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Middle East
Opinion
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Iran’s eastward pivot: why China is now Tehran’s strategic default
Through its partnership with China and other members of the Brics grouping, Iran has a chance to redefine its role in the world system.
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Donald Trump
‘This is sickening’: Trump faces Maga meltdown over Epstein reversal
9 Jul 2025 - 1:18PM
Middle East
Ship attacked in Red Sea after Houthis claim earlier bulk carrier sinking
8 Jul 2025 - 3:41PM
Israel-Iran conflict
‘They did try’: Iranian president says Israel attempted to assassinate him
Iran’s Pezeshkian tells Tucker Carlson about alleged attempt on his life, and blames Israel’s Netanyahu for ‘forever wars’ in Middle East.
8 Jul 2025 - 3:56PM
South Korea
What can South Korea learn from Israel-Iran war for its own air defence?
Even Israel’s advanced Iron Dome defence system was pierced by Iranian projectiles, highlighting vulnerabilities Seoul must now confront.
7 Jul 2025 - 9:41AM
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Middle East
Israeli military strikes targets at Houthi-controlled ports in Yemen
Two missiles were launched from Yemen towards Israel just hours later, the Israeli army said.
7 Jul 2025 - 10:54AM
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Israel-Gaza war
Israel’s Netanyahu says he believes Trump can help seal Gaza ceasefire deal
US president says deal could lead to the release of ‘quite a few hostages’ as sides weigh 60-day truce.
7 Jul 2025 - 9:16AM
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Middle East
Crew abandons commercial ship attacked in the Red Sea, UK military says
Greek-operated bulk carrier Magic Seas attacked with gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades, bomb-carrying drone boats.
7 Jul 2025 - 2:51PM
Israel-Iran conflict
Iran’s supreme leader makes first public appearance since war with Israel began
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, thought to have been under heavy security during the conflict, attended a mourning ceremony on the eve of Ashoura.
6 Jul 2025 - 12:25PM
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Iran
Did the US really ‘obliterate’ Iran’s nuclear ambitions, or just UN oversight?
The whereabouts of Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium is now a mystery. The UN’s nuclear watchdog says it has ‘nothing’ to go on.
5 Jul 2025 - 4:30PM
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Ukraine war
Trump says US has given Ukraine too many weapons, Russia intensifies strikes
Putin, who has spoken to Trump again, is still not backing down in Ukraine, which saw its biggest overnight attack, but says diplomacy should resolve Iran tensions.
4 Jul 2025 - 11:08PM
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Brics
Questions loom at Brics Rio summit about group’s effectiveness
Emerging economy leaders gather amid geopolitical tensions, frayed Washington alliances under Trump trade policy.
3 Jul 2025 - 5:13AM
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Middle East
Iran suspends cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog IAEA
Iranian president’s order follows a 12-day conflict with Israel as Tehran seeks to reassess security and potentially gain leverage.
2 Jul 2025 - 4:47PM
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Middle East
Iran made preparations to mine the Strait of Hormuz, US sources say
Naval mines were loaded onto vessels last month, raising blockade fears, but US officials suggested it might have also been a ruse.
2 Jul 2025 - 12:40PM
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Middle East
Activists say hundreds arrested in Iran, dozens executed in post-war fallout
Campaigners, ethnic and religious minorities, and those accused of spying for Israel are allegedly among those swept up.
1 Jul 2025 - 1:44PM
United States
Iran-linked hacker group ‘Robert’ threatens to release Trump aides’ emails
Hackers claim 100 gigabytes of emails from Trump associates, including chief of staff and lawyer.
1 Jul 2025 - 3:38PM
Israel-Gaza war
Trump to host Netanyahu next week as he presses for Gaza ceasefire
Plan for visit follows US intervention in the Israel-Iran conflict, with Trump now prioritising an end to the war in Gaza.
1 Jul 2025 - 4:39PM
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Middle East
Trump not offering Iran ‘anything’, nor speaking to Tehran
The statement comes as Iran’s deputy foreign minister told the BBC talks between Washington and Tehran cannot resume unless the US rules out further strikes on Iran.
30 Jun 2025 - 8:00PM
Russia
Opinion
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As attacks on Iran show, Russia can now do very little for its allies
Moscow’s credibility is sinking after it failed to stand up for allies in Iran, Syria and Armenia.
30 Jun 2025 - 10:30AM
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War and conflict
Opinion
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US attack on Iran shakes East Asia’s faith in non-proliferation norms
Amid the bombing of Iran, the region finds itself navigating a contested, multipolar nuclear order fraught with instability.
30 Jun 2025 - 5:30AM
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Israel-Iran conflict
Iran reveals 71 killed in Israeli attack on Tehran’s notorious Evin prison
Tehran’s judiciary confirmed the casualties, including staff and inmates, from the June 23 strike on facility.
30 Jun 2025 - 2:30PM
Israel-Gaza war
Trump calls for deal on Gaza war as signs of progress emerge
An Israeli official confirmed a top Netanyahu adviser will travel to Washington for ceasefire discussions.
30 Jun 2025 - 12:32PM
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Israel-Iran conflict
Opinion
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Decoding Israel, Iran and China’s collision of interests in the Middle East
The conflict exposed a harsh reality for Iran: strategic alliances with China and Russia do not guarantee military backing.
29 Jun 2025 - 6:00PM
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Israel-Iran conflict
Iran could enrich uranium again ‘in matter of months’: UN nuclear watchdog
Another key question is whether Iran was able to relocate its stockpile of highly enriched uranium before Israeli and US attacks.
29 Jun 2025 - 6:37AM
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Israel-Iran conflict
Thousands mourn Iranian commanders and scientists killed in Israeli strikes
Crowds chanted ‘Death to America’ and ‘Death to Israel’ as the caskets were driven through downtown Tehran.
29 Jun 2025 - 3:32AM
Israel-Iran conflict
How Israel-Iran war sent ripples of fear through the global maritime trade
The ghost of the 1980s ‘tanker war’ returned as Iran’s threats to close the Strait of Hormuz saw ships change course and freight rates soar.
30 Jun 2025 - 8:45AM
Israel-Iran conflict
From Iraq to Iran: the US quest for Israeli military dominance – and its fallout
This decades-long strategy has not only redrawn the regional map but also exposed the limits of China’s Middle East influence, analysts say.
29 Jun 2025 - 7:58AM
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Israel-Gaza war
Is a Gaza ceasefire imminent, as Trump suggests?
Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesman said, ‘We have seen US pressure and what it can accomplish,’ referring to the January truce between Hamas and Israel.
28 Jun 2025 - 5:11PM
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