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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.
Ever Lovely attack explained: Why the United Nations halted Hormuz ship evacuations
A ship attack near Oman halted the United Nations Hormuz evacuation plan, exposing a dangerous dispute over Iran’s control of global energy routes.
Why Venezuela’s twin earthquakes could deepen the country’s humanitarian crisis
Venezuela’s twin earthquakes have left rising casualties, damaged infrastructure and urgent questions over rescue capacity and international aid.
Why the Senate’s Iran war powers vote could complicate Trump’s nuclear deal
The Senate’s Iran war powers vote raises new pressure on Trump’s nuclear deal, congressional authority and IAEA inspection demands.