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Taiwan has reacted to the US strike on Iran with surprise, strategic calculation and renewed debate over the island’s air defence readiness. While some observers were struck by what they saw as overwhelming US military dominance, others said the conflict underscored the urgency of accelerating plans to build a more integrated, layered air defence network amid mounting pressure from Beijing. On Monday, the island’s cabinet said relevant ministries were “closely monitoring developments in the...

Artificial intelligence has become a stronger force on the battlefield, with the US military’s use of AI-assisted strikes on Iran underscoring what analysts say is the “urgency” for China to accelerate its push for tech self-reliance. The US Department of Defence deployed Anthropic’s systems in the Iran campaign even after their deal collapsed, according to reports by The Wall Street Journal and Reuters. The technology was used for intelligence assessments, target identification and battle...

We have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering global relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Iran strikes: Trump threatens more hits, Khamenei dead, Israel mounts new attacks On the final day of February, the US and Israel launched a shock military strike on Iran, killing hundreds – including the nation’s supreme leader, the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In response, Iran launched attacks...

We have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering US-China relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Born in China, raised in the US: adoptees explore their identity at Lunar New Year The Lunar New Year is a time for Chinese people to come together to celebrate family. But for those who were born in China and adopted by US couples, the holiday period can bring up complicated feelings about...

John Souttar says fans are entitled to question Rangers' mentality after ceding a two-goal lead to Celtic - but asks to be judged at the end of the season.

John Souttar says fans are entitled to question Rangers' mentality after ceding a two-goal lead to Celtic - but asks to be judged at the end of the season.

Hegseth said Iran was building nuclear facilities underneath mountains as part of ‘blackmail ambitions’

For the second time in two games, the Union had a player sent off Sunday. And for the second time in two games, they lost, this time 2-1 to NYCFC

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in strikes by the US and Israel amid growing concern over their nuclear weapons programme as Iran hits back

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People in Iran tell the BBC they hear explosions day and night, as the US and Israel continue striking the country for a third day.

People in Iran tell the BBC they hear explosions day and night, as the US and Israel continue striking the country for a third day.