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Myanmar parliament dominated by pro-military party convenes after 5 years
New parliament opens for the first time since the 2021 coup after elections that excluded major opposition parties.
War on Iran: Can fuel rationing, remote work, short sleeves ease oil woes?
Rising oil prices amid the US-Israel war on Iran are pushing nations to readjust their energy policies.
No, MAGA is not divided on the Iran war
Trump’s supporters remain loyal, even if there are a few loud dissenting voices.
Iran still playing in World Cup 2026 despite withdrawal rumours, AFC says
Asian Football Confederation says it hasn't received any notification of Iran pulling out of upcoming World Cup.
Destruction in Beirut as bombing and mass displacement continue
Neighbourhoods in Beirut’s southern suburbs have been left in ruins by Israeli bombing attacks.
Israeli strike on Gaza police kills officers
An Israeli attack on a police vehicle in central Gaza has killed eight officers including a senior police official.
Muslims pray near closed Al-Aqsa Mosque on Ramadan holy night
Muslims prayed in the streets outside Al-Aqsa Mosque to mark the holiest night of the month of Ramadan.
How Israel, the US and Iran deploy covert ops
Sometimes called sleeper cells, these anonymous agents employ deception to spy, sabotage or kill.
Displaced Lebanese shelter in schools, stadiums amid Israeli attacks
Israeli attacks displace over 800,000 in Lebanon and kill more than 800, as the UN launches an urgent aid appeal.
Israeli military launches ‘limited’ ground operations in southern Lebanon
Israeli army says its forces are targeting key locations in southern Lebanon, aiming to expand forward defence zones.