How Trump’s 2026 Iran ‘war’ script echoes and twists the 2003 Iraq playbook
Analysts say the US administration is recycling the rhetoric of 2003 to justify a new escalation against Iran, but with a fractured team, isolated diplomacy, and a dangerous ‘information chaos’.
More than 1,000 UK councillors sign Palestine pledge as local polls loom
The campaign aims to pressure local authorities to divest from Israeli weapons manufacturers.
Canadian PM Carney heads to India on ‘significant’ trip to consolidate ties
Carney’s trip comes at a time when he’s looking for new markets for Canadian exports to diversify from the US.
India and Israel pledge to boost cooperation on trade, defence
Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel has drawn criticism at home amid tensions over Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza.
Cambodian PM says Thailand occupying ‘deep’ territory after ceasefire
Hun Manet calls for border demarcation and says US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace could ‘play a role’.
Iran says ‘good progress’ made in nuclear talks with US in Geneva
Top diplomat says Iran and US reached an understanding on ‘guiding principles’ in nuclear talks as tensions persist.
Chinese citizens arrested in Georgia, accused of trying to buy uranium
Country in the South Caucasus has witnessed several serious incidents involving the illicit trade in nuclear materials in recent years.
Iran says moment for ‘effective’ nuclear talks with US not yet reached
Iran’s FM sceptical about resuming talks with the US, says Iran cannot break ties with UN nuclear watchdog.
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