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US Strikes Iran, Iran Hits US Base Amid Talks
The United States and Iran have escalated their conflict this week, with the U.S. striking Iranian military sites and Iran’s Revolutionary Guards hitting a U.S. air base in retaliation. Diplomatic ove
Colombia's De la Espriella wins first round, faces Cepeda in June runoff
Far-right lawyer and self-styled 'Tiger' Abelardo de la Espriella edged leftwing senator Iván Cepeda in Colombia's presidential first round, securing 43.7% to 40.9% and setting up a June 21 runoff.
US Hits Iranian Radar, Iran Strikes US Base
On day 94 of the U.S.–Iran war, the United States launched self‑defense strikes on Iranian radar and drone sites, prompting the IRGC to hit a U.S. base in retaliation. Simultaneously, Kuwait’s air def
German Gepard Cannon Beats Drones in Ukraine
The piece highlights the German Gepard, a Cold‑War‑era 35 mm anti‑aircraft cannon, as a surprisingly effective counter‑drone system for Ukraine amid Russia’s relentless drone and missile strikes. It c
Quad's New Agenda: Ports, Cables, Critical Minerals
The Quad foreign ministers unveiled a new Indo-Pacific agenda spanning a port project in Fiji, undersea cables, and critical mineral partnerships, reframing regional strategic competition as a contest
Iran strikes Kuwait with drones after US bombing
Iran struck Kuwait with drones and missiles in retaliation for a U.S. bombing of Iranian military sites, prompting Kuwait’s air defenses to fire and underscoring the fragile week‑long ceasefire in the
Powell warns against politicising Fed as Trump attacks
Former Fed Chair Jerome Powell warned that politicising monetary policy would erode the central bank’s credibility, a warning that comes as President Trump intensifies attacks on the Fed. Delivered at
Zia Assassination: Bangladesh's 45-Year Cover-Up
Forty-five years after President Ziaur Rahman's assassination, a 17-day military tribunal that hanged 13 officers buried the truth — and both Bangladesh's major parties prefer it stay buried.
Modi Meets Sanctioned Myanmar President, Opens Deals
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted Myanmar’s sanctioned president Min Aung Hlaing for his first foreign trip since the coup, signaling a diplomatic outreach despite international isolation. T
Trump Ties Iran Deal to Abraham Accords
Trump is pressing leaders of eight Muslim and Arab states to sign the Abraham Accords as a condition for a broader Iran peace deal, a demand that has already triggered outright rejection from Pakistan
China issues new investment rules, expanding regulator powers to scrutinize overseas deals involving Chinese investors, tech, and data, effective from July 1 (Eduardo Baptista/Reuters)
China has rolled out sweeping investment rules that expand regulator authority over overseas transactions involving Chinese investors, technology, and data. Effective July 1, the new framework gives t
Iran war live: US bombs Qeshm, Goruk; Kuwait reports missile, drone attacks
The United States struck Iranian radar and drone sites on Qeshm and Goruk, prompting Iran’s Revolutionary Guard to fire back at a base it says was used against Sirik Island. Kuwait then reported hosti
Zelensky says Ukraine has pre‑winter talks window
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that the window for peace negotiations with Russia is closing as winter approaches, urging swift progress on talks. The Kyiv Independent and Reuters repor
The terrifying day the U.S.-Iran war reached a sleepy Sri Lankan town
A deadly strike during the first days of the Iran war hit far away in the Indian Ocean, jolting a quiet seaside town and...
RNC to Hold Midterm Convention Ahead of Election, Chair
RNC Chair Joe Gruters confirmed the party will convene a midterm convention before the November election, following a timeline President Trump set in September. The narrow post‑primary window forces a
US Congress moves to deepen military ties with Israel: Why it matters
The 2027 National Defence Authorisation Act adds a United States‑Israel Defence Technology Cooperation Initiative, tasking the US defence secretary with a permanent liaison to synchronise joint R&D on
Hassett: Strait of Hormuz oil to flow in 1-2 months
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett predicted oil shipments will resume through the Strait of Hormuz within 'a month or two,' citing increased traffic and a Saudi pipeline bypassing the s
Zelensky pushes for Witkoff, Kushner Kyiv visit within two weeks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he hopes White House envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Kyiv within two weeks for talks, while warning Ukraine is bracing for a major Russ
Ukraine Drones Hit Saratov Refinery, Deny Plant Claim
Ukraine escalated its campaign against Russia’s energy network, striking a Rosneft refinery in Saratov, a fuel depot in Rostov, and the Lazarevo pumping station, while Moscow’s state nuclear firm Rosa
IISS Shangri‑La Flags Rising Indo‑Pacific Defence Ties
At the 2026 IISS Shangri‑La Dialogue, officials warned that defense spending is climbing and China’s influence in Asia is expanding, while the United States appears to be stepping back under Trump’s d
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