Trump's Iran Threats Criticised: Strikes Won't Help
Editorial argues US military intervention in Iran would inflict huge human cost, fail to bring democracy, and distract from civilian suffering under brutal state crackdown.
Editorial argues US military intervention in Iran would inflict huge human cost, fail to bring democracy, and distract from civilian suffering under brutal state crackdown.
Sir Keir Starmer's official visit to China featured cultural exchanges, trade discussions, and diplomatic protocol at Beijing's Forbidden City and Great Hall of the People.
Following Nicolás Maduro's dramatic ousting, Venezuela faces a pivotal power struggle between opposition leader Maria Corina Machado and interim president Delcy Rodriguez, with US relations hanging in the balance.
British Columbia Premier David Eby has labelled covert meetings between Alberta separatists and US officials as 'treason', amid growing concerns about foreign interference in Canada's sovereignty.
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Keir Starmer's Beijing visit has produced several agreements including visa-free travel for Britons, intelligence sharing on organised crime, and progress towards a services trade deal with China.
Donald Trump's warning to Iran coincides with a major US naval deployment, escalating tensions over Tehran's nuclear programme and raising global concerns about potential military action.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly agreed to a week-long halt on firing into Kyiv following a personal request from former US President Donald Trump, citing extreme cold weather conditions.
US President Donald Trump asserts he personally requested Vladimir Putin halt attacks on Kyiv and Ukrainian cities for a week, citing record-breaking cold temperatures affecting both nations.
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RecommendedFormer US President Donald Trump claims to have personally secured a one-week reprieve from Russian strikes on Kyiv from Vladimir Putin, aiming to protect civilians during a severe winter deep-freeze.
Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney emerges as key voice urging democratic nations to form coalition outside US, Russia, China influence to counter Trump's disruptive politics.
Chinese state media cautiously welcomes Keir Starmer's visit to Beijing, framing it as a pragmatic economic move prioritising business over political tensions.
US immigration officers nearly triggered an international incident after trying to enter Ecuador's consulate in Minneapolis without permission, sparking a formal diplomatic complaint.
Israel has handed over the bodies of 15 Palestinians, marking the last exchange under the US-brokered ceasefire's first phase, while violence continues in Gaza.
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RecommendedDowning Street has indicated it would not rule out a future state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to Britain, as the Government seeks to reset diplomatic relations with Beijing.
Former President Donald Trump announces he has instructed US officials to reopen Venezuelan airspace for commercial travel, allowing American flights to resume by Thursday's end.
Keir Starmer has suggested a potential UK visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping following bilateral talks in Beijing, sparking criticism from Conservative MPs and China critics.
Keir Starmer's diplomatic trip to Beijing saw a brief meeting with Xi Jinping, resulting in visa concessions and embassy approval but few tangible gains for Britain amid unequal power dynamics.
Donald Trump issues stark warning to Iran as massive US naval deployment moves towards Persian Gulf, raising fears of imminent military confrontation over nuclear programme.
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RecommendedPrime Minister Keir Starmer held landmark talks with President Xi Jinping in Beijing, securing visa-free travel for Britons and discussing a more sophisticated UK-China relationship amid global tensions.
The European Union has formally designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation, imposing sanctions on officials and entities involved in human rights violations.
Senior Trump administration officials have held multiple confidential meetings with leaders of the Alberta Prosperity Project, a separatist movement seeking independence for Canada's oil-rich province, as US-Canada relations fray over Ottawa's deepening t
How Iran's Revolutionary Guard evolved from revolutionary protectors into a dominant military, economic and political force answering only to the supreme leader, now facing international sanctions.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping signals a shift towards a more nuanced UK-China relationship, focusing on trade and diplomacy.
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Donald Trump's deployment of a 'beautiful armada' toward Iran signals a return to gunboat diplomacy, raising fears of a Venezuela-style intervention while offering Tehran a path to negotiations.
A Belfast court has overturned a legal order preventing Michael Flatley from engaging with the Lord of the Dance production, discharging a temporary injunction secured against the dancer.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer deployed football diplomacy during historic Beijing talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who revealed interest in multiple Premier League clubs including Manchester United, Arsenal, and Crystal Palace.
An international politics expert explains why US military action against Iran would likely prove disastrous, draining resources amid global power shifts.
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RecommendedSenior Trump administration officials reportedly held three secret meetings with leaders of the Alberta Prosperity Project, a Canadian separatist group seeking independence for the oil-rich province.