Indonesia's strategic fuel reserves can only sustain the nation for 20 days, compared to Japan's 250-day reserve. This stark difference reveals fundamental challenges in Indonesia's energy security strategy and infrastructure.

The conflict with Iran is having profound domestic impacts on the United States, from surging gas prices and partisan warfare in Congress to anti-war protests and concerns among military families about a new Middle Eastern quagmire.

Iran fired a fresh wave of missiles at Israel on Wednesday as US Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic-led effort to halt President Trump's air campaign against Iran, deepening the constitutional clash over war powers.

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held phone calls with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to discuss regional security amid escalating Iran conflict, as China announces it will send a special envoy to the Middle East for mediation efforts.

Poor communication, lack of empathy, or inconsistent messaging from public officials during crises has become a major factor accelerating or worsening crisis situations in 2026, undermining public trust and prolonging emergencies.

Benjamin Netanyahu has sought a tough US stance against Iran for decades, but as the conflict expands with no clear endgame, analysts warn that US and Israeli interests could diverge, testing the alliance between the two leaders.

Saudi Arabia's Cabinet has issued a strong condemnation of Iranian attacks on the Kingdom, describing them as "blatant aggression" and affirming Saudi Arabia's right to respond to threats amid escalating regional tensions.

As the US-Israel war on Iran escalates with drone and missile exchanges, Indonesia faces far-reaching implications from energy security to potential nuclear threats, prompting both government response and public concern.

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani met with President Donald Trump to request dropping immigration cases against pro-Palestinian activists detained by ICE, resulting in the release of a Columbia University student.

A UN agency has reported that at least 42 civilians were killed and 104 wounded in Afghanistan during clashes with Pakistan between February 26 and March 2, 2026, raising fears of a widening regional conflict.