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Middle East
‘New era’: Iraq PM says he will sign security deal with Britain
Mohammed Shia al-Sudani touts Iraq-UK ties in London visit, will sign security and strategic partnership deals.
14 Jan 2025 - 12:39PM
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Middle East
At UN, Israel accuses Hezbollah of trying to rebuild with Iran’s help
14 Jan 2025 - 9:57AM
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Iran
Iran, European powers hold ‘constructive’ nuclear talks ahead of Trump return
14 Jan 2025 - 12:40PM
Israel-Gaza war
Hamas accepted draft agreement for Gaza ceasefire, release of hostages: officials
The plan still needs to be submitted to the Israeli Cabinet for final approval.
14 Jan 2025 - 9:21PM
Supporters of Israeli hostages during a protest in Tel Aviv, Israel on Monday. Photo: Reuters
Italy
Italy releases Iranian wanted by US in deadly drone attack on troops
Iranian Mohammad Abedini was arrested in Italy last month at the behest of the US for supplying parts for drone used in 2024 attack.
13 Jan 2025 - 2:45PM
Israel-Gaza war
Biden pushes for immediate Gaza ceasefire in call with Netanyahu
US national security adviser says parties are very close to a deal to halt fighting, free hostages.
13 Jan 2025 - 4:00PM
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History
Like a giant jigsaw puzzle, Iraq’s historic treasures become whole again
Archaeologists are painstakingly putting together artefacts at Nimrud shattered by Islamic State jihadists, undaunted by the colossal task.
12 Jan 2025 - 5:15PM
An archaeology expert catalogues destroyed artefacts - which range from bas-reliefs and sculptures to decorated slabs depicting mythical creatures - at the archaeological site of Nimrud, south of Mosul, Iraq, on January 3, 2025. Photo: AFP
Middle East
Arab, EU diplomats in Saudi for talks on support for Syria
The discussions will take place in two sessions – the first featuring Arab officials and the other with diplomats from other parts of the world.
12 Jan 2025 - 4:13PM
Israel-Gaza war
Israeli PM sends Mossad chief to Gaza ceasefire talks in sign of progress
Spy agency director David Barnea’s presence means high-level Israeli officials who would need to sign off on any agreement are now involved.
12 Jan 2025 - 3:10PM
Middle East
Syrians sing songs of victory, revolution a month after Assad’s overthrow
Singer Wasfi Maasarani marked his return to Syria after 13 years in exile, having toured the US and Europe in support of the rebels.
11 Jan 2025 - 7:35PM
Israel-Gaza war
Lancet study estimates Gaza death toll 40 per cent higher than recorded
UK-led group of researchers estimated that almost 60 per cent of deaths were women, children and the elderly.
10 Jan 2025 - 12:59PM
Palestinians carry the body of a child at the site of an Israeli strike on a house in Nuseirat, in the central Gaza Strip. Photo: Reuters
Israel-Gaza war
Poland says won’t arrest Netanyahu if he visits for Auschwitz commemoration
The Israeli leader is subject to a warrant by the International Criminal Court for alleged war crimes in Gaza.
10 Jan 2025 - 5:20AM
Middle East
Lebanon’s army chief Aoun elected president, showing regional shifts
Election of Joseph Aoun is seen as a step towards reviving government institutions and securing international aid for Lebanon’s struggling economy.
9 Jan 2025 - 9:54PM
Israel-Gaza war
Israel army says body of hostage retrieved from Gaza
The body was found as international mediators kept up a push for a ceasefire and hostage release deal.
9 Jan 2025 - 11:32AM
United States
US moves 11 Guantanamo detainees to Oman after more than 2 decades without charge
Transfer of men leaves 15 people still held at the controversial American base in Cuba.
7 Jan 2025 - 12:16PM
At one point, almost 800 people were held at the facility. File photo: TNS
Israel-Gaza war
Hamas official says ready to free 34 Gaza hostages under mooted deal
Israel and Hamas wrangle over the details of a deal to halt fighting in the Gaza Strip and return hostages home.
6 Jan 2025 - 6:47PM
Israel-Gaza war
UNRWA says 7 babies dead in Gaza from cold weather, lack of shelter
Displaced Palestinians in war-torn Gaza are living in tents with little protection against the elements.
6 Jan 2025 - 1:29PM
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Middle East
Red Cross says determining fate of Syria’s missing ‘huge challenge’
The fate of tens of thousands of missing people remains one of the most harrowing legacies of the conflict that started in 2011.
5 Jan 2025 - 7:48PM
Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross. Photo: dpa
Middle East
Clashes in Syria between pro-Turkey, Kurdish forces kills 101, monitor says
Clashes have killed 85 fighters from pro-Turkish groups and 16 from the Kurdish-dominated Syrian Democratic Forces.
5 Jan 2025 - 6:43PM
Syrian conflict
Syrian photographer’s return to war-torn hometown is ‘like a dream’
Douma, near Damascus, endured years of terror under Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Sameer al-Doumy escaped, and thought he’d never get back there.
5 Jan 2025 - 4:15PM
Middle East
Israeli military says missile from Yemen intercepted
The missile interception comes only days after an attempted missile and drone strike by the Houthis on Israel.
11 Jan 2025 - 11:17AM
Open Questions series
China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024
23 Dec 2024 - 2:30PM
Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty
22 Nov 2024 - 12:38PM
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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed
8 Nov 2024 - 12:01AM
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China’s evolving role in Middle East conflicts, according to an academic
29 Aug 2024 - 10:09AM
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This economist says China’s property oversupply is far from over. Here’s why
6 Aug 2024 - 9:19AM
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Ex-World Bank economist on why ‘China will not be misled’, dodging Japan’s fate
5 Aug 2024 - 8:16PM
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China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024
23 Dec 2024 - 2:30PM
Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty
22 Nov 2024 - 12:38PM
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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed
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China’s evolving role in Middle East conflicts, according to an academic
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This economist says China’s property oversupply is far from over. Here’s why
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