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Geopolitics

Angus Taylor snaps at journalist as Liberals ramp up rhetoric against Australian children in Syrian camp

The Guardian – World · Europe

Opposition leader suggests 23 children and 11 women attempting to leave al-Roj are Islamic State ‘sympathisers’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest u…

Geopolitics

Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani says ‘will not negotiate’ with U.S.

The Hindu – World · India

Donald Trump’s “delusional fantasies” have plunged the West Asia into chaos, says Ali Larijani

Geopolitics

Pentagon tells Congress no sign that Iran was going to attack U.S. first, sources say

The Hindu – World · India

These remarks to Congress appear to undercut one of the key arguments for the war made by senior administration officials: that there were indicators ‌that ⁠Ir…

Geopolitics

Dubai’s image as a safe, tax-free haven is rocked by blasts from Iranian airstrikes

The Hindu – World · India

Iran has hit the UAE and several of its neighbors as it strikes back from the major attack by U.S. and Israeli forces, causing fear and chaos

Geopolitics

Myanmar's military government pardons 10,000 prisoners before Parliament opens

The Hindu – World · India

There was no sign that former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who was ousted in the military takeover in 2021 and has been held virtually incommunicado since then, wo…

Geopolitics

Cathay Pacific halts Dubai flights until Thursday amid US-Israeli attack on Iran

South China Morning Post – World · China

US-Israeli strikes on Iran have grounded at least 37 flights between Hong Kong and the Middle East, with flag carrier Cathay Pacific suspending its Dubai servi…

Geopolitics

Iran strikes day 3: markets open with sharp sell-off in futures and Asian shares

South China Morning Post – World · China

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. US Dow futures dropp…

Geopolitics

Israel bombs Beirut after Hezbollah fires rockets in Iran war retaliation

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israel has carried out heavy strikes in the southern suburbs of Lebanon’s capital Beirut.

Geopolitics

Balen Shah: Rapper, mayor, Nepal’s next prime minister?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

His sunglasses and songs are the rage, but the ex-Kathmandu mayor has his sights on Nepal's top job.

Geopolitics

Israel strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon after Iran-allied group launches missiles over the border

The Guardian – World · Europe

Conflict spreads to Lebanon as Hezbollah targets Israel over killing of Khamenei and IDF responds with strikes on Beirut Latest updates: US-Israel war on Iran …

Geopolitics

UK airbase in Cyprus hit by suspected drone strike causing ‘limited damage’

The Guardian – World · Europe

The apparent attack on RAF Akrotiri came hours after the UK agreed to let the US use British military bases to attack Iran’s missile sitesThe UK’s RAF Akrotiri…

Geopolitics

Wong warns ‘there are limits’ to helping Australians affected by flight cancellations amid Iran conflict

The Guardian – World · Europe

Government has not yet committed to repatriation flights as Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways cancel flightsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest upd…

General

U.S., Israel and Iran trade new strikes as conflict escalates

NBC News – World · US

Three U.S. service members have been killed in action and five more have been seriously wounded in military operations against Iran, the U.S. military said Sun…

General

How Trump decided to strike Iran

NBC News – World · US

A last chance to avert war with Iran played out Thursday in Geneva, where Trump's U.S. negotiators told Iran they must not take steps to build a nuclear bomb.

Geopolitics

Fact-Checking Trump’s Justifications for Attacking Iran

The New York Times – World · US

The president made unsupported and exaggerated claims in a speech announcing the attack on Iran.

Geopolitics

U.S. Ability to Determine What Comes Next in Iran Might Be Limited

The New York Times – World · US

Questions remain about how much effort the Trump administration will put into changing the Iranian government.

Geopolitics

The C.I.A. Helped Pinpoint a Gathering of Iranian Leaders. Then Israel Struck.

The New York Times – World · US

The killing of Iran’s supreme leader and other top Iranian officials came after close intelligence sharing between the United States and Israel, according to p…

Geopolitics

Israel Strikes Beirut After Hezbollah Attacks

The New York Times – World · US

Beirut residents fled in panic as Israeli jets struck Hezbollah strongholds in response to a midnight barrage, an expansion of the war between Israel, the U.S.…

Geopolitics

Khamenei dead, who will lead Iran? Trump says ‘three very good choices’

Times of India – World · India

President Trump revealed a shortlist of three potential Iranian leaders following the Supreme Leader's death in a US-Israel airstrike. He indicated US military…

Geopolitics

Watch: Israel uses Iron Beam to intercept rockets midair for first time — how it works

Times of India – World · India

Hezbollah launched a wave of strikes across the Middle East following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, targeting Israel. Israel's newly operational Iron Bea…

Geopolitics

U.S., Israel pound Iran as Trump signals willingness to talk to new leadership after Khamenei’s death

The Hindu – World · India

Iraqi Shia militia Saraya Awliya al-Dam claimed a drone attack targeting U.S. troops at the airport in Iraq's capital, Baghdad, further widening the retaliatio…

