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For China, war in Gaza a chance to flex diplomatic muscle at little risk
Beijing's efforts to play greater role in Middle East still largely symbolic but could expand in future, analysts say.
Categories: South Asia
At least 45 dead, dozens missing as boats sink off coast of Djibouti
The boats were traversing a sea route described as one of the busiest and most dangerous in the world.
Categories: South Asia
Australia’s PM warns against pro-Palestinian rally as police seek ban
Palestine Action Group condemns bid to ban vigil on October 7 as an 'attack on fundamental democratic rights'.
Categories: South Asia
Taiwan shuts down as Typhoon Krathon bears down on island’s southwest
The storm is expected to hit southwestern city of Khaosiung, home to 2.7 million people, early on Thursday.
Categories: South Asia
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 950
As the war enters its 950th day, these are the main developments.
Categories: South Asia
Can Israel root out Hezbollah?
Israeli military says it is carrying out a ground operation inside Lebanon.
Categories: South Asia
People in Beirut seek shelter on beaches as Israeli strikes continue
Israel's bombardment of Lebanon has driven some Beirut residents onto city beaches to seek safety.
Categories: South Asia
Israeli forces step up attacks across Lebanon after ‘limited’ ground raids
Israel says it killed a commander of the Imam Hussein division in Beirut as Iran launches missiles at Israel.
Categories: South Asia
Iran’s missile attack against Israel: What we know and what comes next
Israel vows to retaliate after barrage of Iranian missiles fired in response to killings of Hamas, Hezbollah leaders.
Categories: South Asia
Iran launches missile attack on Israel and warns against retaliation
Iran launched dozens of missiles at Israel in a wide-ranging attack, saying it was retaliation for assassinations.
Categories: South Asia
World reacts to Iran’s missile attacks on Israel
The Israeli military said a 'large number' of missiles have been intercepted.
Categories: South Asia
Shooting attack in Tel Aviv
Two gunman opened fire in Jaffa, a neighbourhood in Tel Aviv on Tuesday. Police say 8 people were killed.
Categories: South Asia
US says helped Israel thwart Iranian attack, reasserts ‘ironclad’ support
Biden administration's failure to pressure Israel to end Gaza war pushed Middle East to regional war, analysts say.
Categories: South Asia
US says helped Israel thwart Iranian attack, reasserts ‘ironclad’ support
Biden administration's failure to pressure Israel to end Gaza war pushed Middle East to regional war, analyst says.
Categories: South Asia
Claudia Sheinbaum sworn in as Mexico’s first female president
Sheinbaum begins six year term, taking over from Morena party ally Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.
Categories: South Asia
Claudia Sheinbaum sworn in as Mexico’s first female president
Sheinbaum begins six year term, taking over from Morena party ally Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.
Categories: South Asia
Iran fires dozens of missiles at Israel
Videos show dozens of missiles flying over Tel Aviv, some of them landing.
Categories: South Asia
Iran fires close to 200 missiles at Israel
Videos show dozens of missiles flying over Israel, some of them avoiding interception and hitting Tel Aviv.
Categories: South Asia
One Year Later: U.S. Policy Options in the Israel-Hamas War
As the one-year anniversary of the October 7 attacks approaches, panelists discuss U.S. policy options regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict, including the administration’s proposed peace deal and the ramifications of the upcoming U.S. presidential election.
Categories: Defense Policy
Israel’s war on Lebanon triggers unprecedented displacement crisis
Civilians have fled Israel's relentless bombing and looming invasion, triggering a humanitarian catastrophe.
Categories: South Asia
