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Iran-backed Houthis wade into Middle East conflict with Israel strike
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Iran-backed Houthis wade into Middle East conflict with Israel strike

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for a missile attack on Israel, marking their direct entry into the escalating Middle East conflict, which Israel successfully intercepted

The Hill · 2h ago
Iran-backed Houthis wade into Middle East conflict with Israel strike
Geopolitics & World Affairs

Iran-backed Houthis wade into Middle East conflict with Israel strike

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for a missile attack on Israel, marking their direct entry into the escalating Middle East conflict, which Israel successfully intercepted

The Hill · 2h ago
Philippines, France sign visiting forces deal amid China tensions
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Philippines, France sign visiting forces deal amid China tensions

The Philippines and France have solidified a defense pact, enabling joint military training, a strategic move by Manila to bolster its security alliances amidst escalating tensions with China in the S

Naval News · 23h ago
ASEAN countries won't take sides in US-China rivalry, want region kept open and inclusive: PM Wong
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ASEAN countries won't take sides in US-China rivalry, want region kept open and inclusive: PM Wong

Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong asserts that ASEAN nations will not align with either the US or China in their geopolitical rivalry, advocating for an open and inclusive regional environment.

Channel News Asia · 3h ago
Ukraine denies Iran destroyed anti-drone system depot in UAE
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Ukraine denies Iran destroyed anti-drone system depot in UAE

Ukraine is leveraging its battlefield experience against Iranian-designed drones by offering anti-drone expertise to Gulf nations, who are increasingly targeted by Iran. This move comes as Ukraine den

Channel News Asia · 4h ago
One month into the war, Iranians wrestle with lost livelihoods, bombs and worries of the future
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One month into the war, Iranians wrestle with lost livelihoods, bombs and worries of the future

One month into the conflict, **Iranians** face widespread devastation, grappling with destroyed homes, lost livelihoods, and profound uncertainty about their future. An **AP photo** from Tehran on Mar

AP News · 4h ago
Israel’s unending attacks in Lebanon push country’s population to the brink
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Israel’s unending attacks in Lebanon push country’s population to the brink

Lebanon is facing severe hardship due to ongoing Israeli aggression, now four weeks into the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. This prolonged period of instability is pushing the Lebanese population to i

Al Jazeera · 5h ago
Gaza peace doubts deepen as attention shifts to Iran
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Gaza peace doubts deepen as attention shifts to Iran

As global attention pivots to the escalating conflict with **Iran**, the future of **Gaza** becomes increasingly uncertain, casting a shadow over previous peace efforts. The shift in focus suggests a

BBC World · 19h ago
Iran still far from running out of missiles
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Iran still far from running out of missiles

Despite nearly a month of conflict, the U.S. has only confirmed the destruction of approximately one-third of Iran's extensive missile arsenal, according to U.S. intelligence sources. This limited suc

Bangkok Post · 21h ago
India sends 38,000 metric tonnes of fuel to support Sri Lanka
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India sends 38,000 metric tonnes of fuel to support Sri Lanka

India has swiftly delivered 38,000 metric tonnes of crucial fuel to Sri Lanka, stepping in after West Asian and Singaporean suppliers invoked force majeure due to ongoing regional conflicts and supply

The Hindu · 2h ago
Over a dozen U.S. soldiers injured in attack on Saudi base as Iran-backed Houthis enter war
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Over a dozen U.S. soldiers injured in attack on Saudi base as Iran-backed Houthis enter war

An Iranian strike on a Saudi air base injured at least 15 U.S. service members, while Israel intercepted a missile launched by Iran-backed Houthi rebels, signaling a dangerous expansion of regional co

NPR News · 21h ago
Israel says it intercepted first incoming missile from Yemen as war in Middle East intensifies
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Israel says it intercepted first incoming missile from Yemen as war in Middle East intensifies

The Middle East conflict escalated significantly as Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed their first missile launch toward Israel, which Israel intercepted. This comes amidst a month-long war triggered b

AP News · 2h ago
Amid Iran war, Trump says he’d love his legacy to be made as ‘great peacemaker’
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Amid Iran war, Trump says he’d love his legacy to be made as ‘great peacemaker’

Amidst ongoing tensions with Iran, **President Trump** asserted his desire for a legacy as a "great peacemaker," claiming to have halted eight conflicts, including one between India and Pakistan throu

The Hindu · 3h ago
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Courting Trump and Fearing China, Japan Rethinks 80 Years of Pacifism - WSJ

Japan is at a critical juncture, re-evaluating its 80 years of pacifism due to concerns over China's rising influence and the need to court the Trump administration, a shift highlighted by The Wall St

Google News World
Europe Contends with a United States Unbound
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Europe Contends with a United States Unbound

European leaders are grappling with heightened global instability, exacerbated by the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, prompting concerns about the implications of an unconstrained United States. Cris

Crisis Group · recently
Ukraine and Russia Are Warring at Tennis
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Ukraine and Russia Are Warring at Tennis

Festering battles on the international tennis circuit have finally burst into the open.

Foreign Policy · 22h ago
Are the Houthis ready to strike?
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Are the Houthis ready to strike?

The Houthis in northern Yemen are signaling their readiness for renewed conflict with the U.S. or Israel, a stance amplified by Iran's declaration that a U.S. occupation of Iranian soil would trigger

Responsible Statecraft · 6h ago
Iranian attack injures 10 Americans on base in Saudi Arabia
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Iranian attack injures 10 Americans on base in Saudi Arabia

An Iranian missile strike on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia injured at least 10 U.S. service members, with two seriously wounded, according to multiple reports. This direct attack on a U.S. pr

The Hill · 2h ago
Rubio: U.S.-Iran War Could Last Another 2 to 4 Weeks
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Rubio: U.S.-Iran War Could Last Another 2 to 4 Weeks

Despite a lack of NATO support, the White House is steadfast in its commitment to achieving all war objectives in a potential U.S.-Iran conflict, which Senator Rubio estimates could last two to four w

Foreign Policy · 19h ago
Putting boots on the ground could kill Trump’s presidency
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Putting boots on the ground could kill Trump’s presidency

A recent poll reveals a significant divide within the Republican base regarding military action against Iran, with strong support for airstrikes but overwhelming opposition to deploying ground troops.

Responsible Statecraft · 22h ago

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