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Did the US‑Israel strikes on Iran break international law?

Was the attack on Iran allowed under international law?  UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has condemned the ongoing offensive against Iran launched by the United States and Israel on February 28. He cited the UN Charter's ban on the use of force against another country and said the attacks were "a grave threat to international peace

Germany’s skilled trades face 200,000 worker gap

Skip next section Bayer says it has preliminary approval for glyphosate class settlement from US court March 4, 2026 Bayer says it has preliminary approval for glyphosate class settlement from US court Bayer has repeatedly said Roundup is safe to useImage: Josh Edelson/AFP/Getty Images German pharmaceutical and biotechnological giant Bayer says it has received preliminary

Iran war: UN’s red line on force tested again and again

It may only be one sentence long, but Article 2(4) of the UN Charter has been described as a "cornerstone of modern international law" — and its bright red line. It prohibits countries from threatening or using force against another state's territory or political independence. Drafted in the aftermath of World War II, its objective was

Iran war: Iranian missile headed towards Turkey destroyed

Skip next section Wrapping up Wednesday's coverage of the war with Iran March 5, 2026 Wrapping up Wednesday's coverage of the war with Iran We are closing our Wednesday blog covering the US-Israel war with Iran. Thanks for reading! We'll bring you more on the conflict and its impact on the wider Middle East and

China Sets 2026 Growth Target at 4.5%–5%

Chinese President Xi Jinping, left and Chinese Premier Li Qiang chat during the opening session of the National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing, Thursday, March 5, 2026. Ng Han Guan/AP hide caption toggle caption Ng Han Guan/AP BEIJING — China has signaled continuity rather than change for its economy, setting a slightly lower target for

Carney: I Back Strikes on Iran ‘With Some Regret’

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney, center, gestures to Daniel Mulino, Australian Assistant Treasurer as he is introduced at the start of a signing ceremony, as Canada's Finance and National Revenue Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne, right, looks on, in Sydney, Australia. Adrian Wyld/AP/The Canadian Press hide caption toggle caption Adrian Wyld/AP/The Canadian Press MELBOURNE, Australia — Canadian

U.S. submarine sinks Iranian warship in Indian Ocean as conflict widens

U.S. submarine sinks Iranian warship in Indian Ocean as conflict widens The U.S. and Israel's war with Iran has expanded to the Indian Ocean, as a U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship in international waters. Sri Lanka sinking The U.S. and Israel's war with Iran has expanded to the Indian Ocean, as a U.S. submarine

Iran Strikes Expose Limits on Dubai Influencers’ Speech

A video trend is going viral among Dubai influencers. The reels show an expat enjoying a picturesque moment in the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), while a caption appears, asking: "You live in Dubai, aren't you scared?" — referring to current regional geopolitical tensions amid the US-Israel war with Iran.   The caption that follows always

Article 2(4): The UN Charter’s Ban on Force

It may only be one sentence long, but Article 2(4) of the UN Charter has been described as a "cornerstone of modern international law" — and its bright red line. It prohibits countries from threatening or using force against another state's territory or political independence. Drafted in the aftermath of World War II, its objective was

Taiwan indicts 62 linked to alleged scam center in Cambodia

Prosecutors in Taiwan indicted 62 people on Wednesday for their alleged links to the Prince Group, a multinational network accused of running a vast system of cyberscam centers from Cambodia. The Prince Group has also been accused by the US of being a front for a ⁠multibillion-dollar ⁠online fraud and money laundering operation. Beijing has called
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