by asking Japan why it didn’t warn the US before Pearl Harbor. The unexpected remark appeared to catch Takaichi off guard, creating an awkward diplomatic moment that quickly went viral online.
20 March,2026 03:34 PM IST
The Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil trade, has once again become the center of international tension. In this latest update, US President Trump is pressuring oil-dependent nations to deploy naval forces and patrol the strategic strait, raising questions about allied commitments and global security. Despite Trump’s heavy appeals, countries like Japan and Australia have firmly declined immediate military engagement. The stakes are high as global energy markets react to the uncertainty, with oil prices surging amid mounting tension. While the US stresses the strait’s importance to allies, it notes its own lower dependency on Hormuz oil flows. China remains a major player with strong self-interest in securing energy supply routes, though its participation in any international coalition remains unclear. WATCH
18 March,2026 05:26 PM IST
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to the global trading system, signaling a 25% tariff on any country that continues commercial ties with Iran. The threat, described by Trump as “final,” has sent ripples through international markets despite the absence of a formal executive order or legal framework. Washington has indicated that trade penalties could be imposed immediately on nations doing business with Tehran, even as questions mount over how such a policy would be enforced. Analysts note that the economic burden of the proposed tariffs would largely fall on U.S. importers, given Iran’s long-standing status under international sanctions. WATCH
13 January,2026 03:37 PM IST
Japan has been struck by another strong earthquake — a 6.9-magnitude tremor hitting the same Pacific coastal region shaken by Monday’s 7.5 mega-quake. The new quake triggered a tsunami advisory, warning of 1-meter waves across Hokkaido, Aomori, Iwate, and Miyagi, leading to widespread evacuations before the alert was lifted two hours later.
12 December,2025 10:06 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
