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India Can Exploit China's Maritime Vulnerability Through Asymmetric Strategy, Analysis Argues

India could establish credible deterrence against China without matching its military capabilities by exploiting Beijing's reliance on maritime chokepoints in the Indian Ocean, according to a new analysis. The argument draws parallels to Iran's ability to disrupt global energy markets through the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting New Delhi could target the sea lanes through which nearly 80 percent of China's energy imports — worth $312 billion — transit.

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Trump’s Overtures to North Korea Met With Rejection as Denuclearisation Debate Intensifies

US President Donald Trump’s decision to shorten the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield joint military exercise with South Korea as a goodwill gesture has been dismissed by North Korea, which continues to reject engagement as long as denuclearisation remains a US policy goal. The exchange has renewed debate over whether Washington should abandon the long-standing objective and pursue arms control instead.

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Houthi forces capture strategic island in Bab al-Mandab strait, tightening grip on global shipping route

Yemen's Houthi forces, backed by Iran, have seized control of a volcanic island in the Bab al-Mandab strait, one of the world's most vital maritime chokepoints, after government-aligned troops withdrew. The capture marks the latest in a series of rapid gains along Yemen's west coast, including the loss of the port city of Mocha on Thursday, and raises serious concerns for international shipping and Saudi Arabia's oil exports.

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Israel Destroys Major Underground Hezbollah Base, Triggering Tremors Felt Across Southern Lebanon

Israel's military has destroyed a large underground complex operated by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, using more than 1,000 tonnes of explosives to demolish two tunnels spanning over 2 kilometres beneath the Ali Taher Ridge. The blast generated seismic activity equivalent to a magnitude 4.1 earthquake, according to the US Geological Survey, and was felt by residents as far north as the coastal city of Saida.

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Ukraine's 'fortress belt' cities under intensified Russian assault as evacuations begin

Ukrainian police are urging civilians to immediately leave the cities of Slovyansk and Kramatorsk in the eastern Donbas region, warning that security has deteriorated so severely that forced evacuations of families with children have already begun. The appeal comes as Russia intensifies its campaign to seize the rest of Donbas, with the two cities facing almost daily glide bomb attacks.

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New Documentary Reveals Israeli Military Insiders' Testimony on Secret Systems in Gaza War

A new documentary film citing testimony from 24 Israeli military insiders has revealed the existence of secret systems used in the mass killing of Palestinian civilians during the war on Gaza. Titled NAZA and directed by Oscar-winning Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, the film premiered at the Venice International Film Festival on Thursday, where it is the only documentary competing for the prestigious Golden Lion award.

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Nearly 50,000 flee as Houthis seize Mocha, push toward Bab el-Mandeb Strait

Nearly 50,000 civilians have fled a sudden Houthi advance along Yemen's Red Sea coast, with Iran-aligned forces seizing the port city of Mocha and reaching the Hanish Islands, threatening control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait — one of the world's most vital shipping routes. The displacement, reported by aid workers, has emptied entire villages and left families trapped near frontline fighting with depleting food supplies, as the conflict becomes entangled with the broader US-Iran war.

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Houthis Seize Strategic Red Sea Port of Mokha, Dealing Major Blow to Yemeni Government

Yemen's Houthi movement has captured the strategic Red Sea port city of Mokha from Saudi-backed pro-government forces, military sources have confirmed. The seizure brings the Iran-backed group closer to controlling the Bab al-Mandab strait, a critical waterway linking the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden, and has coincided with a surge in global oil prices amid an escalating conflict with neighbouring Saudi Arabia.

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Canada, France and UK ban imports from Israeli settlements; Australia draws criticism

Canada, France and the United Kingdom have announced a joint ban on imports from Israeli settlements, calling the move a 'turning point' in efforts toward a two-state solution in the region. The announcement comes as Australia's foreign minister faces criticism for not joining the measure, and the UN's atomic watchdog has referred Iran to the Security Council for the first time in two decades.

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