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Operation Epic Fury: The promises and perils of AI warfare
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Operation Epic Fury: The promises and perils of AI warfare

Operation Epic Fury, a joint U.S.-Israel AI-driven military operation in Iran, marks a pivotal moment in the “third revolution in warfare,” leveraging autonomous weaponry a decade after experts first

The Hill · 1h ago
India news: Stocks open in positive territory after massive sell-off
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India news: Stocks open in positive territory after massive sell-off

Indian stocks opened positively despite investor anxiety fueled by the escalating US-Israel conflict in Iran, which is disrupting global energy supplies and driving up oil prices. This international i

DW Asia · 3h ago
Netanyahu says Israel 'acted alone' in attack on Iranian gas field
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Netanyahu says Israel 'acted alone' in attack on Iranian gas field

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted Israel 'acted alone' in a recent attack on an Iranian gas field, despite a request from former President Trump to cease such actions. This declaratio

BBC World · 12h ago
One Global Power, One Regional Power, Two Different Goals
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One Global Power, One Regional Power, Two Different Goals

The United States and Israel, while both concerned with Iran, are seeing their strategic paths diverge significantly after three weeks of conflict, driven by their differing global and regional priori

NYT World · 59m ago
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Finding an Off-ramp in the Middle East War

Despite U.S. and Israeli efforts to damage Iran, Tehran's expansion of the Middle East conflict has created a dangerous stalemate with no clear victor, necessitating immediate diplomatic action and a

Crisis Group · recently
Iran-Israel-US War Tests Japan’s Evolving Appetite for Collective Self-Defense
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Iran-Israel-US War Tests Japan’s Evolving Appetite for Collective Self-Defense

Japan faces a complex decision regarding potential Self-Defense Force deployment to Hormuz amid the Iran-Israel-US conflict, a move complicated by the war's origins in a preemptive U.S. strike and Jap

The Diplomat · 23h ago
U.S. Asked to Keep Military Planes in Sri Lanka Before Iran Airstrikes
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U.S. Asked to Keep Military Planes in Sri Lanka Before Iran Airstrikes

Sri Lanka notably rejected a U.S. request to keep military planes on its soil prior to recent airstrikes in Iran, signaling its commitment to neutrality in the escalating U.S.-Israeli conflict with Ir

NYT World · 1h ago
The Gulf War and Flawed Diplomacy Fuel LPG Crisis in India
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The Gulf War and Flawed Diplomacy Fuel LPG Crisis in India

India faces a severe LPG crisis, exacerbated by the Gulf War and flawed diplomacy, with the shortage becoming a critical issue in upcoming assembly elections despite the lack of public ire over India'

The Diplomat · 20h ago
As Attacks Shake Markets, Trump Seeks to Reassure Americans
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As Attacks Shake Markets, Trump Seeks to Reassure Americans

Following market-rattling attacks, President Trump is actively seeking to stabilize oil prices, even considering the unusual move of easing sanctions on Iranian oil, a strategy that underscores the ur

NYT World · 10m ago
Australia PM heckled at Sydney mosque Ramadan event
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Australia PM heckled at Sydney mosque Ramadan event

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faced heckling at a Sydney mosque during Ramadan Eid prayers, with attendees accusing him of being a "genocide supporter" over the government's stance on the

BBC World · 4h ago
China weathering Iran war with minimal damage
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China weathering Iran war with minimal damage

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

Asia Times · 23h ago
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Trump’s Complaint About Israeli Strike on Gas Field Exposes Divergent Strategies - The New York Times

Donald Trump's recent complaint about an Israeli strike on an Iranian gas field has exposed a significant rift in strategic approaches, with The New York Times highlighting divergent strategies and Th

Google News World · 1h ago
Commentary: Mending ties with India and China, Canada hopes to step out of US’ shadow
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Commentary: Mending ties with India and China, Canada hopes to step out of US’ shadow

Canada is actively seeking to mend ties with India and China, aiming to reduce its reliance on the United States in the wake of President Trump's disruption of traditional alliances. This strategic pi

Channel News Asia · 3h ago
North Korea's Kim oversees drill showcasing new tank: State media
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North Korea's Kim oversees drill showcasing new tank: State media

North Korea's Kim Jong Un recently oversaw a military drill featuring a new battle tank, lauded by state media for its advanced mobility, firepower, and defensive capabilities against missiles and dro

Channel News Asia · 26m ago
Israel continues Gaza attacks amid regional war, kills several Palestinians
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Israel continues Gaza attacks amid regional war, kills several Palestinians

Amid escalating regional tensions, Israel has continued its offensive in Gaza, resulting in the deaths of three Palestinians in separate attacks within Gaza City. This ongoing violence coincides with

Al Jazeera · 3h ago
Three Palestinian women killed in beauty salon during Iranian missile attack
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Three Palestinian women killed in beauty salon during Iranian missile attack

An Iranian missile attack tragically killed three Palestinian women in a beauty salon in the southern West Bank, while simultaneously claiming the life of a Thai worker in Israel due to falling shrapn

BBC World · 10h ago
US considers lifting sanctions on some Iranian oil
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US considers lifting sanctions on some Iranian oil

The U.S. is reportedly considering a significant policy reversal by waiving sanctions on Iranian oil already at sea, a move confirmed by multiple sources including India Today World and Axios. This po

BBC World · 5h ago
5 takeaways on Gabbard’s grilling in House worldwide threats hearing
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5 takeaways on Gabbard’s grilling in House worldwide threats hearing

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard faced intense questioning for a second day regarding the immediacy of Iran's nuclear threat and its danger to the U.S. prior to the current Middle Easte

The Hill · 4h ago
U.S. issues new 30-day waiver for sale of Russian oil, adding Cuba, North Korea exceptions
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U.S. issues new 30-day waiver for sale of Russian oil, adding Cuba, North Korea exceptions

The U.S. has extended a 30-day waiver for the sale of Russian oil, now explicitly including Cuba and North Korea, signaling a complex geopolitical dance amidst ongoing sanctions. This move comes as **

The Hindu · 5h ago
Hezbollah in Latin America: A political bugaboo rolling out on cue
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Hezbollah in Latin America: A political bugaboo rolling out on cue

For decades, U.S. and Israeli officials have raised alarms about an alleged Iranian-backed Hezbollah sleeper cell network in Latin America, poised to strike Western interests. However, the consistent

Responsible Statecraft · 21h ago

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