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As Netanyahu prepares for elections, his foes in Iran and Lebanon could get a vote
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As Netanyahu prepares for elections, his foes in Iran and Lebanon could get a vote

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a critical decision on Israel's next election date, with the ongoing wars in Iran and Lebanon potentially dictating his political future. A victory could solidi

AP News · 12h ago
Iran's president says immediate cessation of US-Israeli aggression needed to end war
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Iran's president says immediate cessation of US-Israeli aggression needed to end war

Iran's President Pezeshkian demands an immediate halt to US-Israeli aggression, advocating for a regional security framework and urging the BRICS bloc to intervene, a stance echoed by India's Prime Mi

Channel News Asia · 2h ago
Iran War Live Updates: Iranian Missiles Evade Israel’s Formidable Defenses, Hitting 2 Cities
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Iran War Live Updates: Iranian Missiles Evade Israel’s Formidable Defenses, Hitting 2 Cities

Iranian missiles have struck two southern Israeli cities, Dimona and Arad, injuring over 100 people, with Iran's state media claiming the Dimona attack targeted nuclear facilities, though UN officials

NYT World · 1h ago
UK says Iran missile attack on Diego Garcia failed
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UK says Iran missile attack on Diego Garcia failed

Iran reportedly launched an unsuccessful ballistic missile attack on the joint US-UK Diego Garcia base, an act condemned by Britain as "reckless" but deemed unsurprising by analysts given the base's s

Al Jazeera · 3h ago
A Public Holiday Every Week? Sri Lankans Bemoan the Enforced Day Off.
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A Public Holiday Every Week? Sri Lankans Bemoan the Enforced Day Off.

Sri Lanka's government has imposed a four-day work week, forcing an extra public holiday weekly, to ration fuel amidst shortages exacerbated by the Iran war. This unusual measure, intended to conserve

NYT World · 13h ago
Iran-Israel war LIVE: In call with PM Modi, Iran's President calls on BRICS to play 'independent role in halting aggressions'
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Iran-Israel war LIVE: In call with PM Modi, Iran's President calls on BRICS to play 'independent role in halting aggressions'

The conflict between Iran and Israel has intensified, with the U.S. military claiming to have degraded Iran's ability to threaten the Strait of Hormuz through recent bombings, while Iran's President c

The Hindu · 14m ago
Iran war enters its fourth week with no clear end in sight
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Iran war enters its fourth week with no clear end in sight

As the Iran war enters its fourth week, the U.S. and Israel claim air superiority with Iranian attacks significantly reduced, prompting the Trump administration to consider winding down military effor

NPR News · 7h ago
If India’s the enemy, why does Pakistan want ICBMs?
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If India’s the enemy, why does Pakistan want ICBMs?

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has warned the Senate that Pakistan may be developing intercontinental ballistic missile capabilities, sparking new concerns about potential threats

Asia Times · 23h ago
Zelensky Sends Negotiators to the U.S., Hoping to Revive Peace Talks
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Zelensky Sends Negotiators to the U.S., Hoping to Revive Peace Talks

Ukrainian President Zelensky is dispatching negotiators to the U.S. in a bid to rekindle stalled peace talks, expressing significant concern that the escalating Iran conflict could severely undermine

NYT World · 8h ago
Iran war enters its fourth week with no clear end in sight
Geopolitics & World Affairs

Iran war enters its fourth week with no clear end in sight

As the Iran war enters its fourth week, the U.S. and Israel claim air superiority with Iranian attacks significantly reduced, prompting the Trump administration to consider winding down military effor

NPR News · 7h ago
A Public Holiday Every Week? Sri Lankans Bemoan the Enforced Day Off.
Geopolitics & World Affairs

A Public Holiday Every Week? Sri Lankans Bemoan the Enforced Day Off.

Sri Lanka's government has imposed a four-day work week, forcing an extra public holiday weekly, to ration fuel amidst shortages exacerbated by the Iran war. This unusual measure, intended to conserve

NYT World · 13h ago
Iran-Israel war LIVE: In call with PM Modi, Iran's President calls on BRICS to play 'independent role in halting aggressions'
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Iran-Israel war LIVE: In call with PM Modi, Iran's President calls on BRICS to play 'independent role in halting aggressions'

The conflict between Iran and Israel has intensified, with the U.S. military claiming to have degraded Iran's ability to threaten the Strait of Hormuz through recent bombings, while Iran's President c

The Hindu · 14m ago
Despite Fukushima Trump hands nuclear regulation to Silicon Valley
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Despite Fukushima Trump hands nuclear regulation to Silicon Valley

Despite the Fukushima disaster, the Trump administration is shifting nuclear regulation towards Silicon Valley, a move initiated by Department of Energy officials at the Idaho National Laboratory. Thi

Asia Times · 12h ago
Starlink Has Privatized Geopolitics
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Starlink Has Privatized Geopolitics

From Ukraine to Iran, Elon Musk’s service has become an arbiter of foreign policy.

Foreign Policy · 10h ago
What Trump May Do if He Loses in Iran
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What Trump May Do if He Loses in Iran

As President Trump faces potential defeat in Iran, his administration is reportedly considering aggressive and risky military actions, including a possible takeover of Kharg Island to control the Stra

Foreign Policy · 10h ago
China’s ‘Terminator’ Info Op and the Future of AI
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China’s ‘Terminator’ Info Op and the Future of AI

China is actively fueling U.S. anxieties about AI's potential for global catastrophe, a strategic move that starkly contrasts with its own aggressive pursuit and integration of advanced AI into its mi

The Diplomat · 16h ago
Against the Odds: How Takaichi Turned Her 2nd Meeting With Trump Into a Success
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Against the Odds: How Takaichi Turned Her 2nd Meeting With Trump Into a Success

Despite avoiding firm security commitments regarding the Iran war, **Takaichi** successfully navigated her second meeting with **Trump**, earning his praise and emerging from Washington D.C. a clear w

The Diplomat · 14h ago
Iran’s war machine can only last a few more weeks: Expert
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Iran’s war machine can only last a few more weeks: Expert

An expert suggests Iran's military capabilities are severely limited, potentially lasting only weeks due to resource depletion and regional antagonism. This assessment is juxtaposed with a New York Ti

Straits Times Asia · 19h ago
Iran conflict hits Indians as dosas disappear amid cooking gas shortage
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Iran conflict hits Indians as dosas disappear amid cooking gas shortage

India imports 60-65% of its LPG, with 90% of it coming through the Strait of Hormuz.

Straits Times Asia · 8h ago
Israeli military says it is striking Hezbollah targets in Beirut
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Israeli military says it is striking Hezbollah targets in Beirut

The Israeli military has announced strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, following an evacuation warning for seven southern suburban neighborhoods of the Lebanese capital. This escalation marks a si

Straits Times Asia · 4h ago

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