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Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for the effective annexation and occupation of southern Lebanon, proposing a new border that would extend Israeli control and risk heightened regional tensions.
The FCC added foreign-made consumer routers to its Covered List to push Chinese manufacturers toward onshoring, but analysts warn limited US manufacturing capacity could hinder the plan.
The populist far right has failed to turn recent momentum in Europe into decisive electoral victories, raising questions about its long-term prospects and political influence.
Cluster munitions scatter numerous submunitions over wide areas, creating acute civilian hazards and long-term unexploded ordnance risks; analysts warn these characteristics complicate defence and post-conflict recovery.
Prolonged fighting in Sudan has devastated hospitals and clinics, displacing health workers and cutting off millions from essential medical care, heightening humanitarian risks.
Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesman said coexistence remains essential despite Iranian attacks, signaling a diplomatic push to avoid wider escalation in the Gulf.
Japan plans to soften its description of ties with China in the 2026 diplomatic bluebook, prompting Beijing to blame Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan for recent tensions.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will reserve 11 stadium seats as a memorial for stampede victims, a symbolic gesture reflecting solidarity and highlighting crowd-safety concerns.
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong arrives in Hong Kong for a three-day visit—his first since taking office—to meet officials and inspect sites in the Northern Metropolis after attending the Boao Forum.
Pakistan’s army chief held private talks with President Trump as Islamabad offers to host mediation aimed at ending the US‑Israel conflict with Iran.
Adviser Brian Finucane says U.S. intelligence did not substantiate claims of an “imminent threat” from Iran, casting doubt on the justification for war and prompting calls for scrutiny of the evidence.
An Al Jazeera editorial argues that ending the US–Israel war on Iran immediately is the best way to limit regional fallout, protect civilians and ease global repercussions.
Victor Lau Wan-hei has returned from a stint in the UK working as a physiotherapist to rejoin Hong Kong’s cycling squad for the Asian Track Championships in Tagaytay.
Former NATO official William Alberque says 440 kg of missing Iranian uranium is preventing the U.S. from declaring a clear victory, raising verification and nonproliferation concerns.
Video footage released March 24 shows the aftermath of a missile strike on Nesher, Israel, with residents recounting terror as tensions between Iran and Israel flare.
Researchers uncovered DarkSword, a new iPhone spyware operation targeting users in Malaysia, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, signaling wider spread of advanced mobile hacking tools.
Gaza is experiencing severe cooking gas and fuel shortages, with families reportedly waiting months for minimal supplies amid Israeli-imposed restrictions, intensifying humanitarian pressures.
A South China Morning Post opinion piece argues President Trump represents a form of ‘bullshit’ politics, drawing on Harry Frankfurt’s essay to highlight how indifference to truth reshapes public life.
Japan will begin releasing 30 days’ worth of state oil from Thursday, selling about 8.5 million kilolitres from 11 storage bases to ease supply pressures as oil prices surge amid conflict tied to the US-Israeli war on Iran.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a national energy emergency citing the Middle East conflict’s threat to fuel supplies and formed a committee to safeguard fuel, food, medicines and other essentials.