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Operation Epic Fury: Trump’s fateful gamble
In the Spotlight Collapse of murderous regime has ‘the potential to reshape the Middle East for the better’, but odds of success are slim without clear objectives
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Why are the Gulf States a linchpin in Iran’s war strategy?
TODAY'S BIG QUESTION While the thrust of the combat has been between American, Israeli and Iranian forces, Tehran has sought to leverage threats against its oil-producing neighbors to force the West’s hand
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Trump says he wants to help pick Iran’s next leader
Speed Read Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the deceased ayatollah, is considered the top replacement in Iran
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Senate GOP sinks bill to reclaim war powers in Iran
Speed Read The bill would have limited Trump’s authority over the Iran conflict
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The dissolution of the Japan’s ‘cult’ Unification Church
Under the Radar The church, whose links to former prime minister Shinzo Abe were at the heart of his assassination, will be forced to return ‘coercive’ donations
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Is the UK-US special relationship over?
Today's Big Question Trump slates Starmer over lack of support for US strikes on Iran but intelligence sharing and economic interdependence persist
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‘The free world needs more air defense rounds’
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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France deploys carrier in Iran war as Spain balks
speed read Conflict continues to spread in the Middle East
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Trump sends more troops to Mideast as Iran war spreads
speed read In the 72 hours since the US and Israel began bombing Iran, the war has already engulfed at least 11 countries
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The ‘golden age’ of HIV treatment
The Explainer Single-pill treatment proves as effective at suppressing virus as multi-pill therapy, while long-acting preventive injections are increasingly available
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North Korea’s women eye football comeback
Under the Radar Once a powerhouse team and regime’s tool of soft power, the Eastern Azaleas then ‘all but disappeared’ from international competition
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China could be co-opting ChatGPT to suppress dissidents
In the Spotlight A new report indicates China’s use of AI is significant
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Pakistan’s ‘open war’ with Afghanistan heats up
speed read Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said the country is in ‘open war’ with Afghanistan following airstrikes
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Pakistan and Afghanistan are in ‘open war’ amid growing regional troubles
In the Spotlight Both sides have fired shots at each other
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