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Sustained US and Israeli strikes have weakened Iran’s military, but Tehran’s remaining long-range missile force appears to be operating more efficiently from hard-to-reach eastern bases. A weekend attack in Israel injured more than 100 people and was likely linked to Khorramshahr missiles targeting Dimona.
Mexico’s navy has launched a search after two humanitarian aid boats bound for Cuba went missing. Authorities are working to locate the vessels and determine what happened.
Australia’s post-Bondi crackdown is facing backlash after accusations that it targets pro-Palestinian voices and threatens the future of peaceful protest. Critics say enforcement appears to prioritize some communities over others.
Myanmar’s civil war is being fought across multiple fronts, involving the military regime, ethnic armed groups, and pro-democracy forces. Alliances among these actors are fluid, complicating how the conflict is understood and how any settlement might be reached.
North Korea and Belarus signed a “friendship and cooperation” treaty during Lukashenko’s first visit to Pyongyang, after Kim Jong-un welcomed him lavishly. The move comes as both countries face Western sanctions and are implicated in support for Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Japan plans to send at least 1,000 armed combat troops to the Philippines next month for Balikatan, the first time in 81 years since WWII. Experts see it as part of a broader Indo-Pacific security shift toward overlapping minilaterals.
China’s airlines plan to add nearly 2,900 extra flights to Europe this summer by using shorter routes through Russian airspace. The advantage is framed as growing amid geopolitical risk affecting other carriers’ routing.
Analysts reviewing US strategy toward Iran say Trump may be acting on an outdated understanding of Tehran’s current reality. They warn that changed regional and strategic conditions could undermine US policy assumptions.
The AFC postponed the Asian Cup finals draw planned for April 11 in Riyadh, citing the need for uninterrupted attendance of stakeholders amid ongoing Middle East conflict. A new date has not been announced.
Mexico’s navy is searching for two aid boats that left Isla Mujeres last Friday for Cuba but have not reported arrival. Nine crew members of different nationalities are believed to be aboard.
Uncertainty over the timing of a potential Xi-Trump summit has focused global attention on the US-China relationship as a driver of stability. The article argues that ancient Chinese wisdom may offer perspective on managing division amid overlapping crises.
Nicols Maduro appeared in a New York court to seek dismissal of U.S. drug trafficking charges. The move could determine whether the case is blocked or proceeds deeper into U.S. legal proceedings.
UK’s Hertfordshire Constabulary says it will reopen rape and sexual assault allegations against Andrew Tate, involving claims dating to 2014–2015. The move is the latest development in multiple investigations into the influencer.
The U.S. Treasury says it will put President Donald Trump’s signature on all new paper currency, a first for a sitting president. The change breaks with the traditional practice of using only the Treasury secretary and treasurer’s signatures.
Idaho lawmakers are considering a bill that would criminalize transgender people using bathrooms matching their gender identity, extending penalties into private businesses, PBS reports.
A debate over Hong Kong’s “Northern Metropolis” plan is drawing on memories of the 1998 Asian currency crisis, when speculators targeted currencies and contagion fears turned toward the Hong Kong dollar. The question now: should Hong Kong deploy a “war chest” of financial firepower to support development?
US-backed investors have agreed to record-setting, billion-dollar deals for two IPL teams, including a Rajasthan Royals purchase tied to Kal Somani and Rob Walton. The transactions push IPL franchise valuations above the previous US$1 billion ceiling for the first time.
The Eighth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a lower-court order requiring a Mexican national detained for lacking documents to receive a bond hearing, siding with the federal government and narrowing when detained noncitizens must be granted bond hearings.
Commerce is shifting toward AI “agents” that increasingly sit between merchants and consumers. Leaders argue the main competition is for the consumer’s time, as shoppers spend more of their day interacting with AI than browsing websites.
Trump has delayed planned attacks on Iran’s energy sector by 10 days while Iranian missiles and drones reportedly targeted Kuwait, the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Jordan. The comments suggest an opening for a deal even as regional strikes continue.