Al Jazeera Compiles Trump’s Own Words on Iran
Al Jazeera published a compilation of Donald Trump’s statements on Iran, presenting his rhetoric as a record of the posture and language that have shaped U.S.-Iran tensions.
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Al Jazeera published a compilation of Donald Trump’s statements on Iran, presenting his rhetoric as a record of the posture and language that have shaped U.S.-Iran tensions.
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Al Jazeera published an explainer on Mohamed Salah’s decision to leave Liverpool, outlining the reasons behind his exit and assessing potential next clubs for the Egypt star.
With signs of diminished U.S. appetite to uphold the post‑war rules‑based order, middle powers are increasingly assuming leadership in multilateral diplomacy, accelerated by conflict in the Middle East and disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz.
Beijing named Zhang Dongmei, a former vice-president of the All-China Women’s Federation, as deputy director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office — the first woman in the role since the office was elevated in 2023.
Tractor FC of Iran will face Dubai’s Shabab Al-Ahli in the AFC Asian Champions League Elite quarterfinals, with the match set to be played in Saudi Arabia following the tournament draw.
An envoy from President Trump’s Board of Peace presented a plan at the United Nations to disarm armed groups in Gaza, placing a U.S.-backed proposal on the international agenda and raising questions about feasibility and humanitarian safeguards.
Candace Parker says her spells with Guangdong and Xinjiang in mainland China helped her “take care of my family” as she explores investment opportunities in Hong Kong, reflecting a growing trend of WNBA stars building global careers.
Tan Ruisong, former chairman of state-owned AVIC, received a suspended death sentence for taking more than 613 million yuan in bribes and insider trading. The ruling highlights intensified anti-corruption enforcement in China’s defence industry.
China has designated “ci yuan” as the Chinese term for AI “tokens,” combining the words for “word” and “currency”. The naming could signal a shift toward treating computational units as economic value and raise questions about how AI services are priced and regulated globally.
Spain’s prime minister warned that Israel appears to be using the same tactics in Lebanon as in Gaza, raising concerns about potential wider destruction and humanitarian fallout.
Envoys for former President Trump delivered a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran through Pakistan, but Tehran says it has its own conditions, leaving prospects for a deal uncertain.
Estonia and Latvia reported drones crossing into their airspace from Russia; Latvia said one drone that entered its territory may have been Ukrainian, raising regional security concerns.
China Mobile will invest nearly HK$10 billion over five years, opened a new northern Hong Kong data centre and plans greater spending on next‑generation submarine cables to integrate the city into its national computing network.
Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen resigned after failing to win a parliamentary majority; tough coalition talks now begin and could see her return for a third term.
Well-timed trades on Polymarket and by Wall Street investors around this week’s Iran-related news have prompted critics to allege possible insider trading tied to the White House, drawing regulatory scrutiny.
Netflix’s BTS: The Return, directed by Bao Nguyen and produced with Hybe, films all seven members reuniting and spotlights the K-pop group’s comeback album after nearly four years.
Malaysia’s human resources minister Ramanan Ramakrishnan denied he was the unnamed politician accused in renewed ‘corporate mafia’ allegations, rejecting claims he accepted 9.5 million ringgit (US$2.4m).
Hong Kong’s universities saw 53% of their 266 subject offerings fall in the latest QS subject rankings, hitting areas including data science and AI while dentistry at HKU and HKAPA performing arts remained top performers.
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has condemned Israel’s campaign in Lebanon and US‑Israeli actions on Iran, making him one of few European leaders to take such a public stance.
