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An overnight earthquake in Afghanistan has killed eight members of the same family in Kabul province, the health ministry said on Saturday. The 5.8-magnitude quake struck at 8:42 pm on Friday at a depth of 186 kilometres, with its…
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China is intensifying its diplomatic push on the Iran war, unveiling a five-point proposal with Pakistan, rallying backing from Gulf nations and opposing a United Nations plan to authorize force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The effort…
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Recent US intelligence assessments indicate that Iran is unlikely to reopen the Strait of Hormuz anytime soon, as its control over one of the world’s most critical oil routes remains its strongest leverage against the United States,…
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According to Pentagon data, 247 of the wounded were Army soldiers, 63 Navy sailors, 19 Marines and 36 Air Force airmen. It remains unclear whether the figures include personnel involved in the downing of two combat aircraft reported on…
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In recent months, global tensions have intensified, sparking a familiar and unsettling question: Are we on the brink of World War III? While the idea captures public imagination and media headlines, the reality is more complex—and less…
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Donald Trump has said he would prefer to “take the oil in Iran” and floated the possibility of the US seizing the country’s key export hub, Kharg Island, as Washington ramps up its military presence in the Middle East. In an interview with…
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The Israeli military said on Monday it is carrying out strikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure across the capital, Tehran, as the conflict between the two countries continues to escalate. In a statement posted on Telegram,…
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US President Donald Trump has said the American military is constructing a “massive complex” beneath the new ballroom being built at the White House, adding that the project is progressing ahead of schedule. Speaking to reporters aboard…
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The leader of Taiwan’s main opposition party has accepted an invitation from Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit China in April, according to her party and Chinese state media. Kuomintang (KMT) chairperson Cheng Li-wun, who assumed…
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The Pentagon is preparing for weeks of potential ground operations in Iran, signalling a possible turning point in the conflict as US forces build up across the region. Thousands of troops have already been deployed, giving Donald Trump the…
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