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A projectile strike near Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant on April 4, 2026, killed one physical protection staff member and caused building damage, though radiation levels remained normal and produc
West Asia crisis: The Indians caught in the crossfire
A joint Israeli‑U.S. strike that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader ignited a rapid, Gulf‑wide retaliation, forcing flights to reroute and exposing expatriates to direct missile threats, while Dubai’s airsp
Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon reaches devastating new phase
Israel’s air campaign in south Lebanon has entered a grim new phase, destroying a Litani River bridge and killing 773 civilians since early March. Al Jazeera probes Israel’s strategic endgame, warning
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While some observers claim the US-Israeli war against Iran is either significantly harming or helping China, a nuanced assessment suggests it's a net negative, though not substantially. China's econom
China turning Cold War jets into budget Taiwan strike drones
China is reportedly transforming its outdated J-6 fighter jets into inexpensive attack drones, signaling a potential shift towards mass attrition warfare in a Taiwan conflict. This strategy aims to ov
Singapore, Japan sign framework to boost collaboration in energy sector
Singapore and Japan have signed a framework to deepen cooperation across the energy value chain, from cross‑border electricity imports to civil nuclear projects and LNG supply. The pact signals a coor
China Resumes Military Flights Around Taiwan After Sudden 10-Day Hiatus - WSJ
After a surprising 10‑day lull, China has unleashed a wave of large‑scale military sorties around Taiwan, prompting Taipei to flag a sharp escalation. Reuters, the WSJ and AP all note the sudden resta
BBC visits aftermath of Israeli strike on Lebanon that killed family as IDF targets Hezbollah
An Israeli air strike on a Lebanese apartment, billed by the IDF as a hit on Hezbollah’s terrorist infrastructure, killed a family of civilians according to a grieving relative. Early reports noted a
Malaysia businessman Farhash Wafa Salvador denies involvement in boardroom tussle at government tech provider NexG
Malaysia businessman Farhash Wafa Salvador, a former aide to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, denies any role in a boardroom clash at state‑owned tech firm NexG, contradicting CNA’s claim that the prime
Iranian missiles cause injuries and major damage across Israel
Iran released a video showing the launch of missiles as a new wave targeted areas across Israel.
Kim Yo Jong Condemns South Korea-US Joint Military Exercises
Kim Yo Jong slammed the U.S.-South Korea “Freedom Shield” drills as a war rehearsal, vowing a massive deterrent response. Washington and Seoul dismissed the criticism, insisting the exercises are rout
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Donald Trump may need Xi Jinping’s help to stop conflict from spreading.
US military supremacy shines as China fails big in Iran, Venezuela
The United States, under Trump, reasserts its unrivaled military dominance, while China’s attempts to sway Iran and Venezuela stumble, though analysts argue Beijing may still find a foothold in Tehran
Israeli settlers target Palestinian villages in occupied West Bank, attacking people and properties
Following the death of an 18-year-old Israeli settler, **Israeli settlers** launched violent attacks across the occupied West Bank, smashing cars, setting fires, and assaulting Palestinians, as report
Iran sends Spanish PM's 'no to war' message to Israel, via missiles
In a striking act of wartime messaging, Iran affixed Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's anti-war remarks onto ballistic missiles launched at Israel, highlighting Spain's unique 'no to war' stance
Vietnam’s Communist Party Wins 97% of Seats in National Assembly Election
Vietnam's Communist Party secured an overwhelming 97% of seats in the National Assembly election, solidifying its control as the legislature prepares to appoint new leaders for key state institutions.
Overconfidence is how the US humbly loses wars
The US often loses wars not on the battlefield, but through leaders' overconfidence and misjudgment of adversaries, mistaking past conflicts for future ones. This pattern of substituting confidence fo
Trump threatens to halt trade with Spain over military base access
President Trump has threatened to halt all trade with Spain, denouncing their refusal to allow the US to use its military bases for operations in Iran and their insufficient defense spending, escalati
Why are the US and Israel framing the ongoing conflict as a religious war?
US and Israeli officials are increasingly framing the ongoing conflict with Iran as a religious war, drawing sharp condemnation from civil rights groups and raising concerns about escalating rhetoric.
How the Bombing of Iran Is Affecting Lebanon, Kuwait and Other Countries
The Middle East is experiencing escalating conflict as **Iran** retaliates against a significant **American-Israeli military campaign**, causing ripple effects across the region in countries like **Le