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Trump says US-Israeli war on Iran creating a new Middle East
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Trump says US-Israeli war on Iran creating a new Middle East

Donald Trump has declared the US-Israeli war on Iran as a "bold" and "historic" move, aiming to free the Middle East from Iranian "nuclear blackmail," a sentiment echoed by Israel's strikes on Iranian

Al Jazeera · 54m ago
G7 allies press U.S. Secretary of State Rubio on U.S. Iran plans
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G7 allies press U.S. Secretary of State Rubio on U.S. Iran plans

G7 allies are pressing U.S. Secretary of State Rubio for clarity on American plans regarding Iran, as former President Trump criticized NATO nations for not adequately supporting the U.S. and Israel i

The Hindu · 6h ago
Despite a Supposedly Defensive Policy, China’s Military Budget Rises Fast
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Despite a Supposedly Defensive Policy, China’s Military Budget Rises Fast

China’s sustained higher defense spending has altered the military balance in the region.

The Diplomat · 21h ago
China demands more than just ‘regret’ from Japan after embassy break-in
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China demands more than just ‘regret’ from Japan after embassy break-in

A knife-wielding Japanese military officer broke into the Chinese embassy in Tokyo on March 24.

Straits Times Asia · 13h ago
How close is the US to a quagmire in Iran?
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How close is the US to a quagmire in Iran?

The US has a 15-point plan to end the war on Iran, but what does the military reality show?

Al Jazeera · 3h ago
Drone reveals extent of Iranian missile damage in Israeli city of Arad
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Drone reveals extent of Iranian missile damage in Israeli city of Arad

Drone footage has revealed the extent of damage in Arad days after an Iranian missile attack.

Al Jazeera · 1h ago
Israel attacks major industrial and nuclear sites in Iran
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Israel attacks major industrial and nuclear sites in Iran

Israel has launched airstrikes targeting major industrial and nuclear sites in Iran, including the Arak heavy-water plant, with smoke reportedly seen rising from the facility. This action comes amidst

Al Jazeera · 1h ago
How important are the Gulf economies to the world?
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How important are the Gulf economies to the world?

Impact of US-Israeli war on Iran poses serious risks beyond energy sector.

Al Jazeera · 6h ago
Is Trump's pause on attacking Iranian energy for diplomacy or an escalation?
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Is Trump's pause on attacking Iranian energy for diplomacy or an escalation?

President Trump's decision to pause attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure is a strategic move, with the BBC's James Landale suggesting it's a calculated use of deadlines to achieve a specific purpo

BBC World · 8h ago
A month of war has destroyed a third of Iran's missiles, per U.S. intelligence
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A month of war has destroyed a third of Iran's missiles, per U.S. intelligence

U.S. intelligence suggests a month of conflict has decimated approximately one-third of Iran's missile arsenal, a figure that aligns with the Trump administration's claims of being ahead of schedule i

NPR News · 11h ago
Oil climbs, stocks fall as markets see no end to war
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Oil climbs, stocks fall as markets see no end to war

Global markets are reeling as escalating US-Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and Iran's continued control of the Strait of Hormuz dim hopes for an end to the month-long Middle East conflict. D

Channel News Asia
Europe’s China Confusion: From Global Trade to Russia
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Europe’s China Confusion: From Global Trade to Russia

From trade issues to the Russia-Ukraine war, China presents a dual face to Europe.

The Diplomat · 22h ago
Malaysia and Indonesia to intensify diplomatic efforts to de-escalate Middle East war: Anwar
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Malaysia and Indonesia to intensify diplomatic efforts to de-escalate Middle East war: Anwar

Malaysia and Indonesia are intensifying diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the Middle East conflict, even as the humanitarian crisis deepens with attacks on healthcare and fears of evacuations, and the

Straits Times Asia · 13h ago
G7 allies press U.S. Secretary of State Rubio on U.S. Iran plans
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G7 allies press U.S. Secretary of State Rubio on U.S. Iran plans

G7 allies are pressing U.S. Secretary of State Rubio for clarity on American plans regarding Iran, as former President Trump criticized NATO nations for not adequately supporting the U.S. and Israel i

The Hindu · 6h ago
Transactional diplomacy and strategic ambiguity on Taiwan
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Transactional diplomacy and strategic ambiguity on Taiwan

Despite initial alarm over Donald Trump's public discussion of Taiwan arms sales with Xi Jinping, US policy toward Taiwan remains consistent, reaffirming commitments under the Taiwan Relations Act and

Asia Times · 20h ago
Iran is adopting Russian drone tactics, Ukrainian troops say
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Iran is adopting Russian drone tactics, Ukrainian troops say

Ukrainian military personnel report that Iran has adopted Russian drone warfare tactics, shifting from large-scale attacks to more frequent, smaller strikes on diverse targets, including civilian infr

Defense One · 16h ago
Flatterers out in force to fill Trump’s head with Venezuelan statue dreams
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Flatterers out in force to fill Trump’s head with Venezuelan statue dreams

During a recent White House cabinet meeting, officials engaged in extensive flattery towards President Trump, with discussions even veering into the merits of Sharpies and a hypothetical Venezuelan st

The Guardian World · 13h ago
Israel’s opposition says military forces are ‘in collapse’
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Israel’s opposition says military forces are ‘in collapse’

Yair Lapid has criticises the government and says military forces are ‘in collapse.'

Al Jazeera · 2h ago
How extensive is Russia’s military aid to Iran?
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How extensive is Russia’s military aid to Iran?

Russia's military aid to Iran, while historically focused on weapons exchanges, is now expanding to include satellite support, though deeper collaboration is hampered by Russia's limited strategic wil

Al Jazeera · 1h ago
Iran emergency workers search for survivors after deadly US-Israel attacks
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Iran emergency workers search for survivors after deadly US-Israel attacks

Iranian emergency workers are desperately searching for survivors after recent US-Israel attacks, with six people confirmed dead in Qom, pushing Iran's war death toll to nearly 2,000. This grim milest

Al Jazeera · 1h ago

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