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Berlin factory's shift to munitions fuels local debate

Armed only with a tin of cookies, a thermos of coffee, and a carton of oat milk, a handful of campaigners spent a sunny afternoon outside a factory in central Berlin last week trying to distribute flyers to the workers entering and leaving the grounds.

Israel and Iran Clash as Evacuations Accelerate

Skip next section Second Iranian vessel heads towards Sri Lankan waters March 5, 2026 Second Iranian vessel heads towards Sri Lankan waters A second Iranian ship is looking to enter Sri Lankan waters, one day after a US submarine sunk the Iranian warship off the island's southern coast, government ministers said.

Modi Urges Peace Amid Iran Conflict

Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know New Delhi to host global diplomats for Raisina Dialogue 2026 Indian MEA yet to comment on Iranian warship sunk in Indian Ocean PM Modi and Finnish President Alexander Stubb meet in Delhi, discuss Iran Here's what was making headlines in India on

Possible futures for Iran after a US–Israel conflict

When the US and Israel began pounding Iran on February 28, people in Tehran stood on their roofs and cheered. This reaction from Iranians was not one that one would expect, given the war'scontroversial nature under international law and how the Iranian government regards the US and Israel as bitter enemies.

China pares 2026 growth target amid weak consumption

China on Thursday set its economic growth target for 2026 at 4.5% to 5%, which is the country's lowest annual growth target in decades. Last year's target was around 5%. The lowered growth target comes as the government tries to address low domestic consumption and a flagging property market in 2026.

Why Russia Is Not Coming to Iran's Aid

Just hours after Israeli and US bombs started hitting Tehran on Saturday, Russia's permanent representative to the UN, Vassily Nebenzia, called it an "unprovoked act of armed aggression against a sovereign and independent UN member state."

Partner of Labour MP Arrested in China Spy Probe

The partner of a sitting Labour member of parliament was one of the three men arrested by British police on Wednesday, media reports say. British police said in a statement that three men were arrested on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service.

Greek Appeals Court Upholds Golden Dawn Convictions

A Greek appeals court Wednesday upheld the 2020 convictions of leaders and associates of the neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party. A Greek court in 2020 found the party guilty of running a criminal organization under the disguise of a political party in a major win for democracy in the country.

Kenya on Edge as Middle East Conflict Escalates

Kenyan President William Ruto in the weeks leading up to the US-Israel war with Iran called for restraint and dialogue, urging de-escalation while reaffirming Kenya's long-standing support for multilateral diplomacy and international law. Now he has spoken out against the war.

US Submarine Sinks Iranian Frigate Near Sri Lanka

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth confirmed the US military sank an Iranian frigate off the coast of Sri Lanka in international waters on Wednesday morning, emphasizing the reach of the US military as Washington continues to expand its war on Iran.

Mapping the US-Israel Campaign Against Iran

Following weeks of negotiations between US and Iranian officials over Iran's nuclear program, the United States and Israel on February 28 launched a coordinated cooperation dubbed Operations