Multipolarity gives middle powers more choices, but fewer guarantees
BRICS, SCO and other organisations can offer relief from great power pressure but do not provide collective defence.
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US says it hit Iran oil tankers accused of helping ‘regional proxies’
The latest US strikes have hit Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Iran’s Kharg island.
US says it hit Iran oil tankers helping finance ‘regional proxies’
US strikes have hit Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Iran’s Kharg island.
Relatives hold cremations without bodies for Nepal’s missing flood victims
Fewer than one in 10 recovered bodies of people killed in deadly floods has been formally identified.
Coach Luis Enrique unconcerned by PSG’s poor start to French league season
Two points from three matches is their worst start since the 2007-08 season, when PSG came close to relegation.
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Why has the Trump administration ordered staff to take polygraph tests?
Reports of dwindling US weapons stocks have triggered an unusually sweeping hunt for leakers inside the Pentagon.
UK gov’t condemns masked anti-immigrant protesters blocking Dover port
Traffic at Britain's largest international port briefly halted as 'stop the boats' protesters blocked approaching roads.
Arsenal vs Chelsea: Premier League – prediction, teams, lineups
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso do battle in the Premier League for the first time on Sunday.
‘Stop the boats’ masked protesters block England’s Port of Dover
Masked protesters blocked major roads around England’s Port of Dover on Saturday.
Iran President Pezeshkian calls for unity as US ramps up economic pressure
Amid rising public discontent, Iranian authorities say adversaries are focused on encouraging domestic unrest.
At least four civilians killed in Houthi missile strike near Yemen’s Taiz
The attack on a crowded road comes amid fierce clashes across Taiz and Hodeidah and rapid civilian displacement.
How big is Africa really? Why the UN voted to change the world map
The new map makes Africa, Latin America, South Asia and Oceania larger than the traditional Mercator projection.
Yemen government launches own air attacks on Houthis: What that means
A major Houthi offensive towards Bab al-Mandeb has triggered some of Yemen’s worst fighting in years.
Costa Rica’s president says US ground forces would boost national security
Costa Rican President Laura Fernandez said US ground operations could boost national security.
Israel must protect West Bank’s Palestinians amid settler pogroms: US envoy
Huckabee labels some of the settlers committing violence as 'terrorists' though analysts say his visit is 'symbolic'.
Pickleball and dining: Why courts are the new food destinations
The fastest-growing sport in the US is the 'eatertainment' trend’s new darling. How long will it last?
India beat Pakistan by seven wickets: Women’s T20 Asia Cup – as it happened
All the updates from our live text commentary stream coverage of the Group A match as India win by seven wickets.
LIVE: India vs Pakistan – Women’s T20 Asia Cup
Follow the updates from our live build-up to our text commentary stream coverage of the Group A match in Dubai.
Mudslide in eastern China kills one, leaves 11 missing
A mudslide triggered by days of heavy rain in Jiangxi province, China, has killed one person and left 11 missing.
At least 5 killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine as US envoys visit Moscow
Ukrainian armed forces were ordered to follow a three-day ceasefire as US envoys visit Moscow, before trip to Kyiv.
Why is Trump threatening to strike Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain again, now?
As US targets oil tanker off Kharg island, Trump threatens one of the remaining parts of Iran’s nuclear complex.
US ambassador to Israel meets Palestinian-Americans in occupied West Bank
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has visited Turmus Ayya in the occupied West Bank.
Qatar removed from Fitch’s negative watch list as risks to LNG sites ease
The global ratings agency has also maintained the country’s sovereign rating at AA.
Fenerbahce’s Greenwood, Guendouzi handed fines and bans after brawl at Lyon
Fights between players and coaching staff broke out after the Turkish side won the Champions League playoff second leg.
Oil and politics: What Trump’s ‘historic’ deal means for Venezuela
Venezuelans are hoping for free and fair elections, but the US may prioritise oil production.
Orangutan mother and infant rescued from wildfire-hit forest in Indonesia
A mother orangutan and her infant have been rescued from a shrinking patch of forest threatened by wildfires.
Mansour Abbas is betting on a Zionist to make Palestinian votes count
By allying with Segalovich in the Israeli vote, Abbas is hoping for greater acceptance in Israeli coalition politics.
Mansour Abbas is betting on a Zionist to make Arab votes count
By allying with Segalovich in the Israeli vote, Abbas is hoping for greater acceptance in Israeli coalition politics.
Pentagon polygraphs dozens of US military staff over media leaks
About 50 officers on the US Joint Staff were interrogated over reports detailing depleted weapons stockpiles, NYT says.
Pentagon polygraphs dozens of US military staff over media leaks: Report
About 50 officers on the US Joint Staff were interrogated over reports detailing depleted weapons stockpiles, NYT says.