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Turkey, Pakistan emerge as mediators as Iran war reshapes Middle East order - analysis
Regional powers are positioning themselves to mediate the Iran conflict, with Turkey and Pakistan seeking a role in easing tensions and shaping the post-war order.
Taiwan fears China may exploit US distraction from Middle East war
Taiwan says US has 'high' urgency in speeding up weapons deliveries
Asia is most affected continent by Strait of Hormuz closure, with 80% of Gulf energy imports
US and Israel dismantle Iran's regional terror network in coordinated strike - opinion
Trump and Israel confront Iran directly with Operation Epic Fury, targeting military and proxy networks.
Russia, China voice concern over Strait of Hormuz blockade and regional conflict escalation
Russia opposes any blockade of the Strait of Hormuz but says such issues must be viewed in the context of the broader global situation, Interfax reported on Monday.
Ali Khamenei’s rule is over, but Iran's path to freedom still continues - opinion
Ali Khamenei is gone, but Iran’s Shi’ite regime still threatens freedom, and the nation’s long path to democracy continues.
Saudi Arabia expelling Iran's military attaché brings Riyadh-Tehran normalization into question
The decision, announced by the Saudi foreign ministry, follows a similar move by Qatar, which also declared the security and military attaché in Iran’s embassy as persona non grata on Wednesday.
Taiwan says delayed US F-16s to start arriving this year
Deliveries of Taiwan’s delayed F-16V fighter jets are set to begin this year, as production reaches full capacity following earlier setbacks.
Danish military planned to blow up Greenland airfields to prevent US takeover - NYT
The plan came into place amid US President Donald Trump's attempts to acquire Greenland, despite his statements that he "won't use force" to acquire it.
The Iran war is not about Israel, it's about China - opinion
The US entered the war in Iran not just to aid Israel, but to counter China’s influence and protect global strategic interests.
IDF sets back Iran military years, but no answer for China rebuilding it
Despite threats passed on to China by Israel and the Mossad not to help Iran rearm, foreign reports have credited Beijing with helping Iran quickly rebuild its ballistic missile apparatus.
Chinese Startup claims it can synthesize oil from air and water
The company, co-founded in 2024 by a former Tesla vice-president, frames its approach as Direct Air Capture.
Iranian leadership remains 'unshaken' even as senior officials targeted by US, IDF strikes
Araghchi said Iran’s political system will stay intact despite reported assassinations of senior officials, saying “the presence or absence of a single individual does not affect this structure."
