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China’s Xi Jinping meets Central Asian leaders: Why their summit matters

China is the region's top trading partner, but Russia and the US both have a presence, too.

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UN rights chief: Israel is causing ‘unconscionable suffering’ in Gaza

UN human rights chief Volker Türk condemned the “horrifying, unconscionable suffering” inflicted by Israel in Gaza.

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Footage shows damage to apartment complex in Israel after Iranian strike – video

At least three people have been killed and more than 30 others injured after missiles hit a residential building in the city of Petah Tikva, near Tel Aviv. There have been Iranian strikes on other Israeli cities including Tel Aviv and Haifa, increasing…

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Israel Closed its Airspace After Attacking Iran, Leaving Thousands of Israelis Stranded Abroad

Since its surprise attack on Iran, and subsequent strikes by Tehran, Israel has closed its skies to civilian air traffic, leaving its citizens stuck overseas indefinitely.

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Iran’s nuclear sites have not suffered damage since Friday, says energy chief

Rafael Grossi says while buildings above ground in Natanz have been destroyed, strategic locations underground have not been struckMiddle East crisis – live updatesIran’s key nuclear sites have not suffered any further damage since Friday, the first da…

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Iran and Israel crisis: what does it mean for the price of oil?

Banks and forecasters say price trajectory will depend on how far the military and humanitarian crisis escalatesBusiness live – latest updatesMiddle East crisis – latest updatesThe escalating crisis between Israel and Iran has already triggered the lar…

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Israeli foreign minister says operation in Iran not finished as Tehran tells UN its strikes are ‘self defence’ – live updates

Hostilities continue for fourth day; Israeli foreign minister says operation in Iran is not done as Netanyahu claims strikes have set Tehran back a ‘very long time’Israel issues Tehran evacuation order as Iran threatens to leave nuclear weapons treatyI…