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The Iran war: a gift to Vladimir Putin?
Talking Point Middle East conflict presents a host of economic and political opportunities for Moscow – but there are risks in the unknown
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Donald Trump’s mistakes in Iran
Talking Point The US sought a ‘swift, painless victory from the air’ but regime’s resistance stirs fears of another Middle East 'forever war’
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Why do the US and Israel seem to be fighting two different Iran wars?
TODAY'S BIG QUESTION Cooperation doesn’t necessarily mean unity when it comes to each nation’s end goals for the growing Middle East conflict
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‘The difference is in the magnitude’
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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Moscow dials up censorship with new ‘whitelist’ system
In the Spotlight The Kremlin claims these internet blackouts are done for security purposes
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Recriminations fly as Iran war spreads to gas fields
Speed Read Iran has warned nearby countries about continuing US-Israeli strikes
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China’s role in the US-Israeli war on Iran
The Explainer Beijing has long been Iran’s key financial backer and oil buyer, but projection of stability and relations with the US ahead of Xi-Trump summit take precedence
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Should King Charles postpone his US state visit?
Today's Big Question Fears UK monarch would hand Donald Trump a diplomatic coup against backdrop of US attacks on Iran
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Israel kills 2 top Iran officials as Trump faces dissent
Speed Read Ali Larijani, the head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, and Gholamreza Soleimani, commander of the militia, were killed
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US attacks on Iran throw World Cup into turmoil
The Explainer Iranian football team won’t travel to America – and Iraq struggles to qualify for tournament when airspace is closed
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Dubai goes from luxury safe haven to unpredictable danger zone
In the Spotlight The city has been under siege from drones and missiles
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Cuba’s power grid fails as Trump lays claim to island
Speed Read The blackout left the island’s 11 million people in darkness
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How has Poland become one of the world’s top 20 economies?
Today’s Big Question The European country leapfrogged Switzerland in global rankings
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Japan’s ‘bumping’ trend back in the spotlight
Under the Radar Deliberate shoving at busy stations and intersections is about misogyny, intimidation and stress, say experts
Under the Radar
