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The remains of the Prefectural Industry Promotion Building after the 1945 nuclear bombing of Hiroshima, Japan. Photo: AFP
Japan

Japanese angered by Trump’s Iran strike comparison to atomic bombings

Donald Trump’s comments have been slammed as ‘unacceptable’ by officials of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and survivors of the 1945 bombings.

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Israel-Iran conflict

Iran could enrich uranium again ‘in matter of months’: UN nuclear watchdog

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Israel-Iran conflict

Thousands mourn Iranian commanders and scientists killed in Israeli strikes

Africa

US imposes sanctions on Sudan over alleged use of chemical weapons

Sudan’s army-aligned government immediately denied the US allegations, calling them ‘baseless’ and ‘political blackmail’.

Sudanese soldiers look at the wreckage of a pharmaceutical factory in the outkirts of Khartoum on August 25, 1998 that was hit by US missiles, following US claims it produced precursors to chemical weapons. Photo: AP
Ukraine war

Russian drone strike kills married couple, injures 17 in Odesa

A drone slammed into a residential tower block in the city, causing damage to three floors and trapping residents, according to emergency services.

Britain

Kneecap play Glastonbury despite criticism from politicians

Singer Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh has been charged under the Terrorism Act for allegedly waving a Hezbollah flag at a concert in London in November.

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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.

A tanker is seen ablaze in 1987 after being attacked by an Iranian warship as it approached the Strait of Hormuz. Photo: AFP
Britain

‘Give Farage a chance,’ Rod Stewart urges UK ahead of Glastonbury return

The 80-year-old singer said he almost cancelled his ‘World Cup final’ because of a bad bout of flu.

Thailand

Protests erupt in Thailand demanding Paetongtarn’s removal after leaked call

Outrage over the recorded call mostly revolves around the prime minister calling a Thai military commander ‘an opponent’.

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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.

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Illustration: Huy Truong
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.

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Palestinians injured during Israeli airstrikes on Gaza receive medical care at the UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish, Egypt, on Friday. Photo: AP
Israel-Iran conflict

‘Disrespectful and unacceptable’: Iran slams Trump’s claims of saving Khamenei

Iranians ‘do not take kindly to threats and insults’, foreign minister warns.

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China-Middle East relations

Boom goes the deal? China’s Iran investments under fire, but Middle East beckons

Mideast is crucial to China’s belt and road plan, but amid the Iran-Israel war, a question resurfaces: how safe are Chinese assets there?

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Israel-Iran conflict

Trump says he’ll bomb Iran again if nuclear activities start

The US president said he saved Supreme Leader Khamenei from assassination and lashed out at him for not saying ‘thank you’.

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US President Donald Trump gestures as he gives a press conference during the Nato summit at the Hague on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
Israel-Gaza war

‘It’s killing people’: US-backed Gaza aid operation unsafe, UN chief says

Over 400 Palestinians have been killed seeking aid since Israel lifted its blockade in May, the UN says.

Palestinians line up to receive a hot meal at a food distribution point in Gaza City on Friday. Photo: AFP
Africa

Rwanda and DR Congo sign peace deal, as Trump cheers mineral rights for US

The US-brokered agreement raises hopes for an end to the fighting that has killed thousands and displaced hundreds of thousands more.

Middle East

‘No link Israel’: vessels near Strait of Hormuz signal nationalities to deter attacks

Middle East maritime threat still elevated as Israel-Iran ceasefire remains fragile.

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Israel-Iran conflict

Iran says no plan for new US nuclear talks, despite Trump’s announcement

Iran’s foreign minister rejects ‘speculation’ of talks, despite US president’s claim of discussions ‘next week’.

A poster showing US assessments of damage to Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility is removed following a Pentagon news conference on Thursday. Photo: AFP
Ukraine war

EU leaders agree to prolong sanctions on Russia for 6 months

Decision includes the freezing of more than US$234 billion in Russian central bank assets and will remain in force until at least early 2026.

ICBMs

Opinion | US bombing of Iran risks a breakdown of nuclear governance

By using Iran’s nuclear programme as a pretext for war, American and Israeli leaders have eroded trust in the global nuclear domain.

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Israel-Gaza war

Israeli strike kills 18 in Gaza as turmoil mounts over food aid

Strike in Deir al-Balah appeared to target Sahm, a security unit tasked with stopping looters and merchants who sell stolen aid.

Mourners at a funeral of Palestinians who, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, were killed in an Israeli strike in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip. Photo: Reuters
Israel-Iran conflict

Iran vetting body okays bill suspending UN nuclear watchdog cooperation

The bill will now be submitted to President Masoud Pezeshkian for final ratification.

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An illuminated monument at the Azadi Square in Tehran. Since the start of the war on June 13, Iranian officials have sharply criticised the International Atomic Energy Agency for failing to condemn the Israeli and US strikes. Photo: Xinhua
United States

US defence chief says no known intelligence that Iran moved uranium

The US defence secretary also accused the media of downplaying the success of US strikes on Iran’s nuclear programme.

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Israel-Iran conflict

Iran delivered ‘slap to America’s face’ with Qatar attack, says supreme leader

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s pre-recorded speech was filled with warnings and threats directed towards the US and Israel.

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South Korea

Husband of South Korean heiress took part in US strikes on Iran

Kevin Liu Huang, who is married to SK Group’s Choi Min-jung, also reflected on the risks of revealing military capabilities to enemies.

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Kevin Liu Huang (left) took part in the recent US military operations targeting Iran. Photo: LinkedIn/kevinliuhuang
Israel-Iran conflict

China hosts Iran defence minister and others on warship, condemns ‘hegemony’

Iranian Defence Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh tours Type 052D destroyer Kaifeng, thanks Beijing for ‘supporting Iran’s legitimate position’.

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Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun (third left) walks past Iranian Defence Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh (second right) and other SCO defence chiefs ahead of a meeting in Qingdao on Thursday. Photo: AP
Israel-Iran conflict

Battered Iran faces uncertain future after 12-day war with Israel

Decimated military ranks and mauled alliances might push Tehran to openly pursue a nuclear bomb or renewed talks with the US.

Middle East

Trump calls for Netanyahu’s corruption trial to be cancelled

US president calls Israeli prime minister a ‘warrior’ and a ‘great hero’ – and that the case against him is a ‘witch hunt’.

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