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Israel-Gaza war
‘No one lifts a finger’: Gaza’s fate eclipsed by Middle East war
Gaza remains mired in a severe humanitarian crisis and efforts to permanently end the war between Israel and Hamas have stalled.
4 Jul 2026 - 4:19PM
China travel
China’s economic clout boosts ‘passport power’, index finds
3 Jul 2026 - 4:00PM
US-China relations
Which Trump will show up at Nato summit? Odds are it will be the fuming one
3 Jul 2026 - 8:08PM
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Central Asia
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In today’s ‘great game’, Central Asian nations are no longer prizes to be won
Instead of being caught between great powers, the five Central Asian nations are using hegemonic rivalries to advance their own interests.
2 Jul 2026 - 6:38AM
Venezuela
Why did they pancake? Building failures, soft soil amplify Venezuela quake destruction
Experts point to poor code enforcement, risky geography as factors in collapses in the wake of twin earthquakes.
30 Jun 2026 - 2:40PM
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Malaysia
Malaysia narrows hunt for replacement missiles after Norway axes contract
Turkey, South Korea and two unspecified European nations are in the frame to replace a cancelled Norwegian anti-ship missile.
29 Jun 2026 - 6:00PM
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China trade
China cuts through Russia, Mideast instability with alternate cargo route
Middle Corridor through Kazakhstan and across Caspian Sea would have transit time of 15 to 18 days, compared with 45 to 60 for ocean routes.
29 Jun 2026 - 3:40PM
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Human rights
Turkish police detain dozens at Istanbul Gay Pride event held despite ban
Since 2015, the annual Pride march has been almost systematically banned and suppressed.
29 Jun 2026 - 2:57PM
Donald Trump
New poll shows eroding global trust in Trump and America
Pew survey across 36 nations found just 23 per cent of respondents had confidence in Trump to do the right thing in world affairs.
24 Jun 2026 - 2:00PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
No victory, no defeat: Iran war pauses with a fragile freeze
Thousands dead, hundreds of billions lost and an agreement many analysts expect to collapse. The Iran ceasefire, explained.
16 Jun 2026 - 1:25PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
The US and Iran have signed a ‘great deal’. So what happens now?
Memorandum of understanding expected to open pathway for talks on most contentious issues, including nuclear programme and sanctions.
15 Jun 2026 - 3:50PM
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Britain
UK anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson says he was detained under terrorism laws
Police said a man in his 40s had been arrested under the Counter Terrorism and Border Security Act as he flew back to Britain from Russia.
15 Jun 2026 - 5:28AM
US, Israel war on Iran
In latest about-face, Trump calls off ‘very hard’ attack on Iran
After warning of imminent military action, US president says an agreement may be days away in a repeat of claims made in recent weeks.
12 Jun 2026 - 9:13AM
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Malaysia
Malaysia’s hunt for Russian oil tests Anwar’s ‘friends with all’ policy
Sourcing crude from Moscow to counter Middle East supply shocks risks drawing a backlash from the West.
11 Jun 2026 - 7:15PM
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Russia
Disgruntled parents and children force Russia to remove Roblox ban
Moscow banned access to the gaming platform last year, accusing it of promoting ‘LGBT propaganda’.
11 Jun 2026 - 5:53PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Israel and Iran hold fire after exchange, but warn of escalation if provoked
Middle East foes lift immediate safety restrictions while actively preparing for the next wave of retaliation.
9 Jun 2026 - 3:47PM
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United States
US to send third-country deportees to Central African Republic
Amid demonstrations across the US against Trump’s immigration policies, the impoverished African country has agreed to take deported migrants from other countries.
7 Jun 2026 - 11:41PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Pakistan’s mediators in Iran as US downs drones, Lebanon looks for peace
Pakistan’s interior minister visited Tehran to restart US-Iran negotiations as the US military said it shot down two Iranian drones over the Strait of Hormuz.
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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