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Russia frees former US Marine Robert Gilman after four years in detention
Russia frees former US Marine Robert Gilman after four years in detention as Trump says Putin granted a humanitarian pardon with no prisoner swap.
Trump cancels planned Iran attack as Hormuz peace framework awaits Tehran’s approval
Donald Trump cancelled an Iran attack, but Tehran has not accepted final terms. Hormuz, nuclear inspections and sanctions remain unresolved.
ICC removes Karim Khan as prosecutor while Putin and Netanyahu warrants remain active
The ICC removed Karim Khan, but its most sensitive warrants remain intact. The court now faces a leadership, credibility and sanctions crisis.
China uses water cannon against Philippine vessels for second day near Scarborough Shoal
China used water cannon against Philippine vessels for a second day, deepening fears that coercion near Scarborough Shoal could trigger a wider crisis.
Saudi nuclear deal explained: Why uranium enrichment is alarming Washington
Washington is fighting Iran over enrichment while opening that pathway to Saudi Arabia. The nuclear deal now tests US non-proliferation credibility.
Why Houthi Red Sea threats could trap global oil markets
Houthi Red Sea threats and Hormuz disruption could pressure oil prices, Saudi exports, U.S. military capacity and global inflation.
ASEAN ministers demand Hormuz reopening as Iran war threatens Southeast Asian economies
Iran threatens ASEAN’s energy security while Myanmar and the South China Sea remain unresolved. Manila must turn diplomatic access into measurable progress.
Karim Khan removal vote explained: What happens at the International Criminal Court on July 24?
The ICC faces an internal misconduct crisis and an external United States attack. The July 24 vote will test whether the court can survive both.
Israel-Lebanon framework explained: Can Hezbollah be disarmed without another war?
Israel and Lebanon signed a US-backed framework linking Israeli withdrawals to Hezbollah disarmament, but the armed group warns of civil war.
Israel issues first southern Lebanon evacuation warning since ceasefire as withdrawal talks stall
Israel’s first evacuation warning since the Lebanon ceasefire tests Washington talks over troop withdrawals, buffer zones and Lebanese army control.