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Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Sunday
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Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Sunday

Amid ongoing strikes across Iran, Israel, Lebanon, and Gulf states, President Trump publicly taunted Iran, while international efforts to de-escalate tensions emerged. China expressed readiness to coo

NYT World · 2h ago
China Built the World’s Drone Industry. Now It’s Locking Down the Skies.
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China Built the World’s Drone Industry. Now It’s Locking Down the Skies.

China, the global leader in drone manufacturing, has implemented stricter regulations to combat illegal drone usage, a move that some users argue is now excessively limiting legitimate flights. This c

NYT World · 19h ago
Ganga water sharing, visas, energy cooperation likely on agenda for Bangladesh FM visit
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Ganga water sharing, visas, energy cooperation likely on agenda for Bangladesh FM visit

Bangladesh's Foreign Minister is set to visit, marking the first such visit since the Hasina regime's fall, with key discussions expected on Ganga water sharing, visas, and energy cooperation. The new

The Hindu · 5h ago
White House pushed satellite firm to withhold images of Iran war
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White House pushed satellite firm to withhold images of Iran war

The Trump administration has reportedly pressured satellite firm Planet Labs to withhold imagery of Iran and the wider Middle East conflict, sparking concerns from journalists and human rights advocat

Asia Times · 2h ago
European allies are losing hope of keeping America in NATO - The Economist
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European allies are losing hope of keeping America in NATO - The Economist

European allies are increasingly concerned about the U.S. commitment to NATO, with The Economist reporting a loss of hope in retaining American membership. This anxiety is exacerbated by former Presid

Google News World · 12h ago
Anutin plans to present new measures to boost economy
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Anutin plans to present new measures to boost economy

Thailand's government is set to unveil urgent economic and policy measures in its upcoming parliamentary statement. The initiatives aim to stimulate growth, alleviate the cost of living, and help the

Bangkok Post · 18h ago
Not just symbolism: What the KMT chair’s China trip signals for Beijing, Washington and Taipei
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Not just symbolism: What the KMT chair’s China trip signals for Beijing, Washington and Taipei

The upcoming visit of **Cheng Li-wun**, the Kuomintang chair, to mainland China marks the first such trip in a decade, signaling significant political maneuvering ahead of President Trump's anticipate

Channel News Asia · 5h ago
Israel continues deadly attacks on Gaza while striking Iran, Lebanon
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Israel continues deadly attacks on Gaza while striking Iran, Lebanon

Israel has continued its deadly attacks on Gaza, killing at least four Palestinians on Sunday, while also launching strikes against Iran and Lebanon. This broader offensive comes as NPR News and Googl

Al Jazeera · 8h ago
This week on The Hill: Thune, Trump head for showdown on SAVE America Act
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This week on The Hill: Thune, Trump head for showdown on SAVE America Act

The SAVE America Act, a voter‑eligibility bill championed by Trump, is slated for a Senate floor vote, pitting the president against Senate leader John Thune. As the domestic showdown looms, Trump’s p

The Hill · 48m ago
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump pressures NATO, China over Iran's closure of key waterway
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Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump pressures NATO, China over Iran's closure of key waterway

As Iran seals the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump is pressuring NATO and China to deploy warships and keep oil flowing, while Saudi forces fend off a wave of drones. Global markets scramble to relea

The Hindu · 39m ago
AI fakes about Iran-U.S. war swirl on X despite policy crackdown
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AI fakes about Iran-U.S. war swirl on X despite policy crackdown

Even after X tightened its demonetisation rules to curb AI‑generated misinformation, a torrent of fabricated posts claiming a Iran‑U.S. war keeps surfacing, driven by users outside the revenue‑sharing

The Hindu · 2h ago
Large protest held in London against US-Israeli war on Iran
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Large protest held in London against US-Israeli war on Iran

Thousands rallied in London to denounce the US‑Israeli campaign against Iran and the ongoing Gaza genocide, a protest sparked by the UK’s ban on the Al‑Quds Day march. The demonstration echoes wider g

Al Jazeera · 2h ago
Fire breaks out in vicinity of Dubai International Airport after drone attack
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Fire breaks out in vicinity of Dubai International Airport after drone attack

A drone strike ignited a fire at Dubai International Airport’s fuel storage, forcing a temporary shutdown of departures. Authorities say the incident, likely a targeted attack, underscores rising thre

The Hindu · 2h ago
North Korea's Kim inspects solid-fuel engine, new tank as Pyongyang steps up military development
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North Korea's Kim inspects solid-fuel engine, new tank as Pyongyang steps up military development

North Korea's Kim Jong Un personally oversaw the ground test of a new high-thrust solid-fuel engine, boasting a 2,500 kilonewton capacity, as part of a five-year defense plan to enhance strategic stri

The Hindu · 7h ago
How rescue of US airman in remote part of Iran unfolded
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How rescue of US airman in remote part of Iran unfolded

A highly complex, multi-agency US operation successfully extracted an American airman from hostile Iranian territory, a mission that nearly veered off course according to Channel News Asia. India Toda

BBC World · 5h ago
Eight Israelis held after assault on Palestinian village
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Eight Israelis held after assault on Palestinian village

Eight Israeli individuals have been detained following an assault on a Palestinian village in the West Bank, an area under Israeli occupation since 1967. This incident reflects a significant escalatio

The Hindu · 6h ago
Moore: Ending foreign wars ‘best thing that we could do’ to lower gas prices
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Moore: Ending foreign wars ‘best thing that we could do’ to lower gas prices

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) asserts that ending foreign wars is the most effective strategy to reduce gas prices, specifically mentioning the U.S.-Israeli conflict against Iran. His comments come amid

The Hill · 14h ago
Pope calls for peace, and Trump vows hell for Iran on Easter
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Pope calls for peace, and Trump vows hell for Iran on Easter

Amid escalating tensions, **Pope Leo XIV** and the top U.S. Catholic bishop for the military used Easter Sunday to emphasize Jesus' message of peace, urging those who "unleash wars" to lay down arms.

Axios · 14h ago
White House pushed satellite firm to withhold images of Iran war
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White House pushed satellite firm to withhold images of Iran war

The Trump administration has reportedly pressured satellite firm Planet Labs to withhold imagery of Iran and the wider Middle East conflict, sparking concerns from journalists and human rights advocat

Asia Times · 2h ago
Has the humanitarian crisis in Gaza been ignored?
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Has the humanitarian crisis in Gaza been ignored?

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has intensified, with the "ceasefire" agreement repeatedly violated by Israeli airstrikes and aid restrictions, according to reports. The situation worsened significant

Al Jazeera · 6h ago

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