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Nepal’s Gen Z threw out old parties. Will it vote for them in key election?
Last year's protests reflected popular disenchantment with established political parties, which are again seeking power.
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As bombing continues, Israel’s war aim in Iran becomes clear: Regime change
Israel aims for regime change in Iran, but may not care as much about whether the transition is smooth.
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Who is Ali Larijani, the Iranian official promising a ‘lesson’ to the US?
Ali Larijani is often viewed as a pragmatist and has an important role following the killing of Khamenei.
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UAE resumes limited flights amid travel chaos across Middle East
Dubai's airport authority says it authorised a limited number of flights as hundreds of thousands remain stranded.
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Iran to do ‘utmost’ to protect China’s citizens amid US-Israel attacks: FM
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi holds calls with China's Wang Yi amid Israeli-US attacks on Iran.
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Shutdown of Hormuz Strait raises fears of soaring oil prices
Consumers are set to pay higher prices, but US producers could benefit, analysts say.
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Israeli attacks kill dozens of people across Lebanon
Israeli attacks on Lebanon have killed more than 50 people. It says the strikes are a response to Hezbollah rockets.
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US Embassy in Riyadh hit by drones, Iran claims strike on US’s Bahrain base
Saudi Defense Ministry says a fire broke out at the embassy, but the compound sustained only 'minor' damage.
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US kamikaze drone found on farmland in Iraq
An unexploded US kamikaze drone was found on farmland in Western Iraq on Monday.
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How much could the Iran war cost the US? Here’s what we know
Predicting the total cost of the campaign is difficult, and experts warn the greater challenge may be inventory.
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Golestan Palace majorly damaged in US-Israeli strikes on Tehran
Tehran's historic Golestan Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has sustained major damage after US-Israeli strikes.
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Melania Trump chairs UN meeting on children days after Iran school strike
US First Lady Melania Trump has presided over a UN Security Council meeting focusing on children in conflict.
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UN chief calls for ‘way out’ of Iran war
‘What is needed now in the region more than anything, is a way out.’
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US’s Rubio tries to justify attacks on Iran as driven by self-defence
Marco Rubio has tried to justify the coordinated attacks with Israel on Iran since Saturday as driven by self-defence.
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US urges citizens to immediately leave over a dozen Middle East countries
The latest advisory includes Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, according to a State Department official.
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Iran live news: US embassy in Riyadh hit; Tehran closes Strait of Hormuz
Iran strikes energy infrastructure across the Gulf as IRGC announces closure of Strait of Hormuz.
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Iranian missiles, interceptions seen over Israel
Missiles were seen over Israel after the Israeli military said it had identified a new wave launched from Iran.
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Witness describes Israeli-US ‘double-tap’ strike on downtown Tehran
A witness says the US and Israel bombed civilians in Tehran, as they rushed to help survivors from another bombing.
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Iran says will attack any ship trying to pass through Strait of Hormuz
Ebrahim Jabari, a senior adviser to the IRGC's commander-in-chief, reiterates that the Strait of Hormuz is 'closed'.
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New wave of heavy Israeli strikes hit Tehran
A new wave of heavy Israeli air strikes have hit multiple parts of Tehran.
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