Beijing has strongly criticized the killings of Iranian leaders by the US and Israel, warning against "the law of the jungle" in international relations. But China can also apply the lessons of Iran to its Taiwan plans.
Violent demonstrations erupted in several Pakistani cities over the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Authorities sent in the army and imposed a curfew in the majority Shiite region of Gilgit-Baltistan.
Kim Jong Un’s sister Kim Yo Jong was given a promotion at a recent congress of North Korea’s ruling party. But his young daughter Kim Ju Ae also looks like a rising star.
Israel says it has killed an intelligence head in Iran-backed Hezbollah, which fired on Israel in response to Ali Khamenei’s death. Lebanon’s government is trying to defuse, banning Hezbollah from military activity.
As US and Israeli airstrikes hit Iran, African capitals are divided — some denounce the attacks, others stay neutral, and many warn Iran against retaliating against key Gulf partners.
After 36 years in power, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead, but a provisional leadership council is to secure his regime’s hold on power and continue the war.
Gulf states have borne the brunt of Iranian missile attacks so far. At first, Iran aimed at US assets but that changed. Gulf states say they won’t just sit back when attacked. But what exactly could that mean?
The killing of Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei in an Israeli attack has triggered mixed reactions in a polarized Iran. DW spoke to Iranians both inside the country and abroad.
Oil markets are bracing for sharp price spikes after the US attack on Iran and Tehran’s retaliation. Iran’s role as a major producer matters, but its strategic position is keeping traders on edge.
Belgium’s Defense Ministry said its forces boarded an oil tanker believed to be part of Russia’s illicit shadow fleet on Sunday. The ship, reportedly sailing under false flag, has been diverted to a Belgian port.
