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Cuba ‘in its last moments of life,’ Trump says as he predicts ‘great change’ for communist-ruled nation

US President Donald Trump says Cuba is in its “last moments of life,” predicting major political change while addressing Latin American leaders in Florida. Read More

Concerns over US weapon stockpiles grow as Iran war strains missile defence systems

The US and Israeli strikes on Iran have raised concerns among Democrats and others about diminishing American stockpiles of certain weapons, illustrating a longstanding production problem that some experts say could present challenges if another conf Read More

Turkey considers deploying F-16 jets to Northern Cyprus after drone strike

Turkey is weighing the deployment of F-16 fighter jets to Northern Cyprus after a drone strike hit a British base on the island, raising security concerns amid escalating regional tensions involving Iran and Hezbollah. Read More

Xi Jinping calls for absolute military loyalty as China widens anti-corruption purge

China’s President Xi Jinping on Saturday said political loyalty in the military must be ensured and called for resolutely pushing forward the fight against corruption as a military purge widened. Read More

Rapper-turned-politician Shah defeats four-time PM Oli, RSP set to form next govt in Nepal

Nepal’s rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah grinned and flashed a V for victory sign on Saturday as Election Commission officials confirmed he had defeated veteran leader KP Sharma Oli in their parliamentary constituency. Read More

Trump threatens to escalate bombings as Iran vows it will ‘never surrender’

Donald Trump threatens to intensify bombing of Iran as Tehran vows defiance amid escalating US-Israel strikes, regional missile attacks and rising civilian casualties, with fears growing over a widening West Asia conflict. Read More

PM Modi congratulates Nepal on successful polls as Balendra Shah’s party heads for landslide victory

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated the people and government of Nepal for the successful conduct of elections in the Himalayan nation, and said the historic milestone is a proud moment in Nepal’s democratic journey. Read More

Military gains, strategic uncertainty: Trump’s Iran war faces a difficult endgame

One week into the US-Israeli war against Iran that has plunged the West Asia into turmoil, President Donald Trump faces a growing list of risks and challenges that raise questions about whether he will be able to translate military successes into a c Read More