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How Iran is trying to punch holes in US air defences in the Middle East
Missile volleys, drone swarms and electronic disruption are being used to test the network that protects American bases and Gulf allies.
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US intelligence doubts Iran war will topple the regime
Assessment before the strikes said even a major military campaign would struggle to bring down Iran’s entrenched political system.
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What the US and Israel are targeting in their war on Iran
Airstrikes across the country reveal a coordinated attempt to weaken Iran’s leadership, security apparatus, missile forces and nuclear program.
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Trump promised UFO files. Why the documents still aren’t public
Declassifying decades of unidentified aerial phenomenon records is turning out to be far slower and more complicated than a presidential announcement.
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After Iran and Venezuela, Kim Jong Un faces a strategic choice on Trump
The US military campaign in Iran is forcing North Korea’s leadership to reassess how to deal with Washington and the risks of staying silent.
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Why the Iran war is testing Dubai’s reputation as a safe global hub
Missile attacks, flight disruptions and nervous investors are forcing Dubai to confront a crisis that challenges the stability it has long marketed to the world.
BUSINESS
Why global bond markets are suddenly falling
Rising oil and gas prices linked to the Middle East conflict are pushing investors to rethink interest rate expectations across major economies.
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Why Trump’s Iran war is struggling to win public support in US
Polls show unusually low backing for military action compared with earlier US wars, raising political risks as the conflict continues.
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Are flights from the Gulf safe during the Iran conflict?
Missile and drone attacks across the region have rattled travellers, but aviation experts say the risk to commercial aircraft remains very low.
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Inside wartime Iran: Fear, division and daily life under bombardment
Airstrikes, internet blackouts and uncertainty are reshaping daily life as civilians across Iran struggle to cope with the escalating conflict.
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How US presidents gradually took over the power to start wars
The US Constitution gives Congress the authority to declare war. In reality, that responsibility has slowly drifted toward the White House.
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The new high seas treaty was supposed to protect the oceans. Instead, it is already tangled in global politics
A landmark UN agreement promises stronger protection for life in international waters. But tensions between major powers, disputes over seabed minerals and rival fishing interests may determine how much it actually changes.
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Why Trump’s comments on US troop deaths in the Iran war are drawing scrutiny
As American casualties mount in the new Iran conflict, remarks from President Donald Trump and his defence secretary are raising questions about tone, messaging and political priorities.
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Why the Pokémon company objected to a White House MAGA meme
The company says the Trump administration used its intellectual property without permission, highlighting growing tensions between political messaging and popular gaming franchises.
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Who hit the girls’ school in Iran? What we know so far about the deadly strike
Washington says it is still investigating whether US or Israeli forces were responsible for the attack.
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Why JD Vance stayed quiet on Trump’s Iran strikes
The US vice-president eventually backed the military operation, but his initial silence highlighted a tension between his long record opposing foreign wars and his role inside the administration.
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Why cheap Iranian drones are becoming a serious problem for US air defence
Iran’s low-cost Shahed drones are forcing the US and its allies to spend far more on missiles and defence systems to intercept them, exposing a costly imbalance in modern air warfare.
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Leaving Dubai suddenly costs a fortune as families rush to exit
With flights disrupted and regional tensions rising, expatriates are scrambling for any route out of Dubai. Private jets, long drives to neighbouring countries and scarce airline seats are pushing evacuation costs to extraordinary levels.
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Why the United States rarely declares war anymore
The US Constitution gives US Congress the power to declare war, but in practice modern presidents launch military campaigns first and lawmakers debate them later.
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How Middle East airspace closures are disrupting flights worldwide
A blocked corridor between Europe and Asia is forcing airlines to redraw routes, burn more fuel and juggle crews across continents.
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What we know about the neck rash seen on President Trump
A visible skin condition has once again put the spotlight on how much the public is told about the president’s health.
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How President Trump decided to go to war with Iran
Behind public talk of diplomacy, military plans advanced steadily as Israeli pressure and intelligence breakthroughs narrowed the president’s options.
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Why the Iran conflict is pushing US gas prices higher
Oil traders are reacting fast to supply risks, and drivers are likely to feel it within days.
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Was the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader legal?
The strike that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei sits at the intersection of war powers, self-defence law and the long-standing US ban on assassination.
