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‘The people stood up’: how war turned Iran towards ‘everyday nationalism’

Israel’s attacks helped forge a new sense of patriotism and raised expectations for a future of reformist politics

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2025

Who else was in Daniel Andrews’ group photo with Xi, Putin and Kim?

Group photo taken after Beijing military parade raised eyebrows in Australia for featuring former Victorian premier alongside other leaders. Here’s who else was in the frame

The Guardian - AU · Sep 4, 2025

Who is attending China’s military parade and what weapons are going to be shown off?

China’s military parade paves the way for Xi Jinping to be christened the biggest leader in the East to take on Donald Trump's aggressive trade and geopolitical policies, reports Alisha Rahaman Sarkar

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025

Putin and Modi in China for Shanghai Cooperation summit hosted by Xi

President Xi Jinping gathered the leaders of Russia and India among dignitaries from around 20 Eurasian countries on Sunday for a showpiece summit aimed at putting China front and centre of regional relations.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 31, 2025

China's Xi Welcomes Leaders In Tianjin Ahead Of Summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping began welcoming dignitaries including United Nations chief Antonio Guterres and Egyptian Premier Moustafa Madbouly on Saturday before a summit attended by leaders from more than 20 countries.

International Business Times · Aug 30, 2025

Iran and Europe hold Geneva nuclear talks as sanctions deadline looms

Tehran will hold nuclear talks with France, Britain and Germany on Tuesday in Geneva – the second round of meetings since Iran's 12-day war with Israel in June derailed negotiations with Washington. The European partners have threatened to trigger UN sanctions unless Tehran resumes cooperation with the IAEA nuclear watchdog.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 26, 2025

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,279

Here are the key events on day 1,279 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Aug 26, 2025

Iran rejects sanctions threats before renewed nuclear talks with Europe

Iran and European countries agree to resume nuclear talks next week despite threats of unilateral sanctions.

Al Jazeera · Aug 22, 2025

Russian allies Belarus and Iran agree to boost defence as part of raft of agreements

Lukashenka, a close ally of President Vladimir Putin, allowed Russia to use Belarusian territory as a staging ground for Moscow’ full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and later allowed the deployment of Russian tactical nuclear missiles.

Euronews · Aug 21, 2025

Russian allies Belarus and Iran agree to boost bilateral defense ties

Belarus and Iran signed have new agreements to boost bilateral ties in areas including defense

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025