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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump says he had ‘good talk’ with Putin on Iran and Ukraine
The US president says the Russian leader offered help with the issue of Iran’s enriched uranium, and they discussed a ceasefire with Kyiv.
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran war price tag hits US$25 billion as Hegseth defends record Pentagon budget
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump says blockade on Iran could last for months, oil hits US$119 a barrel
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Africa
‘A lot of suicide’: Sudan war’s sexual violence sparks mental health crisis
The horrific scenario includes the shooting and raping of a health worker - with a woman in labour dying - and many suicides to avoid rape.
29 Apr 2026 - 8:30PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
‘Might over right’ imperils international justice, Wang Yi tells UN’s Baerbock
UN General Assembly president meets Chinese foreign minister in Beijing amid Iran war tensions and global energy crisis.
29 Apr 2026 - 8:24PM
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New Zealand
New Zealand officials reject statue remembering Japan’s WWII sex slaves
The government said feedback for the statue application included formal representations from Japan.
29 Apr 2026 - 5:23PM
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Russia
Russia to hold equipment-free Red Square parade as Ukraine war grinds on
Moscow will exclude military equipment from its May 9 celebrations, citing ‘Ukrainian terrorist activity’.
29 Apr 2026 - 6:06PM
Africa
Mali’s junta leader says situation ‘under control’ in first appearance since attacks
Assimi Goita meets the Russian ambassador to reaffirm security ties after unprecedented attacks destabilised his ruling junta.
29 Apr 2026 - 2:17PM
Thailand
Bridge too far? Hormuz crisis revives Thailand’s controversial plan
While the plan to bypass the Malacca Strait is popular with Anutin’s government, economists and environmentalists say it is not realistic.
29 Apr 2026 - 6:38PM
India
India’s major airlines on ‘verge of closing down’ as high fuel costs sting
A group representing carriers seeks a return to Covid-era cost caps on aviation fuel and a reduction in taxes to survive the crisis.
29 Apr 2026 - 12:03PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Will Israel’s use of Iron Dome to aid Arab neighbour recalibrate Mideast defence?
Reported deployment ‘on UAE soil represents a qualitatively different level of trust and coordination’, analyst says.
29 Apr 2026 - 12:00PM
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Japan
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A remilitarised Japan threatens more than just China
As Japan expands its defence posture with the backing of major allies, its leaders seek to portray Beijing’s objections as an overreaction.
29 Apr 2026 - 9:30AM
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China GDP
US economic gap over China to widen, but Iran might bring them closer: Mahbubani
Get your head checked, strategist Mahbubani tells those who underestimate the US and China, while forecasting a bigger GDP gulf between the two by 2030.
29 Apr 2026 - 4:04PM
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Ukraine war
Trump’s Ukraine envoy stepping down amid stalled peace talks with Russia
The State Department denied a report that Julie Davis’ departure was out of frustration and differences with the US president.
29 Apr 2026 - 6:56AM
China exports
How China’s reported sulphuric acid export ban could have global buyers reeling
Foreign firms fear more halts following reports of a ban on the export of the chemical, crucial for fertiliser and battery production.
29 Apr 2026 - 6:07AM
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United States
US and Nato in frustrating ‘marriage crisis’, Belgian defence minister says
Theo Francken believed the strained transatlantic relationship should remain ‘united’, although sometimes Nato ‘can be a paper tiger’.
29 Apr 2026 - 11:42AM
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Ukraine war
Deadly record: Ukraine shoots down 33,000 Russian drones in 1 month
The figure, for March, is the highest monthly number of intercepted drones since Moscow began its attack on its neighbour in February 2022.
28 Apr 2026 - 11:25PM
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Ukraine war
‘Serious incident’: drone attack on Russian oil refinery causes major fire
The blaze at the Black Sea Tuapse site, where operations were already halted due to a previous attack, led to the evacuation of some streets.
28 Apr 2026 - 7:35PM
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Thailand
‘Hard to breathe’: Southeast Asia’s workers reel from warmer offices, heatwave
‘The canteen and even the 7-Eleven downstairs are cooler than our office, which is why people end up gathering there,’ a Thai worker says.
28 Apr 2026 - 3:20PM
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US-China relations
Trump’s Golden Dome targets China’s ‘hypersonic weapons, cruise missiles’
US president’s US$185 billion missile defence shield to counter Chinese, Russian missile arsenals, a senior Pentagon official told Congress.
28 Apr 2026 - 7:54AM
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United Nations
Landmark UN nuclear summit opens as world’s warhead count grows
UN chief urges world to ‘breathe life’ into a landmark non-proliferation treaty as nations gather in New York.
28 Apr 2026 - 12:35PM
King Charles III
UK king begins historic US state visit shadowed by transatlantic tensions
The monarch’s four-day visit comes as relations remain strained between Donald Trump and the UK government.
28 Apr 2026 - 5:01PM
Middle East
Lebanese minister backs Hezbollah disarmament, but warns it will take time
Haneen Sayed in Washington says the process must be gradual as a ceasefire continues to be marred by deadly violations.
28 Apr 2026 - 5:39PM
Religion
Pope meets first female Archbishop of Canterbury in symbolic Vatican encounter
Sarah Mullally, the first woman to serve as spiritual leader of the Church of England, and the pope exchanged gifts and prayed together.
28 Apr 2026 - 1:36AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump and Iran trade red lines as Putin enters the diplomatic crossfire
Message via Pakistan outlines terms on nuclear work and Strait of Hormuz, as Moscow signals support and Washington considers next move.
28 Apr 2026 - 8:57AM
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Nato
Nato considers end to annual summits to shield alliance from Trump
Nato summits have seen scenes of tension with the US president, and some members want fewer of them, possibly none in 2028.
28 Apr 2026 - 5:51PM
Iran
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Over 20,000 seafarers stranded by Strait of Hormuz shutdown
20,000 seafarers on around 1,600 ships are stranded in the Persian Gulf due to transit risks.
27 Apr 2026 - 10:04PM
Russia
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Russia honours North Koreans who fought in Ukraine
The ceremony was held as museum was unveiled for North Korean soldiers who fought with Russian forces in the Ukraine war.
27 Apr 2026 - 4:45PM
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