Middle East
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How close are we to World War Three?
In Depth Russia warns 'Doomsday Clock continues to tick towards midnight' as many in US and Europe believe global conflict will soon erupt
By The Week UK Last updated
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June 28 editorial cartoons
Cartoons Saturday's political cartoons include stupid wars, a critical media, and mask standards
By The Week US Published
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The armed clan allied with Israel in Gaza
Under the Radar Self-styled 'Popular Forces' has been denounced by its Bedouin tribe and Hamas for 'collaborating' with Israel
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Trump says Iran and Israel agreed to ceasefire
Speed Read This followed a night of Israeli airstrikes on Tehran and multiple waves of missiles fired by Iran
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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'Self-segregation by political affiliation is spreading'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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How will we know if we're in World War Three?
In depth If another global conflict breaks out, we might not even realise at first
By The Week UK Last updated
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What would a US strike on Iran mean for the Middle East?
TODAY'S BIG QUESTION A precise attack could break Iran's nuclear programme – or pull the US and its allies into a drawn-out war even more damaging than Iraq or Afghanistan
By Genevieve Bates Published
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How the Israel-Iran conflict broke out
The Explainer Israel's strike on Iran's nuclear and missile programmes was years in the planning
By The Week UK Published
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Trump leaves G7 early, warns Tehran to evacuate
Speed Read Trump claimed to have left the summit due to ongoing issues in the Middle East
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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US says Trump vetoed Israeli strike on Khamenei
Speed Read This comes as Israel and Iran pushed their conflict into its fourth day
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Will the UK get involved in the Israel-Iran conflict?
Today's Big Question Keir Starmer is 'walking a tightrope' in helping Israel limit Tehran's nuclear capabilities without being seen to do so
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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After Israel's brazen Iran attack, what's next for the region and the world?
TODAY'S BIG QUESTION Following decades of saber-rattling, Israel's aerial assault on Iranian military targets has pushed the Middle East to the brink of all-out war
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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What happens if Israel attacks Iran?
TODAY'S BIG QUESTION Israel is 'ready to strike' and Tehran has plans for counterattacks against the US as nuclear talks appear deadlocked
By Genevieve Bates Published
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Trump hits Africa, Middle East with new travel ban
Speed Read The travel ban bars visitors from 12 countries and restricts entry from seven
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
Speed Read