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North Korea fired several missiles, South Korean military says - Reuters
North Korea fired several missiles, South Korean military says Reuters
May 26, 2026Chinese ship leaves after tense standoff near Taiwan-controlled islands - Reuters
Chinese ship leaves after tense standoff near Taiwan-controlled islands Reuters
May 24, 2026Why Russian jets intercepting an RAF spy plane is 'serious incident'
The BBC's Frank Gardner explained how the incident highlighted tense relations between Russia and Nato.
May 20, 2026US military jets and drones tracked near Cuba as tensions rise
Tracking data shows several flights by US Navy reconnaissance jets and drones during the last week.
May 20, 2026UAE says drone that hit near its nuclear plant was launched from Iraq - Reuters
UAE says drone that hit near its nuclear plant was launched from Iraq Reuters
May 19, 2026Risks of direct Russia-NATO clash are increasing, senior Russian diplomat says - Reuters
Risks of direct Russia-NATO clash are increasing, senior Russian diplomat says Reuters
May 19, 2026Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China's Xi
The US president says he wants Beijing and Taipei to "cool down" tensions over the self-governing island.
May 15, 2026IMF says constructive US-China dialogue, reduced tensions good for world economy - Reuters
IMF says constructive US-China dialogue, reduced tensions good for world economy Reuters
May 14, 2026Trump's feuds, tensions with allies likely to outlast Iran war - Reuters
Trump's feuds, tensions with allies likely to outlast Iran war Reuters
May 9, 2026Pope Leo, after Rubio meeting, asks God to inspire leaders to calm tensions - Reuters
Pope Leo, after Rubio meeting, asks God to inspire leaders to calm tensions Reuters
May 8, 2026Vatican's careful words on Pope-Rubio meeting imply deep Trump tensions - Reuters
Vatican's careful words on Pope-Rubio meeting imply deep Trump tensions Reuters
May 8, 2026Venice Biennale jury resigns days before start of exhibition
It follows growing tensions over the return of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
April 30, 2026Iran tightens control of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks - Reuters
Iran tightens control of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks Reuters
April 23, 2026Gold falls on stronger dollar amid renewed US-Iran tensions - Reuters
Gold falls on stronger dollar amid renewed US-Iran tensions Reuters
April 20, 2026Dollar hits one-week high as Middle East tensions reignite - Reuters
Dollar hits one-week high as Middle East tensions reignite Reuters
April 19, 2026King will not meet Epstein survivors on US visit
The US state visit will see the King heading into choppy diplomatic waters during London-Washington tensions.
April 14, 2026Hormuz at near standstill as Iran warns ships to keep to its waters - Reuters
Hormuz at near standstill as Iran warns ships to keep to its waters Reuters
April 9, 2026US strikes military targets on Iran's Kharg Island, US official says - Reuters
US strikes military targets on Iran's Kharg Island, US official says Reuters
April 7, 2026US rescues airman, vows 'hell' for Iran if Strait stays shut - Reuters
US rescues airman, vows 'hell' for Iran if Strait stays shut Reuters
April 4, 2026'You're no longer my sister' - rows erupt as war divides Iranian families
People in Iran describe angry scenes and tense relationships as rifts open up over the war.
March 31, 2026