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Trump’s Call to Kurdish Militias Signals Dangerous New Phase in Iran War
The widening war involving Donald Trump, Iran, and Israel has entered a volatile new phase as the United States openly entertains the possibility of...
UK’s Hesitant Support in Iran Crisis Raises Questions Over Military Capability
Britain's cautious response to the rising conflict in the Middle East and its hesitation to defend allies from attacks have raised doubts about its...
The War on Iran: A Legal Grey Area or a Clear Violation of the UN Charter?
The U. S. military, in coordination with Israel, has attacked over 1,000 targets in Iran, resulting in the deaths of many officials, including Supreme...
The Kurds: A Century-Long Struggle for Rights and Land
The Kurds, an ethnic group scattered across the mountains of Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Syria and Armenia, have been left stateless for more than a...
EU Warns of Iran Civil War Risk as Regional Fears Grow
Countries across the Gulf have warned European officials that the escalating conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel could destabilise Iran internally and...
Iran War Disrupts Planned Russia–Ukraine Peace Talks
Ukraine and the United States have discussed postponing the next round of peace negotiations with Russia as the escalating war involving Iran begins to...
China Raises Defence Spending as Military Modernisation Push Accelerates
China will increase its defence spending by 7% in 2026, continuing a steady military buildup aimed at modernising the armed forces by 2035 even...
Iran–Israel War Escalates as U.S. Senate Blocks Bid to Halt American Airstrikes
The war between Iran and Israel intensified early Thursday as Iran launched a fresh wave of missiles toward Israeli cities, sending millions of residents...
China Scales Back Taiwan Flights Ahead of Possible Trump–Xi Meeting
Chinese military air activity around Taiwan has dropped sharply in recent weeks, marking a rare lull in a campaign of near-daily aerial manoeuvres that...
Middle East War Poses Indirect Risks to Euro Zone Banks, ECB Warns
Banks across the euro zone face limited direct exposure to the war involving Iran, but the bigger threat lies in how a prolonged conflict...