'Be serious... don't speak every day': Macron criticises Trump approach to Iran war

The comments were an apparent jab at the US leader's sometimes contradictory stance on the US-Israeli war against Iran.

Middle East crisis live: Trump urges Iran to make deal after bridge strike

US president warns Iran after strike; UN vote on authorizing the use of ‘defensive’ force to protect shipping in the strait of Hormuz delayed Full report: Trump warns Tehran ‘more to follow’ after strike destroys Iran’s largest bridge The Kuwait Petroleum Corporation said its Mina al-Ahmadi refinery was hit by drones early on Friday, setting off fires at several operating units, according to the state news agency. Emergency teams are reportedly still trying to put out the fires, but no inju...

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Iran war live: Trump warns assault on infrastructure ‘hasn’t even started’

Trump steps up threats after US strike on Iran's largest bridge, as Tehran launches attacks across the region.

Trump hails ‘victories’ in Iran; China’s underwater tunnels: SCMP’s 7 highlights

We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Controlled escalation? Trump hails ‘victories’ in Iran but vows more strikes US President Donald Trump declared the US‑Israel war against Iran had delivered “decisive, overwhelming victories”, even as he signalled that key military...

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Trump says US 'hasn't even started destroying 'what's left in Iran'

US President Donald Trump has warned of further strikes on Iran's infrastructure, including bridges and power plants, despite claiming significant damage to military assets. However, intelligence suggests Iran retains substantial missile and drone capabilities, with many launchers intact and operational. The US military has reportedly struck over 12,300 targets, but Iran's offensive power remains a concern

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From favourite to fired: How Donald Trump’s trust in Pam Bondi fell apart over time

Reports say Pam Bondi’s handling of the Epstein files and her failure to aggressively pursue investigations against Trump’s political rivals led to her exit

Trump says Israel will halt firing when US decides to end Iran war: ‘They’ll do what I tell them to do’

Trump’s anger over Iran thrusts NATO into fresh crisis

The NATO alliance has in recent years survived existential challenges - ranging from the war in Ukraine to multiple bouts of pressure and insults from US President Donald Trump, who has questioned its core mission and threatened to seize Greenland. But it is the US-Israeli war with Iran, thousands of miles from Europe, that has nearly broken the 76-year-old bloc and threatens to leave it in its weakest state since its creation, say analysts and diplomats. Trump, enraged that European countrie...

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Trump’s 25% tariffs put Korean appliance makers on alert

The administration of Donald Trump has moved to impose a blanket 25 percent tariff on finished goods containing significant amounts of steel, aluminum and copper, prompting South Korea’s home appliance makers to assess the potential fallout. Major players such as Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics are reviewing the measure, with industry sources expecting only limited short-term disruption. The move follows tariff measures introduced in June based on steel content. Korean appliance makers ex

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Trump vows to strike civilian infrastructure as Iran strikes at Gulf tech sites

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UK firms to hike prices at fastest rate since October, BoE survey shows

British companies expect to raise prices more quickly in the coming 12 months as they respond to a surge in energy prices ​due to the Iran war, cut jobs and raise pay by less than before, a ‌Bank of England survey showed on Thursday. The BoE is keeping a close watch on companies’ pricing plans […]

Trump says US forces yet to start 'destroying what's left' in Iran

Trump has repeatedly stated that the vast majority of major military targets in Iran have already been damaged or destroyed.

’Be serious... don’t speak every day’: Macron criticises Trump approach to Iran war - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

’Be serious... don’t speak every day’: Macron criticises Trump approach to Iran war  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Oil rallies, stocks tumble as Trump says US to hammer Iran further - Kuwait Times

Oil rallies, stocks tumble as Trump says US to hammer Iran further  Kuwait Times

Hegseth fires US Army chief as failed war on Iran exposes deep military cracks - presstv.ir

Hegseth fires US Army chief as failed war on Iran exposes deep military cracks  presstv.ir

“We’re going to take them back to the Stone Age”: Trump assures that Iran will be hit “extremely hard” for another two to three weeks - Seneweb

“We’re going to take them back to the Stone Age”: Trump assures that Iran will be hit “extremely hard” for another two to three weeks  Seneweb