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Why world attention is turning eastward as global leaders visit China Opinion
As war spreads and old institutions stall, Beijing is emerging as the key venue for crisis diplomacy and great-power talks
May 18, 2026 13:16
North Atlantic separation: What might follow a NATO divorce EXPLAINER
Canceled troop deployments and delayed weapons deliveries are signaling the end of the bloc’s old military order
May 18, 2026 12:55
Iran to sue US and Israel over attacks on cultural sites
More than 149 historical landmarks and museums have been damaged in the strikes, Tehran has said
May 18, 2026 11:20
Global birth rates plunged after smartphones – FT
Fertility dropped sharply across several countries following the widespread adoption of the devices, the outlet said
May 18, 2026 10:34
Gulf of Oman could become ‘graveyard’ for US fleet – Iran
Tensions continue to rise in the Middle East as negotiations remain deadlocked
May 18, 2026 09:50
Trump threatens Iran: ‘Clock is ticking’
“There won’t be anything left” of the country if it doesn’t agree to American demands, the US president has threatened
May 18, 2026 07:55
US officials want UAE to seize Iranian island – Telegraph
The report comes amid mounting American war costs, depleted missile stockpiles and a reluctance among allies to get involved
May 17, 2026 10:45
France opens probe into Jamal Khashoggi killing
Rights groups and a Biden-era US intelligence report have alleged that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was behind the murder
May 17, 2026 01:22
US cancels troop deployment to Poland amid tensions with allies
The acting US Army chief of staff said commanders were instructed to reduce troop levels in Europe
May 16, 2026 22:57
US and Israel preparing to renew attack on Iran next week – NYT
While Tehran has said it does not trust Washington, it maintains the standoff cannot be resolved through military means
May 16, 2026 18:55
Dozen injured after car rams into people in Italy
The driver, described in the press as a man of North African descent, reportedly went on to stab someone before being subdued by bystanders
May 16, 2026 17:52
The Spoiled Prince of Kiev: Zelensky has deceived and ruined his country with Western help Opinion
An ex-aide lays bare the corruption, lies and coercion in Ukraine’s leadership – while Western backing keeps the system alive
May 16, 2026 17:21
EU ‘not very relevant’ on global stage – ex-foreign policy chief
The bloc must drop its unanimity principle and forge a new core group for decision making, Josep Borrell has said
May 16, 2026 15:28
Trump claims top ISIS commander killed (VIDEO)
Abu-Bilal al-Minuki was eliminated in a joint operation by the US and Nigerian forces, the president has said
May 16, 2026 13:52
Beijing can no longer treat Moscow as a junior partner ANALYSIS
Why the West still misunderstands the Russia-China relationship
May 16, 2026 12:48
Massive crowds gather in London for anti-immigration march (VIDEOS)
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has blocked foreign speakers from entering the country ahead of the ‘Unite the Kingdom’ rally
May 16, 2026 12:23
US no longer ‘land of opportunity’ – Merz
The German chancellor, long seen as pro-American, has said he no longer recommends the country for study or work
May 16, 2026 11:46
Israel targets top Hamas military leader
The strike killed at least seven people, leaving more than 50 others injured according to emergency services in Gaza
May 16, 2026 10:45
Mercedes-Benz ‘willing’ to move into defense production – CEO
The German luxury carmaker once manufactured military trucks and airplane engines for the Nazis
May 16, 2026 09:20
The EU’s sanctions fever: From Russia to China, a crisis expands ANALYSIS
What was once an instrument of discipline is worsening into something much more damaging for the European economy
May 16, 2026 08:56
Putin to visit China – Kremlin
The Russian president’s trip will come just days after Trump’s meeting with Xi yielded no progress on key issues
May 16, 2026 07:01
‘Surrender not an option’ for Palestine – Iranian envoy
The Islamic Republic’s ambassador to the United Nations has urged the world to do more to counter Israel’s “expansionist” policies
May 16, 2026 04:54
Israel and Lebanon extend truce amid airstrikes, Hezbollah attacks
The fragile ceasefire reached on April 16 has been extended for another 45 days
May 16, 2026 01:33
Trump backs ‘status quo’ on Taiwan – US envoy to United Nations
Mike Waltz said Washington maintains its policy of “strategic ambiguity” regarding tensions with China over the island
May 16, 2026 00:11

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