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Why has North Korea fired a missile ahead of US-South Korea drills?
Pyongyang has repeatedly condemned US–South Korea military drills, claiming they are a ‘rehearsal for invasion’.
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One million evacuated as Typhoon Dolphin pummels east China: What we know
Hundreds of flights have been grounded in China due to weather conditions caused by Dolphin.
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What’s behind Trump’s shift to economic pressure on Iran? Will it work?
Months into the war, Trump is returning to squeezing Iran’s economy rather than military offensive for now.
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Who is Mohsen Rezaee? How significant is his appointment as security chief?
Former IRGC commander Rezaee will be taking over as secretary of Iran’s top security body amid Hormuz talks.
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Solar eclipse tracker: What time will it hit your location on August 12?
On August 12, nearly one billion people could see a partial solar eclipse, with 15 million in its path of totality.
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Why is Pezeshkian urging an end to Iran’s ‘no war, no peace’ status?
The Iranian president calls for an end to deadlock with the US, declaring it the right moment for a lasting agreement.
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Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan sign joint defence agreement: What’s in it?
Pact will ‘reshape security architecture’ of the region, experts say.
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Trump says war ‘can’t go much longer’ – what’s the latest on talks?
Reports suggest that Tehran is discussing a bill barring US and Israeli vessels from passing the Strait of Hormuz.
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Houthi strikes in Yemen as Saudi Arabia braces for attacks: What we know
Tensions between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia have increased since the US-Israel war on Iran began.
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Why is Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif visiting Saudi Arabia amid Gulf tensions?
Islamabad seeks economic backing while balancing new defence commitments and a volatile regional security landscape.
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Why are US Republicans losing faith in War Secretary Pete Hegseth?
The reasons for dissent are not unanimous, ranging from the war in Iran to an overhaul of military leadership.
