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World on the cusp of a new nuclear arms race, says SIPRI

Mon, 06/16/2025 - 11:27
The nine nuclear-armed states are building bigger bombs and longer-range delivery systems as the world loses stability.

Little sign of restraint as Israel and Iran continue to swap deadly strikes

Mon, 06/16/2025 - 10:45
Defiant rhetoric suggests little prospect of pull back in hostilities as wider fears of a wider regional conflict rise.

‘Horrifying’: UN slams Israeli actions in Gaza as more aid seekers killed

Mon, 06/16/2025 - 10:45
UN rights chief says Israel's warfare methods 'inflicting horrifying, unconscionable suffering on Palestinians'.

The Kerch Bridge is ‘doomed’

Mon, 06/16/2025 - 10:33
Series of attacks on the bridge suggests Ukraine’s determination to sever the link to the Russian mainland at all costs.

UN cuts global aid plan as funding plummets

Mon, 06/16/2025 - 10:07
'Brutal funding cuts leave brutal choices,' says aid chief, as humanitarian appeal slashes and priorities refocused.

Iran and Israel’s long range war

Mon, 06/16/2025 - 09:54
In this episode of Project Force, Al Jazeera's Alex Gatopoulos examines Israel's unprecedented strike on Iran’s nuclear

Latest Iranian missile barrage kills at least 5 in Israel

Mon, 06/16/2025 - 09:40
Israel has come under attack, for the third day in a row, as Iran launches a fresh wave of strikes.

Iran’s air defence batteries fire over Tehran as Israel continues to attack

Mon, 06/16/2025 - 09:14
Iran’s air defence batteries have been firing overnight in Tehran to counter a fourth night of Israeli bombs.

Trump hopes for Israel-Iran deal but cautions fighting may be prolonged

Mon, 06/16/2025 - 08:36
Donald Trump tells reporters he hopes Iran and Israel can real a deal to end the fighting.

Wagner vs Africa Corps: The future of Russian paramilitaries in Mali

Mon, 06/16/2025 - 08:31
As mercenaries leave Mali, experts say remaining Kremlin-controlled Africa Corps is more than just 'Wagner rebranded'.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,208

Mon, 06/16/2025 - 08:22
Here are the key events on day 1,208 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

New Sri Lanka mass grave discovery reopens old wounds for Tamils

Mon, 06/16/2025 - 08:15
So far, 19 bodies have been found. Thousands of Tamils were disappeared during civil war that ended in 2009.

Baseball star Shohei Ohtani to make Los Angeles Dodgers pitching debut

Mon, 06/16/2025 - 07:46
The Japanese player will pitch for his MLB side for the first time since his signing a $700m contract with them in 2024.

Golf: JJ Spaun wins rainy US Open for first major title

Mon, 06/16/2025 - 06:46
World number one Scottie Scheffler finished seventh, while a struggling Rory McIlroy ended the major on 17th.

Why India refused to join SCO condemnation of Israel’s attacks on Iran

Mon, 06/16/2025 - 05:37
India broke with the rest of the grouping led by Russia and China in a balancing act. What were New Delhi's compulsions?

Suspect in shooting of two Minnesota lawmakers captured

Mon, 06/16/2025 - 04:45
Vance Boelter arrested after a two-day manhunt in the US state.

Who are Iran’s new top military leaders after Israel’s assassinations?

Sun, 06/15/2025 - 23:29
Iran has been forced to replace several military leaders, including the head of the army and the IRGC.

At least one person killed, several injured, after earthquake hits Peru

Sun, 06/15/2025 - 22:52
The ​​United States Geological Survey (USGS) says the earthquake registers a 5.6 magnitude.

PSG dismantle Atletico Madrid 4-0 in impressive Club World Cup opener

Sun, 06/15/2025 - 22:39
Champions League winners PSG beat fellow European heavyweights Atletico Madrid at the Rose Bowl in California in the US.

Russell wins F1 Canadian GP as McLaren’s Norris and Piastri collide late

Sun, 06/15/2025 - 21:31
George Russell wins his fourth career GP while McLaren's Lando Norris crashes out after touching teammate Oscar Piastri.

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