How long can Israel sustain a military conflict with Iran?
Public support for Israel's war effort contrasts with doubts over its long-term military and economic sustainability.
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China set to release new five-year plan at National People’s Congress
Beijing is expected to set a growth target of 4.5 to 5 percent cent for 2026 at this week's NPC.
Israeli forces bomb hotel in Beirut, residential building in Lebanon’s east
Israel hits Comfort Hotel in greater Beirut without warning; more residents displaced across Lebanon.
Israel, Iran continue attacks as war enters its fifth day, engulfs region
Iranian retaliatory strikes continue with drone and missile attacks as conflict spreads through Gulf nations.
South Korea’s stock market suffers biggest drop in history amid US-Iran war
Benchmark index plummets as much as 12.2 percent, eclipsing single-day plunge after 9/11 attacks in 2001.
Russia, China raise diplomatic voices against US-Israeli attacks on Iran
China's foreign minister tells Israel to end attacks; Russian FM Lavrov says no sign Tehran seeking nuclear bomb.
US Commerce Secretary Lutnick to testify before Congress about Epstein ties
Lutnick's relationship with financier has come under scrutiny after files revealed closer ties than previously known.
Is the US at war with Iran, why did US, Israel attack Tehran?
Some of the main questions asked about the military developments in the Middle East, and what we know so far.
UK to end study visas for Myanmar, Afghanistan, Cameroon, Sudan students
The ban on students from the four countries comes amid a rise in anti-immigration sentiment in the UK.
Rubio claim of Israeli role in US Iran attack reverberates, despite denial
Commentators across political spectrum, including MAGA base, seize on Rubio's words amid shifting war justifications.
Analysis – Trump’s foreign policy message in a nutshell: ‘We can reach you’
Trump makes adversaries and reluctant partners central to his politics, pairing direct threats with transactional deals.
Trump admin offers scant evidence on Iranian threat in ‘America First’ war
War powers legislation talks reignite as Democrats push back on Trump's justification for 'preemptive' strikes on Iran.
Qatar says Iran didn’t warn of missile attacks, no comms with Tehran
Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says there is currently no communication between Doha and Tehran.
UN chief warns of Israeli-made humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid war on Iran
Crossings have been shut since Saturday as the displaced population of Gaza remains dependent on humanitarian aid.
Maritime insurers cancel war risk cover in Gulf: Will it spike energy cost?
Insurers announced they were cancelling war risk coverage after the IRGC said the Strait of Hormuz was 'closed'.
Iran mourns 165 girls, staff killed in school strike during US-Israel war
Attack in southern Iran that hit civilians was the deadliest of the US-Israeli war against Tehran so far.
India, Europe feel fuel crunch as Gulf gas supplies disrupted amid war
India and Europe bear the brunt of soaring prices as Qatar halts its liquefied natural gas production.
The aftermath of ongoing Israeli and US strikes on Iran’s capital, Tehran
US-Israeli strikes on Iran kill almost 800 people as blasts hit Tehran and other cities over four days of war.
Could the US run low on weapons for its assault on Iran?
Analysts say the US could run low on vital interceptor missiles within weeks.
Iran holds mass funeral for girls, staff killed in US-Israel school attack
Thousands gather in Minab for a mass funeral, chanting against the US and Israel after the school bombing.