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A Possible Iran-Israel Ceasefire and Why China is Watching the War Closely
President Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran on social media and the agreement was immediately tested. We’ll hear the latest. And China has been watching developments in the war closely because gets much of its crude oil imports from Iran through a “dark fleet” of vessels to evade American sanctions.
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Why is China so concerned about Israel-Iran tensions?
China is closely watching whether Israel and Iran can broker a ceasefire. Beijing gets much of its crude oil imports from Iran through a “dark fleet” of vessels to evade American sanctions.
News24 | Seven charged after London Palestine Action protest as UK moves to ban group under terror laws
Seven people have been charged following a protest in London in support of Palestine Action, a campaign organisation the British government has proposed to ban under anti-terrorism laws.
News24 | UK invests £600m in intelligence services as report reveals rising Chinese espionage threats
Chinese spying and attempts by Beijing to undermine Britain’s democracy and economy have risen in recent years, the UK government said on Tuesday in a report on the Asian giant.
News24 | Slow return to normal in Tehran after Iran-Israel ceasefire, but residents still sceptical
Tehran was far from its usual hustle and bustle on Tuesday, but life was regaining some colour despite concerns from residents that a tentative ceasefire between Iran and Israel may not hold, after nearly two weeks of war.
Watch: Lorry driver trapped in cabin after China bridge collapse
Local authorities said the driver was rescued with no injuries after heavy rainfall caused landslides in the region.
How US air strikes in Iran might affect the country’s nuclear program and leadership
Iran expert Karim Sadjadpour discusses the war between Israel and Iran, potential fallout from U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, and how this may affect Tehran’s authoritarian regime.
News24 | Iran says it’s not seeking nuclear weapons but will assert ‘legitimate rights’
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday that his country was not seeking nuclear weapons but would continue to defend its “legitimate rights” in the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
British man charged over ‘wedding’ with child, 9, at Disneyland Paris
The 39-year-old is a convicted sexual offender who is wanted in the UK, French prosecutors have said.
Brazilian tourist who fell off Indonesian volcano found dead
Juliana Marins survived the initial fall during an early morning hike along a trail on Mount Rinjani.
Breaking another presidential norm, Trump drops the f-bomb on camera
Presidents have been known to use salty language behind closed doors. But President Trump may be the first to very deliberately drop an f-bomb on camera.
Venice protesters claim victory as Bezos changes wedding venue
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Russian missile strikes kill 11 in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region
President Zelensky said at least 160 more were injured, and warned the death toll may rise.
News24 | Trump says Iran-Israel truce holds after berating both countries
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that a ceasefire between Iran and Israel was holding, shortly after he lashed out at both countries and cursed as he accused them of violating the truce.
News24 | Hints of MAGA breakup after Trump ordered US strikes on Iran
Donald Trump’s decision to strike Iran has been cheered by mainstream Republicans but it has exposed deep fissures between the hawks and the isolations in the “MAGA” movement.
Colombian army frees 57 soldiers held captive by locals
Fifty-seven soldiers had been seized over the weekend and held captive in the restive Cauca region.
German court lifts ban on far-right magazine
Judges said that while the magazine published anti-constitutional content, it did not justify a ban.
Israel and Iran’s fragile ceasefire. And, what to know about NYC’s mayoral race
President Trump announced that a ceasefire has been established between Israel and Iran, but strikes continued as it was set to take place. And, what to know about NYC’s mayoral race.
‘It took a direct hit’ – BBC at scene of Beersheba missile strike
At least four people were killed when an Iranian missile hit a residential building, Israeli officials say.