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North Korea Tests New Weapons As World Focuses On Iran War
Pyongyang continues to deepen its defence ties with Moscow and Beijing as the US draws its military assets out of Asia amid geopolitical uncertainty.
Ceasefire Chaos: Israel Hits Lebanon, Iran Fires Back. Trump's Next Move?
Israel's 100-missile Lebanon strike killed 254 hours after US-Iran ceasefire ignited chaos; Iran retaliated with missiles and re-closed the Hormuz, leaving Trump with three options - resume the war, trust Vance in Pakistan, or restrain Netanyahu.
Analysis: Trump's Iran U-Turn Exposes Limits Of His Leverage
Trump abruptly reversed his threats - which experts say could have amounted to war crimes - and announced a Pakistani-mediated truce agreement just two hours before a deadline he had set for Iran to open the blockaded Strait of Hormuz.
"Not Credible": Israel Questions Pakistan's 'Mediator' Role In US-Iran Talks
The Israeli envoy drew parallels between the Pakistan-brokered US-Iran ceasefire and when Team Trump worked with "problematic states like Qatar and Turkey" to broker agreements for a truce in Gaza, including with Hamas.
In One Of China's Biggest Cyber Heist, Hacker Steals Over 10 Petabytes Of Data From Supercomputer
Experts believe the data may have been extracted from the National Supercomputing Center in Tianjin (NSCC), a key facility that provides computing infrastructure to over 6,000 clients across China.
White House Leak? How Traders Made Big Profits On Trump's Ceasefire Post
Such bets have repeatedly raised questions from the public as well as members of Congress about whether some traders are using inside information
"Ketamine Queen": The Indian-Origin Dealer Jailed For Matthew Perry's Death
Jasveen Sangha, 42, a dual citizen of the United States and Britain, was jailed on Wednesday for her role in the actor's 2023 overdose death.
Explained: Why Iran War Has Paused But Lebanon Continues To Be A Flashpoint
The fresh violence threatened to scuttle what US Vice President JD Vance called a "fragile" deal.
"Political Disaster": Israel Opposition Blasts Netanyahu Over Iran Ceasefire
The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire in an 11th-hour bid to avert all-out destruction of Iran threatened by US President Donald Trump.
Iran Announces Alternative Routes In Hormuz Strait
Iran announced alternative routes on Thursday for ships travelling through the Strait of Hormuz, citing the risk of sea mines in the main zone of the vital waterway.
North Korea Says Latest Tests Used Cluster-Bomb Warhead Missiles
The report by North Korean state media came a day after South Korea's military said it detected North Korea firing multiple missiles from an eastern coastal area in its second round of launches in two days.
Trump Meets NATO Chief Amid Talk Of Pulling Out Of Military Alliance
Trump has been a longtime critic of NATO and in his first term had suggested he had the authority on his own to leave the alliance.
Shaky US-Iran Ceasefire In Doubt As Israeli Strikes Kill Over 180 In Lebanon
Iran War: Lebanon said at least 182 people were killed and hundreds were wounded, making it the deadliest day in the latest Israel-Hezbollah war.
JD Vance To Lead 1st Round Of US-Iran Talks In Pakistan: White House
US President Donald Trump is "dispatching his negotiating team", led by the Vice President of the United States, to Islamabad for talks this weekend.
Choose Truce Or "Continue War Via Israel": Iran Warns US Over Lebanon Attacks
White House has dismissed the inclusion of Lebanon in the temporary ceasefire agreement, backing Israel's continued military operation against Hezbollah.
Iran Accuses US Of Violating Key Clauses Of Peace Framework Before Talks
A fresh diplomatic row has erupted after Iranian officials accused the United States of violating three clauses of the 10-Point Proposal, the agreed framework for upcoming negotiations.
Pakistan And Afghanistan Agreed To Avoid Escalation: China
Representatives from China, Afghanistan and Pakistan held a week of informal meetings in Xinjiang, said the Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman.
'Ketamine Queen' Jailed For 15 Years For Selling Drugs To Matthew Perry
Jasveen Sangha, 42, was one of five people charged over the death of the beloved Canadian-American actor.
