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China test-fires missile from submarine into Pacific Ocean

China test-fires missile from submarine into Pacific Ocean

China's navy test-fired a missile from a nuclear submarine into the Pacific Ocean on Monday, alarming Japan, Australia and New Zealand officials

Asia
India eyes oil exploration expansion after Middle East war shortages

India eyes oil exploration expansion after Middle East war shortages

India is expanding domestic crude oil exploration after Middle East war disruptions exposed its heavy reliance on imports, the oil minister says

Europe
Outgoing UK PM Starmer warns successor to remain active on international stage

Outgoing UK PM Starmer warns successor to remain active on international stage

Outgoing UK PM Keir Starmer warns successor Andy Burnham that the next leader cannot ignore global conflicts or spend less time on international diplomacy

Middle East
Israel army chief vows to act 'decisively' against Hezbollah in south Lebanon

Israel army chief vows to act 'decisively' against Hezbollah in south Lebanon

Israel's army chief Eyal Zamir vowed decisive action against Hezbollah in south Lebanon, warning of a rapid return to offensive operations.

North America
'Very dangerous' super typhoon nears US Pacific islands

'Very dangerous' super typhoon nears US Pacific islands

Super Typhoon Bavi, a category 5-equivalent storm, is nearing Guam and the Northern Marianas, prompting mass evacuations across US Pacific islands