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A USAF B-1 bomber at RAF Fairford airbase in Gloucestershire, Britain. Photo: Reuters

Middle East

Iran awaits Trump threat to ‘obliterate’ power plants, readies response

Iran has threatened to ‘completely’ close the Strait of Hormuz and hit the region’s infrastructure after Trump’s ultimatum.

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US may need to ‘escalate to de-escalate’ Iran war, Bessent says

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Cuba says ready for potential US attack as it recovers from latest blackout

Europe

Socialist Gregoire becomes Paris mayor in France local elections

Emmanuel Gregoire succeeds Anne Hidalgo as mayor of Paris, while the far-right secures a resounding win in Nice.

Outgoing Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo and election winner Emmanuel Gregoire. Photo: Reuters
Outgoing Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo and election winner Emmanuel Gregoire. Photo: Reuters

United States & Canada

ICE agents to screen travellers at US airports as TSA absences soar

Trump orders immigration agents to the busiest airports amid a crippling budget stand-off.

Europe

Starmer calls emergency meeting on Iran war’s economic impact on UK

Stretched public finances and dependence on imported gas leave Britain exposed to the energy war in the Middle East.

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United States & Canada

Trump shares Saturday Night Live UK video to troll Starmer

US president shares a satirical portrayal of the UK leader panicking over a White House phone call.

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Donald Trump has repeatedly railed against Keir Starmer since the start of the war. Photo: AFP
Donald Trump has repeatedly railed against Keir Starmer since the start of the war. Photo: AFP

Russia & Central Asia

Ukraine and US conclude talks as Zelensky urges sanctions pressure on Russia

Washington has temporarily lifted some sanctions ‌on ‌Russian oil to help cope with supply shortages caused by war in Iran.

Europe

From critic to guest: new Dutch PM to dine with Trump on US visit

Rob Jetten faces a delicate situation with a US president he once branded a criminal who flirted openly with dictators.

Europe

Thousands rally against online sexual violence, pornographic deepfakes in Berlin

The protest highlighted German actress Collien Fernandes, whose ex-partner allegedly created profiles in her name to make contact with men.

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A protester holds a placard that reads “Silence protects abusers” during a rally at Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany on Sunday. Photo: EPA

United States & Canada

Syrians protest against alcohol sale limits, personal freedom curbs

Hundreds of demonstrators in Damascus gathered in a silent protest against the move they say deepens sectarian divisions.

Syrians protest against the Damascus governorate’s decision to restrict alcoholic drinks sales to designated areas in the city, in Bab Touma Square, Damascus, Syria on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
Syrians protest against the Damascus governorate’s decision to restrict alcoholic drinks sales to designated areas in the city, in Bab Touma Square, Damascus, Syria on Sunday. Photo: Reuters

Middle East

Israel says investigating whether own soldiers shot civilian on Lebanon border

Hezbollah had earlier claimed a rocket that killed one Israeli in the same area, among a series of attacks the group claimed on Sunday.

China Economy

Does China need world-leading forex reserves? Globalising yuan revives debate

As Chinese currency ‘becomes more adopted globally’, report says it can replace many functions of a foreign exchange stockpile.

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Middle East

US hub in Iraq targeted overnight by Iranian drones, rockets

The Baghdad diplomatic and logistics hub is located in the international airport complex, which has been repeatedly targeted by Iran since February 28.

(left to right) Major General Saad Maan, head of the Security Media Cell, and Lieutenant General Walid Khalifa, commander of Baghdad Operations, attend a meeting at the Baghdad Operations Command headquarters in Baghdad on Wednesday. Photo: AFP

Europe

Slovenia’s liberal PM claims win over conservatives in tight election

Prime Minister Robert Golob’s party has a slight edge over his Trump-aligned rival Janez Jansa.

Prime Minister of Slovenia Robert Golob, middle, addresses the media at the parliament in Ljubljana on Sunday. Photo: AP
Prime Minister of Slovenia Robert Golob, middle, addresses the media at the parliament in Ljubljana on Sunday. Photo: AP

United States & Canada

Trump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s power plants in Hormuz ultimatum

The US president demands Tehran reopen the shipping lane within 48 hours, making the deadline a ‘ticking time bomb’ for markets.

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Middle East

What the 4,000km Diego Garcia missile launch reveals about Iran’s intentions

By targeting the UK-US base, Tehran displays a ‘show of force’ and sends a ‘strategic messaging’ to Washington and Israel, experts say.

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Politics

The China-US face-off: a visual guide to Xi and Trump’s key people

Discover the power players in Xi and Trump’s teams; the key people setting the agenda on diplomacy, the military, the economy, security and science.

The China-US face-off: a visual guide to Donald Trump and Xi Jinping’s inner circles

United States & Canada

Power players: a visual guide to Trump’s team and their views on China

Discover who is in Donald Trump’s inner circle, their backgrounds, stances on China and the roles they will play in shaping the future of the US.

Diplomacy

Chaos over Donald Trump’s China trip likely to further test Beijing’s patience

The US leader’s call for a delay as he focuses on the Iran war follows reports of growing frustration at the White House’s erratic behaviour.

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United States & Canada

Bill, George, Barack or Joe: which ex-president gave Trump backing for Iran war?

Trump said his presidential pal told him, ‘I wish I did it.’ But all four living ex-presidents said they had not been in touch.

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US President Donald Trump signs an executive order at the White House on Monday. Photo: EPA
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Open Questions series

Trump-Xi summits: an inside view with US ex-diplomat William Klein

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Zheng Yongnian on what US’ ‘neocolonialism’, Venezuela operation mean for China

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Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky

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Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish

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80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended

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Illustration: Henry Wong

Trump-Xi summits: an inside view with US ex-diplomat William Klein

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Zheng Yongnian on what US’ ‘neocolonialism’, Venezuela operation mean for China

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez Garcia

Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish

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80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter

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‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended

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Kim Jong-un rides tank with daughter

This photo provided by the North Korean government shows its leader Kim Jong Un, front right, his daughter, reportedly named Kim Ju Ae, and other soldiers on a tank at a military training base in North Korea, Thursday, March 19, 2026. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government. The content of this image is as provided and cannot be independently verified. Korean language watermark on image as provided by source reads: "KCNA" which is the abbreviation for Korean Central News Agency. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)
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