‘Anachronism’: Rubio’s civilisational rhetoric prompts pushback from Iran
Rubio says threats to Western civilisation today ‘every bit as real as they were on the dramatic stage of antiquity’.
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How October 7 changed Lebanon and Hezbollah’s political reality
Analysts say Hezbollah’s decision on October 8 to join a ‘war of support’ for Gaza changed Lebanon’s political reality.
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What were Trump operatives doing for pro-Russian politician Dodik in Bosnia?
Reports that Trump aides were paid to advise Bosnian Serb leader ahead of parliamentary election raise alarm.
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King David Hotel bombing to consulate row: A timeline of UK-Israel tension
Israel’s order to shut UK’s Jerusalem consulate is the latest downturn in a relationship strained since before 1948.
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Italian law to give election winners bonus seats: Why that’s controversial
Critics say the proposed law is undemocratic, potentially granting a winning coalition outsized power in parliament.
Russian attack on buses in Ukraine’s Kramatorsk kills at least 30 people
Eighteen people were wounded in the strike on the city in the eastern Donetsk region, local authorities say.
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Gaza war sped up India’s shift towards Israel under Modi
As even Israel’s traditional allies are distancing themselves from Netanyahu, Modi’s India has embraced the country.
India defends satellite internet approval process after Elon Musk jab
Musk has claimed unnamed entities are blocking Starlink’s launch to maintain their monopoly.
Yemen’s government needs tribes to defeat the Houthis. Will they join?
Yemen’s tribes could prove crucial to government’s fight against the Houthis, but many may wait before choosing sides.
Ultra-Orthodox rabbi’s anti-Zionist remarks stir Israel election row
Rabbi Dov Lando’s comments expose tensions over Zionism, conscription and Netanyahu’s ultra-Orthodox allies.
US CDC says it’s ‘aware of and closely monitoring’ Russian plague case
The top US public health agency’s remarks come as the Trump administration said it’s ‘closely’ watching the incident.
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