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Rising Tensions Between Israel and Iran Threaten to Escalate Regional Conflict

Following intense exchanges of attacks between Israel and Iran, world leaders caution against escalation amid fears of a wider conflict destabilizing the Middle East.

By David Lee • June 14, 2025 3 MIN READ

Missile strikes targeted buildings on Friday while Israel’s Iron Dome defense system intercepted incoming rockets over Tel Aviv.

Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir (left) and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, among the most hard-line figures in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet.

Western Nations Impose Sanctions on Israel's Far-Right Ministers Amid Gaza Crisis

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Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich during a parliamentary session.

UK and Canada Impose Sanctions on Israeli Far-Right Cabinet Members Amid Gaza Conflict

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Inside the Oval Office: A Reality TV-Style Encounter Between Trump and World Leaders

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Soldiers from Japan’s Seventh Regiment undergo physical training at Camp Katsuren in Okinawa last month.

Japan Strengthens Military Presence Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Japan is bolstering its defense capabilities with new missile regiments and advanced weaponry on Okinawa, responding to China's naval assertiveness and seeking to reinforce its alliance with the U.S.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Victory Day celebrations in Moscow last month.

Inside Russia’s Spy Agency: Rising Suspicion Toward China Amid Warming Ties

A confidential Russian intelligence report reveals deep-rooted concerns within Russia’s security services about China’s espionage efforts, despite growing bilateral cooperation.

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President Trump meeting Xi Jinping in Japan in 2019 during his first term. The two leaders spoke by phone recently amid rising tensions between Washington and Beijing.

Xi Jinping Urges Trump to Curb Hardliners Threatening U.S.-China Trade Truce

In a recent phone call, China’s Xi Jinping appealed to President Trump to maintain steady leadership and resist pressure from hawkish elements that could jeopardize the fragile trade agreement between the two nations.

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Chancellor Friedrich Merz and President Trump share a cordial moment during their Oval Office meeting.

Germany's Chancellor Builds Rapport with Trump in Oval Office Meeting

Chancellor Friedrich Merz earned a warm welcome at the White House, leveraging personal ties and shared values to foster stronger U.S.-Germany relations.

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Lee Jae-myung, South Korea’s newly elected president, celebrates at a post-election rally in Seoul alongside his wife, Kim Hye-kyeong, on Wednesday morning.

South Korea’s New President Lee Jae-myung Takes Office Amid Deep National Divisions

Lee Jae-myung steps into one of South Korea’s most powerful presidencies in decades, tasked with uniting a deeply divided nation facing complex domestic and international challenges.

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Emma Ashford, a specialist in foreign policy, sheds light on President Trump’s strategies in the Middle East and Eastern Europe.

Decoding Trump’s Approach to Foreign Policy

An in-depth look at the evolving foreign policy of President Trump’s second term, focusing on key areas such as the Middle East and Ukraine.

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South Korea’s Incoming President Faces a Nation Deeply Divided Amid Global Uncertainty

The newly elected leader of South Korea will confront a polarized society and international challenges as the country seeks stability after months of political unrest.

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The port of Hamburg in Germany, a key site in the European Union’s trade surplus with the United States — a point of tension in current trade talks.

Rising U.S. Right-Wing Skepticism Clouds Prospects for EU Trade Talks

Amid accelerated efforts to reach a trade agreement, growing distrust of the European Union within the U.S. right-wing could complicate negotiations and impact transatlantic relations.

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