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Tuesday, 12 May 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 17:25 CST
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Strait of Hormuz closure deflates global helium supply

The blockade in the Strait of Hormuz is affecting not only oil, but the global helium supply.

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How Israel is destroying healthcare infrastructure in southern Lebanon

Israel's attacks on hospitals, medical centres and healthcare workers are fuelling displacement and a health crisis.

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Iranian women footballers reveal ‘enormous pressure’ of the Asian Cup saga

Two Iranian players who sought asylum in Australia before changing their minds tell their story to Al Jazeera.

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Hegseth fires US Army chief of staff in reported string of dismissals

Retirement of Randy George is latest high-profile dismissal since the US defence secretary took office last January.

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Iran war: What is happening on day 35 of US-Israeli attacks?

The US and Israel have hit a century-old medical research centre and a bridge near Tehran.

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Myanmar’s coup leader elected president by pro-military parliament

Min Aung Hlaing wins 429 out of the 584 votes cast by MPs to become the ⁠country's president.

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How China’s ‘teapot’ refineries are cushioning it from Iran war oil crisis

Small independent refineries are helping China continue importing oil from Iran.

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Iran war live: Ex-FM Zarif says Tehran should ‘declare victory, make deal’

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

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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.

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How war on Iran turned Pakistan’s LNG surplus into a looming shortage

Pakistan braces for gas shortage crisis as LNG supplies collapse amid escalating regional conflict.

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Donald Trump fires loyalist Attorney General Pam Bondi

President Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi, a loyalist and tenacious Trump defender.

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Pakistan says a new round of peace talks with Afghanistan is underway in China

Pakistan confirmed it was holding peace talks with Afghanistan's Taliban government in China, where Beijing is trying to broker a lasting ceasefire after weeks of fighting.

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Cuba releasing 2,010 prisoners as the US pressures the island's government

The Cuban government said the pardons were a "humanitarian gesture" in connection with Holy Week and didn't mention mounting pressures with the U.S.

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Iran vows retaliation after deadly US strike on bridge in Karaj

Iranian officials say the country’s largest bridge will be “built back stronger,” but America’s standing won't recover.

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Trump unveils 100 percent tariff on drugs to push for pharmaceutical deals

US president has said that he will use tariffs to bring down costly medical drugs, but the impact remains uncertain.

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