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Iran Sends US Peace Terms via Qatar as Oil Crosses $100 a Barrel

Iran's security chief says Tehran has sent Washington conditions to end the war through Qatar, including lifting the US naval blockade, as oil crosses $100

China Tests Star-Based Navigation for Its 2030 Jupiter Mission

Chinese researchers tested stellar aberration navigation aboard the Tianhui-7 satellite in January, fixing its position to within 5km ahead of a 2030 Jupit

Hong Kong Cuts Subsidised Physiotherapy Places by a Third for 2027-28

Hong Kong's Education Bureau cut subsidised physiotherapy places by about a third for 2027-28 as graduates face a tightening job market

China Sets 2030 Target for Public Cultural Services in 15th Five-Year Plan

China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism issued a 15th Five-Year Plan for public cultural services, setting 2030 targets and 18 key engineering projects.

China Unveils Publishing Industry Plan for 2026–2030 With 33 Major Projects

China's National Press and Publication Administration has issued a publishing industry plan through 2030, listing eight priority areas and 33 major project

Iranian Lawmaker Says Nuclear Treaty No Longer Binding

An Iranian lawmaker said Sept 12 that Tehran no longer regards the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty as binding, amid the current round of hostilities.

Syria Plans Private Jet Hub at Mezzeh Airport Over Suspected Mass Graves

Syria's plan to convert Mezzeh military airport into a private jet hub draws alarm over suspected mass graves and unpaid land claims in Damascus.

Saudi Arabia Shuts East-West Pipeline After Attacks Cause Injuries

Saudi Arabia closed its East-West oil pipeline on Friday after attacks the previous day caused several injuries, the energy ministry said.

Iran Strikes US Sea Drone in Hormuz as Two Ships Hit Off Oman

Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it struck a US surface drone in the Strait of Hormuz as two ships were hit off Oman and Saudi Arabia shut a key pipeline.

Houthis Seize Yemen’s Entire Red Sea Coast Near Bab al-Mandab Strait

Yemen's Houthi forces have taken control of nearly the entire western Red Sea coastline near the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a key global shipping and oil route.

Israel Destroys Hezbollah Tunnel Network in Southern Lebanon, Triggering 4.1 Tremor

Israel said Thursday it demolished Hezbollah tunnels beneath the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, an operation that triggered a 4.1 magnitude tremor

Trump Says Iran War Will End Right After November Midterms

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the war with Iran would end immediately after the November midterm elections, tying oil prices to the same date.

Houthis Seize Yemen’s Mocha Port, Tightening Grip on Bab el-Mandeb Strait

Yemen's Houthis captured the port city of Mocha on Thursday, tightening control over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait as fighting escalated across multiple fronts.

IAEA Board Refers Iran to UN Security Council for First Time in 20 Years

The IAEA board voted on Wednesday to refer Iran to the UN Security Council for nuclear non-compliance, the first such move in 20 years.

Brent Crude Nears $100 as Iran Strikes US Base in Jordan

Oil prices surged toward $100 a barrel Wednesday as Iran struck a US base in Jordan and American forces destroyed five Iranian tankers.

Netanyahu Denies Book Claim He Was Warned Before October 7 Attack

A new Haaretz-linked book claims Netanyahu was warned by the UAE president before the October 7 Hamas attack. The Israeli PM calls the allegation an "absol

US Strikes Iranian Tankers After New Missile Attacks on Navy Warship

The U.S. struck multiple Iranian oil tankers Tuesday after attempted missile attacks on a Navy warship, as the seven-month war around the Strait of Hormuz

Dow Sheds 500 Points as Oil Nears $100 on Saudi Houthi Attacks

The Dow dropped about 500 points Wednesday as Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia injured 73 and drove oil toward $100 a barrel.

UK Bans Trade From Israeli West Bank Settlements, Drawing US and Israeli Criticism

Britain said on Tuesday it will ban goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, drawing criticism from the US, Israel and some British MPs.

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