Geopolitics

U.K. toughens asylum rules to discourage migration

The Hindu – World · India

Under the reforms, refugee status for adults and their accompanying children will be reviewed every 30 months, and “those whose countries are now deemed safe w…

Geopolitics

U.S. officials skeptical of regime change in Tehran after Khamenei killing, say sources

The Hindu – World · India

Before and after the start of the attack, U.S. officials, including U.S. President Donald ​Trump, had suggested that toppling the nation's repressive governing…

Geopolitics

Supporters of ex-president Bolsonaro rally across Brazil against Lula

South China Morning Post – World · China

Thousands of supporters of Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro demonstrated in cities across the South American nation on Sunday, as organisers hoped to b…

Geopolitics

Opposition leader Machado will return to Venezuela in coming weeks

South China Morning Post – World · China

Venezuelan opposition leader and winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize Maria Corina Machado said on Sunday that she will return to Venezuela in the coming weeks…

Geopolitics

10 killed in Karachi as pro-Iran protests erupt across Pakistan, India

South China Morning Post – World · China

At least 10 pro-Iranian protesters were killed in clashes with police as they tried to storm the gates of the US consulate in Pakistan’s main port city of Kara…

Geopolitics

Huge fire at Bahrain port home to US Navy’s Fifth Fleet

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Footage shows a huge fire reportedly ignited by an Iranian strike on a US naval facility at Bahrain’s Salman Port.

Geopolitics

Trump vows to continue attacks on Iran, says more US troops ‘likely’ to die

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US president says attacks will continue until 'all objectives' are met, despite earlier floating diplomatic off-ramps.

Geopolitics

Iranian missiles light up skies over Israel, occupied West Bank

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iranian missiles were seen over Tel Aviv and the occupied West Bank, reportedly breaking through Israeli defences.

Geopolitics

What are Iran’s weapons as it fights the US and Israel?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Hit by Israeli and US missiles, Iran struck Israel and the Gulf hosts of US bases. What weapons power its response?

Geopolitics

US, Israel attack Iran live: Trump vows to continue attacks, avenge troops

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Trump says attacks on Iran will continue until all of his objectives are met, as Tehran keeps up raids on US assets.

Geopolitics

Hezbollah promises to confront US, Israel over Khamenei killing

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The Lebanese armed group has not taken action against Israel or US assets since the attacks on Iran began on Saturday.

Geopolitics

Trump says likely more US casualties, attacks on Iran will continue

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

President Donald Trump has ⁠warned combat ⁠operations against Iran will continue until ‘all objectives ‌are achieved’.

Geopolitics

Iranian ballistic missile strike on West Jerusalem

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Several people have been injured after an Iranian ballistic missile struck a road in West Jerusalem.

Geopolitics

UK PM Starmer says US can use UK bases for ‘defensive strikes’ on Iran

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he’s accepted a request from the US to let his country’s military bases be used.

Geopolitics

Dramatic moment Iran’s retaliatory missile barrage hits Israel

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israelis filmed the moment an Iranian missile broke through Israel’s air defence systems to strike a target.

Geopolitics

Fury on Pakistan streets, 20 dead, after US-Israel strike kills Khamenei

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

At least 20 people killed across Pakistan as demonstrations over strike on Tehran spiral into violence.

Geopolitics

Iraqi police disperse pro-Iran protesters near US embassy

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iraqi riot police fired warning shots and tear gas to disperse pro-Iran protesters near the US embassy in Baghdad.

Geopolitics

Tehran comes under attack from new round of Israeli strikes

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Videos show heavy bombardment of Tehran after Israel’s military said it had launched another wave of attacks on Iran.

Geopolitics

Netanyahu vows increasing strikes on Tehran

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israel’s prime minister says strikes on Tehran will increase in the coming days, with US support.

Geopolitics

How Israeli sleight and US might led to the assassination of Ali Khamenei

The Guardian – World · Europe

An operation decades in the making took just 60 seconds to carry out, but some question its wisdomThe assassination of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Kha…

Geopolitics

Trump says ‘likely more’ deaths of US troops to come before Iran conflict ends

The Guardian – World · Europe

Trump cited debunked claims in video address that Iran was on verge of nuclear weapons to justify US casualtiesDonald Trump recorded a new video address on Sun…

Geopolitics

Refugee status to be temporary as Shabana Mahmood rips up rules on UK asylum

The Guardian – World · Europe

Home secretary announces 30-month protection limit, with refugees required to leave if their home countries are later judged safe‘That resentment is real’: Mah…

Geopolitics

UK to allow US to use British bases for defensive strikes against Iran

The Guardian – World · Europe

Within hours of the prime minister’s statement, the UK’s Akrotiri air force base in Cyprus was reportedly hit by a droneThe UK has agreed to let the US use Bri…

Geopolitics

US-Israel war on Iran live updates: conflict spreads to Lebanon as IDF strikes Hezbollah after attack on Israel

The Guardian – World · Europe

Iran-backed Hezbollah says it launched rockets and drones at Israel in retaliation for the killing of Ayatollah Ali KhameneiPodcast: The assassination of Iran’…

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