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Ukraine war
UK, France, Germany back direct Ukraine-Russia talks: joint statement
Putin has so far ruled out a face-to-face meeting, saying he sees ‘no point’ in meeting Zelensky until a possible peace deal had been agreed.
5 hours ago
China's military weapons
China’s nuclear stockpile growing as disarmament era ends: SIPRI
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Middle East
Gunman opens fire in central Israel, killing 1 and wounding 5
2 hours ago
Donald Trump
US considers ‘buying’ Chagos Islands from Mauritius
Reported proposal outlines direct deal with Mauritius after the US criticised the UK’s plan to cede sovereignty.
3 hours ago
US, Israel war on Iran
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Israel hits Iran after taking missile fire, defying Trump to hold back
Explosions heard from Tehran and major cities as Israel targets military hubs, imperilling a fragile April ceasefire.
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Armenia
Armenia sets course for the West as Pashinyan heads for election win
Early results show ruling party dominating pro-Moscow rivals as prime minister declares ‘historic victory’.
2 hours ago
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Israel-Gaza war
‘It’s humiliating’: inside Gaza’s tent cities without a single proper toilet
Displaced families forced to dig their own latrines, resulting in a hygienic nightmare as foul smells drift among the packed tents.
7 Jun 2026 - 3:04PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
How Iran war allows residents to indulge in opulence at Dubai’s luxury hotels
The lavish hotels, once exclusive to rich visitors, now attract locals with enticing staycation offers amid a tourism slump.
7 Jun 2026 - 11:49AM
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Israel-Gaza war
Israeli troops kill 7-month-old Palestinian baby in West Bank car shooting
The infant was critically wounded after being struck in the jaw by the same bullet that injured his mother.
6 Jun 2026 - 3:14PM
Ukraine war
Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg after Putin rejects Zelensky’s offer
St Petersburg residents told to remain at home as the attack underscores Kyiv’s growing ability to hit deep inside Russia.
6 Jun 2026 - 8:21PM
US, Israel war on Iran
US strikes Iranian radar sites after drone shootdown in Strait of Hormuz
Iran says it targeted US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain in retaliation, drawing condemnation over the ‘blatant act of aggression’.
6 Jun 2026 - 8:55PM
Ukraine war
Putin says no reason to meet Ukraine’s Zelensky, calls his letter ‘rude’
In his message, Zelensky said Russians had grown tired of Ukraine missile and drone attacks and economic hardship and were ready for peace.
6 Jun 2026 - 7:42AM
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US-China relations
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Energy now a focus of US-China contest of the century
As China and the US race towards energy dominance, attention to climate resilience and resource security can ensure positive outcomes for all.
6 Jun 2026 - 5:30AM
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Russia
UK’s Keir Starmer says Russia could attack Nato within 4 years
His comments echo similar time frames expressed by other European leaders and Nato chief Mark Rutte.
5 Jun 2026 - 11:25PM
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Thailand
Thailand to join UN maritime arbitration with Cambodia
Cambodia launched a compulsory conciliation process under Unclos after Bangkok ended a framework pact for talks on a disputed maritime belt.
5 Jun 2026 - 8:59PM
Myanmar
Deformed fish in river, pollution from rare earth mines in Myanmar fuel fears
Russian and Chinese firms are also competing to be the first to reach a tungsten mine in a conflict zone, sparking concerns of NGOs.
5 Jun 2026 - 4:07PM
Ukraine war
Putin says Trump ideas could bring peace in Ukraine, urges Kyiv to compromise
Zelensky, meanwhile, proposed face-to-face negotiations in a public letter addressed directly to the Russian leader.
5 Jun 2026 - 6:01AM
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China-Latin America relations
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China’s economic inroads in Latin America are hitting political walls
China’s economic gains in the Americas are real, but Donald Trump’s return to the White House shows that political success is another story.
5 Jun 2026 - 2:23AM
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Middle East
Hezbollah rejects Israel and Lebanon’s ceasefire plan
Hezbollah leader insists that a ceasefire must include southern Lebanon, where Israel has seized a self-declared security zone.
4 Jun 2026 - 9:18PM
US, Israel war on Iran
US House votes to stop Iran war in rebuke to Trump
Measure will not end US military attacks on Iran, but it underscores the backlash against Trump over the war.
4 Jun 2026 - 2:18PM
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Ukraine war
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Asia has to learn the lessons of war while it still can
The time to learn is before the fire reaches the house. Every war forces us to ask: if this logic came to our region, what would we do?
4 Jun 2026 - 6:52AM
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European Union
Ukraine, Hungary agree on minority rights, paving way for EU accession talks
The long-running dispute had strained ties between Budapest and Kyiv and complicated Hungary’s support for Ukraine’s EU ambitions.
4 Jun 2026 - 5:02AM
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Ukraine war
Ukraine drone strikes causing ‘panic’ for Kremlin, EU’s Kallas says
Russia is increasing attacks on civilians because it doesn’t know how to respond to attacks deep in its territory, the top EU diplomat says.
4 Jun 2026 - 2:15AM
United States
Trump says Vance-Rubio team-up for 2028 run would be unbeatable
Trump has continued to fuel the succession talk even as both Vance and Rubio downplay their 2028 ambitions.
4 Jun 2026 - 12:58AM
Diplomacy
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What Seoul must do to achieve peaceful coexistence with North Korea
South Korea needs to restore communication channels, end the policy see-saw and ensure official rhetoric is consistent with policy objectives.
3 Jun 2026 - 4:30PM
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Russia
Ukraine drones target St Petersburg as ‘Russia’s Davos’ opens
Black smoke rises over major fuel terminal as city hosts Vladimir Putin’s global economic summit.
3 Jun 2026 - 6:01PM
New Zealand
Is New Zealand a ‘freeloader’? Wellington rebuffs Hegseth’s Shangri-La remark
Analysts say the US defence secretary’s taunts ring hollow given Washington’s own record of undermining alliance obligations.
3 Jun 2026 - 4:44PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Kuwait International Airport hit as US and Iran exchange attacks
Strikes damage terminal and halt commercial flights, sparking a fierce blame game between Washington and Tehran.
4 Jun 2026 - 8:15AM
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