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An Israeli fighter jet flies over an area near the Syrian capital Damascus on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
Middle East

Israeli military attacks target near Syria’s presidential palace

The strike came after days of clashes between pro-Syrian government gunmen and fighters who belong to the Druze minority.

Ukraine war

US says Ukraine minerals deal will strengthen Trump in talks with Russia

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Middle East

Israel strikes Syria, saying it hit group that attacked Druze

Ukraine war

US and Ukraine sign ‘historic’ minerals deal, tying Trump to Kyiv

Deal is expected to give US access to Ukraine’s vast critical minerals, following months of negotiations and frayed ties.

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US President Donald Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House in February. File photo: AP
Middle East

Iran hangs man as ‘high ranking’ Israeli spy after trial

Mohsen Langarneshin was implicated in the killing of Guards colonel Sayyad Khodaei, who was gunned down in May 2022.

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Ukraine war

Ukraine poised to sign US minerals deal despite last-minute snag

The deal could be signed later on Wednesday, the government source says.

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Middle East

UK military launches air strikes with US targeting Yemen’s Houthis

Britain says intelligence identified buildings used by the Houthis to make drones.

On April 18, an American strike on the Ras Isa fuel port killed at least 74 people and wounded 171 others. Photo: Al-Masirah TV via Reuters
Pakistan

India vs Pakistan: a Western-Chinese arms face-off in the making?

A clash between the South Asian rivals’ warplanes and artillery could have profound implications for the global arms industry.

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Ukraine war

US threatens to quit Ukraine war mediation effort unless ‘concrete proposals’

State Department says ‘complete, durable ceasefire’ needed, not a ‘three-day moment’ to ‘celebrate something else’.

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Vietnam

Vietnam celebrates 50 years of reunification, end of war with huge parade

Thousands thronged the streets of Ho Chi Minh City for the celebrations, with Chinese troops joining the commemoration for the first time.

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A marching band takes part in a parade in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday marking the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon and the end of the Vietnam war. Photo: AFP
Pakistan

Kashmir tensions: Pakistan says India planning attack before Friday

Since the attack that killed 26 men at a tourist site, the nuclear-armed nations have unleashed a raft of measures against each other.

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Indian paramilitary soldiers patrol a busy market in Srinagar in Indian-controlled Kashmir on Tuesday. Photo: AP
Ukraine war

Ukraine’s Zelensky calls for fair peace with no ‘rewards’ for Putin

The president’s remarks come amid reports that the US wants Kyiv to cede Crimea to Russia as part of a deal to end the war.

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History

Recap | China’s religious history features many faiths and a cult that started a war

Traditional Asian beliefs and Abrahamic religions have existed in China for centuries, columnist Wee Kek Koon looks at their impact.

Pakistan

Pakistan downed Indian drone along Kashmir border amid escalating tensions

Pakistan state media reported the military had shot down an Indian “quadcopter”, calling it a violation of its airspace. There was no comment from New Delhi.

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Indian paramilitary troopers stand guard at a market area in Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir, on Monday. Photo: AFP
History

Looking like ‘the enemy’: Asian-American veterans share Vietnam war stories

More Asian-American veterans are reflecting on the life-changing war that was at times made more complicated by their race.

William Fong with a fellow soldier at a US military base in Vietnam in 1969. File photo: William Fong via AP
Japan

Did Japan kill 30 million? US historian’s book ignites nationalist fury

Accusing US historian Bryan Rigg of ‘propaganda’, Japanese conservatives are actively working to discredit his account of WWII atrocities.

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North Korea

Casualties and a Kremlin call: North Korea’s Ukraine war admission unpacked

Until recently, neither Moscow nor Pyongyang had admitted to North Korea’s involvement in the conflict.

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Israel-Gaza war

Amnesty accuses Israel of ‘live-streamed genocide’ against Gaza Palestinians

Israel has rejected accusations of genocide from Amnesty International, other rights groups and some states in its war in Gaza.

A woman reacts near the bodies of Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

Opinion | What’s driving the US’ China policy? Even Trump might not be quite sure

The US president’s approach not only underestimates China but also risks alienating American allies at a time when partnerships still matter.

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Israel

Israel’s security chief to step down on June 15, defusing battle with Netanyahu

Netanyahu moved to fire Shin Bet’s Ronen Bar last month over ‘crisis of confidence’ surrounding Hamas’ attacks, sparking uproar in Israel.

Ukraine war

Putin orders 72-hour Ukraine ceasefire in May to mark WWII victory

Kremlin said all combat operations will be suspended from May 8-10. Ukraine’s President Zelensky branded truce an ‘attempt at manipulation’.

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Ukrainian servicemen fire a howitzer towards Russian positions in the eastern Donetsk region on April 23. Photo: AFP
Middle East

US strike on Yemen facility holding migrants kills dozens, Houthis say

The Trump administration has intensified military operations targeting Iran-backed Houthi forces.

A wounded African migrant who was at the detention facility allegedly struck by the US. Photo: Al-Masirah TV via EPA-EFE
Israel

Maldives joins Malaysia in call for ‘legitimate’ Palestinian state amid Gaza war

The Maldives reiterated call for a Palestinian state comes two weeks after the island nation implemented an entry ban on Israeli passport holders.

India

India, Pakistan trade fire for fourth night amid hunt for Kashmir militants

New Delhi says it retaliated against ‘unprovoked’ shelling as security forces detain hundreds following last week’s deadly attack on tourists.

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Middle East

US says Yemen strikes have hit 800 targets, killing hundreds of Houthis

The US has hammered the Houthis with near-daily air strikes since March 15 in an operation dubbed ‘Rough Rider’.

A police trooper stands on the rubble of a building destroyed by US air strikes in Sanaa, Yemen. Photo: Reuters
Ukraine war

‘They’re all heroes’: North Korea breaks silence on troop deployment to Russia

Ukrainian officials estimate North Korea has sent 14,000 troops to Russia, including 3,000 reinforcements to offset its losses.

North Korean soldiers march in a parade in Pyongyang. Photo: AP
Israel-Gaza war

Israel strikes Beirut’s southern suburbs for third time since ceasefire

Israel says Beirut strike targeted a Hezbollah storage facility for precision-guided missiles.

Ukraine war

Russia launches drone attack on Ukraine; Trump officials push peace deal

Attacks came hours after Russia claimed to have regained control over remaining parts of the Kursk region that Ukraine had seized in August.

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