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US, Israel war on Iran
Israel reports incoming Iranian missiles in first since fragile ceasefire
The Israeli army reported the attack just hours after Tehran had threatened to retaliate for a new Israeli strike on Beirut, Lebanon.
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United States
US to send third-country deportees to Central African Republic
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US, Israel war on Iran
Pakistan’s mediators in Iran as US downs drones, Lebanon looks for peace
7 Jun 2026 - 7:52PM
Ukraine war
Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg after Putin rejects Zelensky’s offer
St Petersburg residents told to remain at home as the attack underscores Kyiv’s growing ability to hit deep inside Russia.
6 Jun 2026 - 8:21PM
Russia
UK’s Keir Starmer says Russia could attack Nato within 4 years
His comments echo similar time frames expressed by other European leaders and Nato chief Mark Rutte.
5 Jun 2026 - 11:25PM
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China’s aircraft carriers
Why do China and other powers still want aircraft carriers?
Submarines and drones are ‘the story of naval warfare in the 21st century’ but carriers continue to be an important symbol of military might.
2 Jun 2026 - 12:00PM
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Music
US rapper Travis Scott panned in Turkey for 20-minute performance
Fans demand refunds for the heavily delayed set that the hip-hop star later claimed was just a ‘party’ for a friend.
2 Jun 2026 - 10:50AM
Malaysia
‘We are a small country’: why Malaysia is resisting US defence spending call
Malaysia faces a dilemma in modernising an ageing military without overwhelming public finances or appearing to choose sides, analysts say.
1 Jun 2026 - 5:56PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
How ‘strategic ambiguity’ made Turkey a winner in the Iran war
However, experts caution that the country’s economic instability and enduring regional rivalries have capped its gains.
1 Jun 2026 - 6:08PM
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Italy
Italy bans Kanye West concert over security concerns
Authorities scrap festival performance following pressure from local Jewish groups over rapper’s controversial history.
1 Jun 2026 - 9:58AM
Islamic State
Man jailed for 15 years over foiled Taylor Swift concert attack plot in Austria
Austrian court convicts 21-year-old over planned 2024 bombing that forced the cancellation of concerts.
29 May 2026 - 3:13PM
Fashion
Who is Jonathan Andic, son of fashion brand Mango’s founder Isak Andic?
After joining the Spanish fashion brand in 2005, Jonathan rose to be its executive vice-president a decade later – and a few weeks after his father’s death.
27 May 2026 - 6:00PM
Drones
South Korea aims to join top tier of ‘loyal wingman’ combat drone race
Planned indigenous engine for the most complex UAV technology to support crewed fighter jets ‘a deliberate bid’ by Seoul.
27 May 2026 - 6:19PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
US hits Iran with fresh strikes amid negotiations to end war
Marco Rubio insists a deal with Iran remains within reach after the US military claimed its attacks were in ‘self-defence’.
26 May 2026 - 9:34PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Trump now ties Iran deal to major expansion of Abraham Accords
US president suggests Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and other regional powers normalise ties with Israel to secure peace.
26 May 2026 - 8:42AM
Tourism
Checklist tourism trends as travellers go for selfies over ‘real stories’
From Paris to Turkey, tourists blitzing through sites for social media snaps are causing crowding and concerns that they’re missing the point.
26 May 2026 - 7:37AM
Middle East
Turkish riot police storm opposition party HQ to evict ousted leadership
Security forces unleash tear gas and rubber bullets inside CHP offices following a highly controversial court ruling.
25 May 2026 - 11:44AM
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Indonesia
‘So rough’: father of Indonesian on Gaza flotilla claims Israeli mistreatment
Nine Indonesians were among those detained when Israeli forces intercepted the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla on Monday.
22 May 2026 - 6:02PM
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Israel-Gaza war
Israel deports hundreds of Gaza flotilla activists as arrivals recount abuse
Detainees land in Turkey as their treatment in Israeli custody draws an international outcry.
22 May 2026 - 5:18PM
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Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Court rules to oust leadership of Turkey’s main opposition party
The abrupt judicial annulment of Ozgur Ozel’s 2023 election deals a serious blow to the nation’s oldest political faction.
22 May 2026 - 11:24AM
Israel-Gaza war
‘Welcome to Israel’: videos of bound Gaza flotilla activists trigger furore
Netanyahu scolds Israel’s security minister for releasing footage taunting hundreds of detained civilians as international backlash grows.
21 May 2026 - 12:45PM
Israel-Gaza war
Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla, denies using live ammunition
Israeli forces halt vessels in Mediterranean operation, detaining hundreds of international activists.
20 May 2026 - 10:49AM
United States
US imposes fresh sanctions on Iranian exchange house, 19 ships from shadow fleet
The Treasury’s move came after Iran said its latest peace proposal to the US involved ending hostilities on all fronts.
19 May 2026 - 11:37PM
Yuan
China joins global sell-off of US Treasuries in March as Iran war prompts panic
Seven of the top 10 foreign holders cut their exposure to US government debt, led by Japan, which offloaded US$47.7 billion.
19 May 2026 - 9:19AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Is China’s new mediation body gaining steam as Western brokers’ influence wanes?
Summit encourages countries to join Beijing-led initiative as stalled US-Iran peace talks reveal limits of traditional solution mechanisms.
16 May 2026 - 8:00PM
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Ukraine war
36 nations approve tribunal creation to prosecute Russia over Ukraine
The move came on the same day the WHO said Ukraine’s mental health crisis is growing, with ‘work to do until the end of the century’.
15 May 2026 - 9:44PM
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Editor's Letter
This week in PostMag: the summer travel edition offers holiday tips for all tastes
Discover dreamy summer getaways – from Hainan’s luxury escapes to Thailand’s creative Songkhla – plus sustainable stays, genre-blending concerts and Chinese state banquet secrets.
24 May 2026 - 5:24AM
Trip Inspiration
Rediscovering Turkey’s northeast: a journey from Trabzon to Erzurum
After 50 years, a writer returns to Turkey’s far-flung northeast and discovers what has changed – and what hasn’t.
11 May 2026 - 4:46PM
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