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Portraits of Cecile Kohler (left) and her partner Jacques Paris along with a placard reading “Freedom for Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris arbitrarily detained in Iran for over two years in appalling conditions” outside the Palais Bourbon, France’s National Assembly in 2025. Photo: AFP

Middle East

Iran allows 2 French former detainees to leave country

The green light for them to leave Iran, long sought by France, signalled how Iran is differentiating between nations amid the Iran war.

US and Iran near brink of escalation as Trump deadline for deal looms

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Festival cancelled after UK government bans Kanye West from country

Europe

France’s Sarkozy challenges conviction over alleged Libya funding

He was found guilty in September of criminal conspiracy and sentenced to 5 years in prison.

France’s former president Nicolas Sarkozy returns after a break during his appeal trial over charges he sought Libyan financing for his 2007 election, at the Palais de Justice courthouse in Paris on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
France’s former president Nicolas Sarkozy returns after a break during his appeal trial over charges he sought Libyan financing for his 2007 election, at the Palais de Justice courthouse in Paris on Tuesday. Photo: AFP

Diplomacy

Donald Trump escalates Iran threats, warning ‘a whole civilisation will die tonight’

Ahead of ‘complete demolition’ deadline, two sides face trust deficit and see no acceptable guarantor between them, analysts say.

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Europe

US’ Vance visits Hungary to boost Orban re-election bid

Orban, a Eurosceptic nationalist in power since 2010, is facing the toughest re-election bid of his career, with polls indicating his party will lose.

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Europe

1 dead after gunmen open fire outside Israeli consulate in Istanbul

The two other assailants were captured with injuries.

A police officer works at the scene, after gunfire was heard near the building housing the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, Turkey on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
A police officer works at the scene, after gunfire was heard near the building housing the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, Turkey on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters

China Economy

Beyond Russian oil, China also increases appetite for Ukrainian wheat flour

Chinese and Ukrainian officials sign a protocol in Kyiv on inspection, quarantine and sanitary requirements for exports.

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Middle East

Iran calls for ‘human chains’ around its power plants before US deadline

Tehran defiant after the US president warned the ‘entire country can be taken out in one night’.

US

‘Keep bombing’: Trump claims Iranians want more US strikes for ‘freedom’

US leader said he was unsure if the war was escalating or easing, but warned of sweeping strikes if no deal is reached by Tuesday at 8pm EST.

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US President Donald Trump mimics aiming a sniper rifle while speaking with reporters at the White House on Monday. Photo: AP

Middle East

Trump steps up Iran threats as deadline approaches

US President Donald Trump said that Iran must reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz as part of any peace deal.

Photo: Reuters
Photo: Reuters

Europe

Train driver killed after France high-speed rail collides with truck

Two people are in critical condition, while 11 others sustained less serious injuries.

United States & Canada

Nasa crew headed back to Earth after record-breaking trip around moon

The four Artemis II astronauts eclipsed the 400,171km distance record set by the Apollo 13 crew in 1970.

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East Asia

Japan confirms release of second citizen held in Iran

The person, believed to be the NHK’s Tehran bureau chief, is one of two Japanese nationals who had been detained in Iran.

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NHK’s Tehran bureau chief Shinnosuke ‌Kawashima is believed to be the person released on bail on Monday. Photo: Handout

Americas

A new cast of Castros is emerging in Cuba, where the name holds sway

Younger Castros emerge as key figures on the communist-run island - including a bar-owning influencer.

A charcoal seller in Havana waits for customers while sitting next to a poster of the late Cuban revolution leader Fidel Castro. Photo: Reuters
A charcoal seller in Havana waits for customers while sitting next to a poster of the late Cuban revolution leader Fidel Castro. Photo: Reuters

Europe

Ukraine proposes ceasefire on striking energy targets to Russia

Ukraine’s president says the proposal has been conveyed to Moscow through the US.

United States & Canada

US Supreme Court clears path to overturn conviction of ex-Trump aide Bannon

Decision is expected to lead to the dismissal of Bannon’s criminal conviction for refusing to testify to Congress.

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Politics

The China-US face-off: a visual guide to Xi and Trump’s key people

Discover the power players in Xi and Trump’s teams; the key people setting the agenda on diplomacy, the military, the economy, security and science.

The China-US face-off: a visual guide to Donald Trump and Xi Jinping’s inner circles

United States & Canada

Power players: a visual guide to Trump’s team and their views on China

Discover who is in Donald Trump’s inner circle, their backgrounds, stances on China and the roles they will play in shaping the future of the US.

Politics

Trump seeks US$1.5 trillion for defence in new budget request amid Iran war

If enacted, it would set military spending at its highest level in modern history, underscoring the US’ ongoing focus on defence investment.

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Politics

Trump fires Pam Bondi as US president’s frustration with bad news grows

Attorney general’s removal follows the ouster of Trump’s homeland security and border patrol chiefs amid a wave of negative headlines.

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US Attorney General Pam Bondi and US President Donald Trump on Monday. Bondi was fired on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
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Zheng Yongnian on what US’ ‘neocolonialism’, Venezuela operation mean for China

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80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter

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