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Israel running low on air defence, missiles as tensions escalate with Iran
The US is reportedly concerned over Israel's ability to defend itself from Iran's long-range ballistic missiles, if the conflict does not end soon
 "Israel running low on air defence, missiles as tensions escalate with Iran")
Chinese nationals flee Iran by land as Israel conflict escalates
China started evacuating its citizens from Tehran to Turkmenistan by bus on Tuesday, a distance of 1,150 km, state-run China News Service reported Wednesday
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China pitches digital yuan to challenge dollar-led global currency system
To curb overreliance on a single currency, China is pushing for a multi-polar currency system with the digital renminbi at its centre
 "China pitches digital yuan to challenge dollar-led global currency system")
These are the bunker buster bombs used by US to hit Iran's nuclear sites
Built to pierce hundreds of feet of rock, the US-only GBU-57 bunker buster bomb may be the world's only weapon capable of reaching Iran's Fordow nuclear site and Israel doesn't have it
 "These are the bunker buster bombs used by US to hit Iran's nuclear sites")
Despite close ties with Iran, Russia stands aside as Israel attacks
Analysts say the Kremlin is prioritizing its own war against Ukraine, as well as its relations with Gulf nations that don't want to see a stronger Iran
 "Despite close ties with Iran, Russia stands aside as Israel attacks")
Iran war reflects a changed west asia and a new Israeli military doctrine
For years, Israel contained its conflicts with Tehran, Hamas and Hezbollah. The broad assault on Iran highlights a shift in strategy
Who is Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's reclusive Supreme Leader?
The cleric has ruled for more than three decades, spearheading a policy of backing proxy groups to wield influence across the Middle East
 "Who is Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's reclusive Supreme Leader?")
Khamenei succession: Who might replace Iran's powerful Supreme Leader?
The Supreme Leader is the most powerful figure in Iran. What happens if Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is no longer able to fill that role?
 "Khamenei succession: Who might replace Iran's powerful Supreme Leader?")
Iran warns US intervention in Israel conflict could trigger all-out war
President Donald Trump initially distanced himself from Israel's attacks on Iran but has hinted at greater US involvement, saying he wants something much bigger than a ceasefire
 "Iran warns US intervention in Israel conflict could trigger all-out war")
'I don't care what she said': Trump on Tulsi Gabbard's Iran nukes claim
US President Donald Trump dismisses his spy chief Tulsi Gabbard's claim that Iran halted its nuclear weapons program, insisting Tehran is 'very close' to building a bomb
 "'I don't care what she said': Trump on Tulsi Gabbard's Iran nukes claim")
A look at soaring border tensions between Cambodia and Thailand
Thailand has added restrictions at the border such as limiting crossing times and barring Thai casino tourists and workers from crossing into Cambodia
 "A look at soaring border tensions between Cambodia and Thailand")
Bomb blast derails six coaches of Jaffar Express train in Pakistan
The mishap happened in the Jacobabad District of the Sindh province, which borders the volatile province of Balochistan
 "Bomb blast derails six coaches of Jaffar Express train in Pakistan")
Alleged murderer of lawmaker could face death penalty, rarity for Minnesota
Two of the six federal counts can carry the death penalty, something federal prosecutors have not sought in a Minnesota-based case since the Supreme Court reinstated capital punishment in 1976
 "Alleged murderer of lawmaker could face death penalty, rarity for Minnesota")
Volcanic eruption in Indonesia forces evacuations, flight cancellations
The eruption alert was raised Tuesday to the highest level and the danger zone where people are recommended to leave was expanded to 8 kilometres from the crater
 "Volcanic eruption in Indonesia forces evacuations, flight cancellations")
Trump turning US into electric vehicle laggard with rollback of policies
Trump ordered the elimination of subsidies and other measures boosting electric vehicles during his first day back in the White House in January
 "Trump turning US into electric vehicle laggard with rollback of policies")
N Korea plans to send military construction workers, deminers to Russia
North Korea has already supplied thousands of combat troops and a vast amount of conventional weapons to back Russia's war against Ukraine
 "N Korea plans to send military construction workers, deminers to Russia")
How Israel's layered air defence works beyond famous Iron Dome system
Israel possesses arguably one of the most effective, battle-tested air defence systems in service today
 "How Israel's layered air defence works beyond famous Iron Dome system")
Israel launches intense airstrikes in Tehran, at least 585 killled so far
The Washington-based group Human Rights Activists said it had identified 239 of those killed in Israeli strikes as civilians and 126 as security personnel
 "Israel launches intense airstrikes in Tehran, at least 585 killled so far")
First batch of Indian caregivers head to Japan amid worker shortage woes
Trained under a Sompo-NSDC programme, the first batch of Indian nursing care workers will begin working in Japan next month, helping ease its labour shortage
 "First batch of Indian caregivers head to Japan amid worker shortage woes")
Hegseth faces more grilling from Congress as Iran-Israel conflict escalates
The questions which also have touched on his firings of top military leaders and even some of his inner circle of advisers may be dominated by the escalation of airstrikes between Israel and Iran
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