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South China Morning Post – World · China
Australia signed a new defence alliance with Fiji on Monday, bolstering ties with its South Pacific island neighbour as it seeks to outmanoeuvre China in the r…
Indian Express – World · India
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Most commercial vessels heading to India from the Persian Gulf have stopped transmitting the…
The New York Times – World · US
A U.S. official said the U.S. and Iran agreed to halt attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and allow vessels to move freely. Hostilities in recent days have threate…
The Guardian – World · Europe
Tehran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait amid efforts to open strait of Hormuz without Iran’s direct oversightFresh hostilities in Gulf suggest US-Iran memorandum was…
South China Morning Post – World · China
Taiwan’s recent launch of Himars rockets westwards towards the Taiwan Strait highlights how the island’s defensive strategy is shifting to the use of mobile st…
South China Morning Post – World · China
A major diplomatic breakthrough between Washington and Tehran could signal sanctions relief for Iran, a development analysts say bodes well for China, the prim…
Times of India – World · India
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • The Quad Critical Minerals Initiative was launched last year to address global mineral suppl…
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has reportedly departed Iran after holding multiple meetings.
Times of India – World · India
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • India and Cyprus upgraded their bilateral relations to a "strategic partnership". • A roadma…
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
From NATO to OPEC, global alliances seem strained like never before.
The Hindu – World · India
The U.S. is slicing away at India’s ability to pursue an independent foreign policy
BBC News – World · Europe
Iran had earlier said there were no plans for a direct meeting with a US delegation led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
The New York Times – World · US
Pope Leo said he has seen the letter from the parents of more than 100 children killed in the strike, which a preliminary inquiry found resulted from a mistake…
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
And just how long can the US hold out?
The New York Times – World · US
Prime Minister Mark Carney shot back at Trump administration officials, saying Canada is not ‘taking instructions from the United States.’
The New York Times – World · US
- U.S. military boarded two Iranian tankers in Indian Ocean to disrupt oil shipments, part of pressure on Tehran amid ongoing conflict. - Actions aim to bloc…
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The Trump administration has warned against Peru pulling out of the deal, saying it reflects 'bad faith' negotiations.
The New York Times – World · US
Iran’s leaders believe that they can withstand an enduring standoff longer than President Trump. The strategy could be economically devastating for average Ira…
The New York Times – World · US
Washington is demanding that the Baghdad government dismantle Iran-backed Iraqi militias that have been attacking Americans and U.S. sites there recently.
The New York Times – World · US
The ships carried skeleton crews and no passengers, the cruise company said.
The New York Times – World · US
Marines are searching thousands of containers aboard the Touska, an Iranian cargo ship that the Navy disabled and seized on Sunday.
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Security is on lockdown in Islamabad where preparations are being made for new US‑Iran talks.
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Brazilian president has described the five permanent members of the UN Security Council as “Lords of War".
The New York Times – World · US
Howard Lutnick, President Trump’s commerce secretary, derided Canada’s trade strategy and said a North American deal needed to be reworked.
The New York Times – World · US
By holding off America’s more powerful military, Iran showed how Taiwan can deter or defeat China.
The New York Times – World · US
The severe disruption of oil supplies from the Middle East as a result of the war has prompted South Korea and the Philippines to make deals with Russia and Ir…
The New York Times – World · US
- Iran claims Hormuz is open, but U.S. blockade remains, risking closure if sanctions continue. - U.S. renews Russia oil sanctions waiver to stabilize market…
The New York Times – World · US
Our business reporter Peter Eavis breaks down how American military ships have blocked Iranian-linked vessels from using the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. encou…
The New York Times – World · US
China used a visit by the Vietnamese leader to show a deepening of security ties that analysts say far outpaces U.S. defense ties in the region.
The New York Times – World · US
Moscow is again ramping up missile and drone attacks on civilian targets, dispelling any notion that a temporary cease-fire for Orthodox Easter might become mo…
The New York Times – World · US
In a cloud forest village, a network of residents, foreigners and pacifist Quakers offered a precarious yet vital sanctuary for families expelled by the U.S. g…
The New York Times – World · US
Despite the economic risks from the war, Beijing will likely stick to a hands-off approach. It is wary of being entangled in a conflict it opposed and has litt…
The New York Times – World · US
China has denied claims this month by U.S. intelligence that it might have shipped arms to Iran. In recent years, China has supported Iran with dual-use parts.
The New York Times – World · US
Iran said it could suspend uranium enrichment for up to five years but the Trump administration insisted on 20 years, officials from both countries said.
The New York Times – World · US
The U.S. military has provided few details on how it might carry out President Trump’s orders as he seeks to pressure Tehran on a peace deal. But history and e…
South China Morning Post – World · China
The United States on Monday moved to implement a blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical shipping corridors, after …
The New York Times – World · US
The U.S. said it would block ships entering or exiting Iranian ports or coastal areas starting at 10 a.m. Eastern on Monday. It was unclear how that would affe…
BBC News – World · Europe
The US president accused Iran of "doing a very poor job" with the waterway as Israel and Lebanon to begin peace talks.
The New York Times – World · US
John Healey, the defense secretary, said the vessels were gathering information about undersea pipelines, and said he believed President Vladimir V. Putin “wou…
The New York Times – World · US
- **Peace talks underway**: Iranian delegation (Ghalibaf, Araghchi) and U.S. officials (Vance, Kushner) meet in Islamabad to negotiate a truce, amid disputes o…
The New York Times – World · US
Through art, food, tourism and academics, an increasingly isolated Moscow is seeking to cement lasting ties with Pyongyang.
The New York Times – World · US
Vice President JD Vance expressed optimism before traveling to Pakistan, though Iran has threatened to boycott the talks if the truce is not extended to Lebano…
South China Morning Post – World · China
Control of the Strait of Hormuz has emerged as the central fault line in US-Iran negotiations, with US President Donald Trump appearing to recast an earlier of…
The New York Times – World · US
Pakistani officials have aggressively courted the Trump administration and made use of their longstanding ties to Iran.
The New York Times – World · US
The agreement to pause the fighting for two weeks came hours after President Trump threatened to destroy Iran’s “whole civilization.” Much remains uncertain.
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