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Aoun’s tightrope: Daily Israeli attacks and Hezbollah’s refusal to disarm
Pressures on the Lebanese president to disarm the group may soon escalate if his focus on diplomacy doesn't succeed.
China’s Xi Jinping, UK’s Kier Starmer agree to deepen economic ties
British PM Keir Starmer's China visit is the first by a UK leader in eight years and marks a thaw in frosty relations.
How does US military build-up off Iran compare to the June 2025 strikes?
And could a sudden deployment of major US naval and air force assets indicate a strike on Iran is imminent?
Venezuela’s police, military pledge loyalty to interim President Rodriguez
Delcy Rodriguez receives loyalty pledge weeks after dozens killed in US military operation to abduct Nicolas Maduro.
China warns Australia against taking back control of key port in Darwin
China's envoy says Beijing will 'take measures' to defend Chinese firm's interests if Canberra takes over Port Darwin.
Trump’s troop deployment in US cities cost almost $500m in 2025
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that ongoing military operations in US cities will cost $93m a month.
Bangladesh election: Is the military still a power behind the scenes?
Bangladesh's era of coups and military rule may be over for now, but the army remains a potent force impacting politics
Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda with 1.4m followers reports TikTok ban
Emmy-winning Owda points to changes in TikTok's US ownership, remarks from Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu to explain ban.
US agents involved in Alex Pretti’s killing in Minneapolis placed on leave
Two agents placed on administrative leave as outrage continues over killing of intensive care nurse Alex Pretti.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,435
These are the key developments from day 1,435 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.