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US-Iran tensions
Trump hopeful of Iran deal after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warns of regional war
‘Of course he is going to say that,’ Trump said of the warning. ‘If we don’t make a deal, then we’ll find out whether or not he was right’.
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Iran
Screenwriter of Oscar-nominated Iranian drama is arrested in Tehran
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Ukraine war
Russian drone strike on bus kills at least 15 miners as Kyiv announces new talks
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Africa
Nigerian army kills top Boko Haram commander, 10 militants in night raid
Abu Khalid, a commander of Boko Haram in the Sambisa Forest in Borno state, was a key figure within ‘the terrorist hierarchy’ according to the army.
1 Feb 2026 - 11:21PM
Middle East
Iraq’s parliament delays presidential vote again amid US pressure
In Iraq, by convention, a Shiite Muslim is prime minister, the parliament speaker is a Sunni and the largely ceremonial presidency goes to a Kurd.
1 Feb 2026 - 9:04PM
US-China relations
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Beijing must be clear-eyed about its national interests abroad
As the US disrupts international norms, China should reconsider its place in the world system to protect its overseas investments.
1 Feb 2026 - 8:30PM
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Pakistan
Pakistan says it killed 145 ‘Indian-backed terrorists’ after Balochistan attacks
‘The bodies of these 145 killed terrorists are in our custody, and some of them are Afghan nationals,’ the provincial chief minister said.
2 Feb 2026 - 12:35AM
Myanmar
Myanmar junta pledges to remove former civil servants from blacklists
After the military snatched power in a 2021 coup, tens of thousands of public workers left their posts in a surge of civil disobedience.
1 Feb 2026 - 4:54PM
Israel-Iran conflict
Gas leak behind deadly Iran blast that stoked fears of US or Israeli attack
The explosion highlighted the jittery mood prevailing in the country, as Trump threatens strikes and says a US ‘armada’ is on its way.
1 Feb 2026 - 1:26AM
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Pakistan
Pakistan insurgents kill 21, including children, in multiple attacks
The Baloch Liberation Army, banned in Pakistan, claimed responsibility and released videos showing women taking part in the attacks.
31 Jan 2026 - 9:12PM
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Ukraine war
Electricity lines between Ukraine, Moldova, Romania fail, with mass outages
The incident, in sub-zero temperatures, prompted a complete shutdown of Kyiv’s metro network and knocked out its water supplies.
31 Jan 2026 - 11:40PM
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Middle East
US approves US$16 billion arms sale to Israel, Saudi Arabia
The State Department says that none of the new sales will affect the military balance in the Middle East.
31 Jan 2026 - 10:25AM
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US-China relations
How will China respond as US expands foreign ship seizures?
The question is whether high-seas US actions will alarm Beijing into deploying naval safeguards or prompt similar moves in Taiwan Strait.
31 Jan 2026 - 8:02AM
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Spain
Chinese hair salon owner arrested in Barcelona for funding Hamas via crypto
The 38-year-old Chinese national faces terror financing charges after allegedly laundering US$715,000 via cryptocurrency to the militant group.
31 Jan 2026 - 12:31AM
Africa
Islamic State claims bold attack on Niger’s strategic airport hub
Islamic State militants claim a coordinated raid on Niamey’s airport, targeting a strategic hub hosting uranium and regional military bases.
31 Jan 2026 - 12:32AM
Israel-Gaza war
Israel offers ‘limited’ Rafah reopening after nearly 2-year Gaza border shutdown
The reopening is part of phase two of the US ceasefire. Previously, it was Gaza’s main crossing for people and trade with Egypt.
30 Jan 2026 - 9:39PM
Middle East
US envoys to Israel blocked ‘apocalyptic’ Gaza warning in 2024: report
Leaked reports reveal US diplomats killed internal memos detailing dead bodies and famine in Gaza to avoid a ‘lack of balance’ in policy.
30 Jan 2026 - 7:43PM
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Ukraine war
The foreigners who fought for Russia, now stuck in POW limbo in Ukraine
Captured foreigners describe journeys from joining the Russian side to a Ukrainian jail with no way home.
30 Jan 2026 - 4:32PM
Africa
Niger’s junta accuses foreign leaders of sponsoring airport attack
Niger’s military ruler vows retaliation after gunmen attack an air force base before being repelled by Russian fighters.
30 Jan 2026 - 2:29PM
Ukraine war
Trump says Putin agreed to not fire on Ukraine’s freezing capital for a week
Amid record-setting cold, the US president says he personally requested Russia halt energy strikes as peace talks prepare to resume.
30 Jan 2026 - 6:54PM
European Union
EU designates Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as terrorist group amid bloody crackdown
EU’s Kaja Kallas equates the group to Islamic State and al-Qaeda as death toll tops 6,300. Trump moves ‘armada’ to Mideast as Iran warns of naval strikes.
30 Jan 2026 - 12:36AM
Fame and celebrity
Meet Son Sook, grandma to Bridgerton’s Yerin Ha and award-winning actress
The war survivor fell in love with acting in high school and has won numerous awards, including South Korea’s equivalent of the Oscars.
30 Jan 2026 - 12:00AM
Russia
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Men from Bangladesh tricked into fighting for Russia
Men from across South Asia and Africa said they were promised jobs that ended up on the frontlines.
29 Jan 2026 - 10:22PM
Middle East
Putin hosts Syrian leader in Moscow with Russian bases on agenda
Russian president hails progress in ties with Syria as Ahmad al-Sharaa visits Moscow for talks.
29 Jan 2026 - 12:32PM
Japan
Why more Japanese than ever support strengthening the military
A record-high survey result reflects how the war in Ukraine and regional tensions have reshaped Japan’s once cautious security outlook.
29 Jan 2026 - 9:30AM
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Middle East
Trump warns Iran of ‘far worse’ attack as US warships approach
US president issues ultimatum for a nuclear deal as Iran vows to resist any American attack.
29 Jan 2026 - 7:23PM
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US-Venezuela conflict
US’ Rubio says China profited from Venezuela’s collapse through cut-price oil
US secretary tells senators Beijing received discounted crude via opaque debt deals, saying Maduro’s removal was key to curbing influence.
29 Jan 2026 - 10:31AM
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US-China relations
Would Chinese or US supply lines be more vulnerable in a Pacific conflict?
AI-assisted modelling by the Heritage Foundation finds critical risks to fuel and munitions on both sides.
29 Jan 2026 - 12:03AM
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