WorldIn Iran crisis, Trump confronted limits of US military powerInside Trump's deliberations on attacking Iran, and how close it got to happening.19 Jan 04:00 PM
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WorldSyrian army tells Kurdish forces to withdraw from area east of AleppoSyria has declared a vast Kurdish-held zone east of the city a closed area.13 Jan 09:27 PM
WorldUS takes aim at Muslim Brotherhood in Arab worldThe US will freeze Muslim Brotherhood assets and criminalise any dealings.13 Jan 08:38 PM
World‘There are rivers of blood’: The true horror of Iran’s protest massacresSenior officials privately fear the true toll could now run into thousands.13 Jan 07:57 PM
World'Help is on its way' Trump tells Iranian protestersAn Iranian official said about 2000 protesters have been killed in three weeks.13 Jan 05:19 PM
WorldArmed protesters fight back against Iranian regimeHuman rights groups say at least 648 protesters have died nationwide.13 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldIran government stages mass rallies as alarm grows over protest tollRights groups say at least hundreds of protesters have been killed nationwide.12 Jan 05:16 PM
AnalysisIran’s rulers are not just facing a clamour from withinAnalysis: The protests seem different this time. Is the regime on the brink?11 Jan 10:09 PM
WorldMore than 500 dead as bodies pile up in Iran’s protest crackdownSurging death toll follows a significant regime backlash over past days.11 Jan 08:20 PM
World‘Massacre’: Hundreds feared dead as Iran tries to crush protestsThe Trump administration considers military options in response to the demonstrations.11 Jan 06:49 PM
WorldUS military warns Trump against Iran strikesUS commanders say they must bolster bases and defences before any Iran strike.11 Jan 05:13 PM
WorldIran tightens deadly protest crackdown under cover of internet blackoutA rights group says at least 51 protesters have been killed so far.10 Jan 10:09 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisThe key signs the Islamic Republic is about to fall Donald Trump has warned he will 'hit them very hard' if Iran massacres protesters.09 Jan 09:39 PM
WorldSyria bombs Kurdish areas in city of AleppoSome 16,000 people have fled two Kurdish districts in Aleppo in three days.08 Jan 06:14 PM
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WorldKhamenei offers to talk to Iran protesters as deaths and tensions riseThe protests began with bazaar strikes after the rial hit a record low.04 Jan 01:19 AM
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WorldUN chief urges Israel to lift Gaza aid ban on major NGOsIsrael has barred 37 foreign humanitarian agencies from entering Gaza under new rules.03 Jan 03:03 AM
CompaniesTesla loses EV crown to China's BYD in 2025 as sales slipBYD sold 2.26 million EVs last year to overtake its US rival run by Elon Musk.03 Jan 02:38 AM
WorldFresh clashes kill six in Iran cost-of-living protestsSix people reportedly killed as protests spread beyond Tehran to three cities.01 Jan 06:53 PM
WorldIsrael confirms ban on 37 NGOs in GazaIsrael says the NGOs refused to share full staff details to clear security checks.01 Jan 05:25 PM
WorldIran government building attacked as top prosecutor responds to protestsStudents at 10 universities nationwide have joined this week's rallies.31 Dec 10:44 PM
AnalysisAnalysis: How ancient Sparta explains 2026A vanished Greek city-state has been mythologised for its militarism and self-reliance.30 Dec 08:42 PM
WorldNetanyahu meets Trump in Florida for talks on Gaza, IranTrump wants a Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ and technocratic government in January.29 Dec 06:58 PM
