International

Lebanon’s army on Friday reported multiple “acts of aggression” by Israel, saying they breached a ceasefire that had just come into force at midnight—raising early doubts over a fragile 10-day truce aimed at ending weeks of intense…
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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has criticised US President Donald Trump, saying the American leader has “no right” to threaten other nations. In an interview with Spanish daily El País published Thursday, Lula was responding…
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US military forces struck a vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, killing three men the Pentagon alleged were involved in drug trafficking. No US personnel were harmed in the operation, according to US Southern Command. The…
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Last week, India quietly withdrew its bid to host COP33—the 33rd annual climate conference under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change—in 2028, citing a review of its commitments. While the move received little public…
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After the first round of Islamabad talks failed to end the war between the United States and Iran, Pakistan has once again signalled its readiness to mediate and host a second round of negotiations. Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir arrived…
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday said he would not “yield” to pressure to join the Iran war, despite threats from US President Donald Trump to scrap a UK trade deal. “We’re not going to get dragged into this war. It is not…
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Iran is believed to have secretly acquired a Chinese-made spy satellite in late 2024, enabling it to monitor and potentially target US military bases across the Middle East amid the ongoing conflict, the Financial Times reported on…
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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday claimed that China is “very happy” with his decision to “permanently open” the Strait of Hormuz, saying Chinese President Xi Jinping would welcome him warmly when they meet next month. In a post on…
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A Pakistani delegation is headed to Iran to deliver a message from the United States, according to Iranian state media reports on Wednesday. The visit could also pave the way for a second round of talks between Washington and Tehran,…
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The incoming presidency of COP31 under the UNFCCC has outlined an ambitious roadmap to strengthen global climate action, with a sharp focus on implementation, inclusivity, and renewed multilateral cooperation as climate risks intensify. In…
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