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The US-Israeli war on Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have had a seismic effect across the world. In Southeast Asia, economies have been paralysed due to shortages of oil, liquified petroleum gas and other essential products usually exported through the strait.The Philippines was the first country to declare a state of emergency as a result, but that has done little to alleviate shortages. The country has seen repeated protests against the spike in prices.But the impact of the Iran war has not been confined to the socioeconomic sphere. The conflict has also affected Muslim communities in…

Liverpool had insisted that a change of head coach was not on the agenda, but after assessing the situation following the end of the season last weekend, the club’s hierarchy believe the next phase requires a more front-foot, aggressive and urgent style of football.The decision to sack Slot was made by Michael Edwards, FSG’s chief executive, and Richard Hughes, Liverpool’s sporting director.Iraola, 43, is one of the most highly-rated coaches in Europe and is known for his attacking style of play.He was appointed at Bournemouth when Hughes was technical director at the Cherries, a role he left in 2024 to…

There are many questions around Slot’s transfer dealings, although owners Fenway Sports Group’s CEO of football Michael Edwards and sporting director Richard Hughes must also take responsibility.Liverpool’s key pair of power brokers were showered with bouquets in the summer. Now they must take the brickbats.Liverpool appeared so committed to the Isak deal, the player so exiled at Newcastle after his one-man strike to get a move, that it felt like they could not turn away, even after signing Ekitike.Did they really need Isak? The more you watched Liverpool before he broke a leg while scoring a goal in a victory…

Trump envoy Tom Barrack to exit formal Syria post but retain key role managing US policy in Syria and Iraq.Published On 30 May 202630 May 2026US Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack will step down from his post following the expiration of his formal mandate, but he is set to maintain a central diplomatic role managing policy for Syria and Iraq, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced.Barrack, a billionaire real estate investor and longtime confidant of President Donald Trump, has served as the administration’s primary envoy to Syria since May 2025, while concurrently serving as the US ambassador to…

United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been discussing key foreign policy issues for Washington at a defence summit in Singapore.On Saturday at the Shangri-La Dialogue, Hegseth commented on America’s main rival, China, as well as Iran, NATO and Taiwan — a major point of contention between Washington and Beijing.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listSince the US and Israel launched their war on Iran in late February, the war has rattled global markets, triggered an energy crisis and caused shortages of critical US munitions, including Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) interceptors, which cost around $12mn each.In a…

Police in Budapest are studying camera footage to identify supporters fighting before Saturday’s Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris St-Germain.A police statement said the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning.Footage emerged on social media showing what was said to be about 30 supporters of each club brawling and lighting flares.”Several fans got into a fight on May 30, 2026, at around 00:20 in Budapest’s 7th district, on Kiraly Street,” a police statement said.”The BRFK 7th District Police Department has initiated proceedings against unknown perpetrators for the crime of gang violence, within the framework of which the…

Malta’s economic situation is expected to dominate this year’s election, with rising rents and ailing infrastructure as chief concerns.Published On 30 May 202630 May 2026Voting has begun in Malta’s snap parliamentary election, which will determine who governs the Mediterranean island nation for the next five years.Polling stations opened on Saturday in a contest widely viewed as a two-horse race between the governing Labour Party and the centrist Nationalist Party.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listPrime Minister Robert Abela, who leads the Labour Party, called the election a year ahead of schedule against the backdrop of the Iran war, which…

Strikes have seen 13,000 residents without power in Zaporizhzhia as Russia and Ukraine trade drone attacks.Published On 30 May 202630 May 2026Ukraine has launched coordinated drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure across multiple regions overnight.The most significant strike hit Taganrog, Rostov Oblast, where a major port fire broke out after drones hit a tanker, fuel tank and administrative building, Russia’s RIA Novosti state media agency reported.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listEarly on Saturday, Rostov Governor Yury Slyusar confirmed the attack on Max, a Russian state-backed messaging app.“A tanker, a fuel tank, and an administrative building caught fire at…

When India’s chief justice called young, unemployed people “cockroaches”, he could never have imagined that the slur would be turned into an online satirical movement: the Cockroach Janta Party. The CJP quickly went viral, quickly racking up tens of millions of followers. The movement reflects Gen Z’s frustration with unemployment, education systems and the shrinking space for free expression in India.Contributors:Manisha Pande – Editorial director, NewslaundryVaishna Roy – Editor, Frontline magazinePriyanshi Sharma – Cofounder, Peek TVMeghnad S – Host, MeghnerdOn our radarA wave of xenophobic violence has spread across South Africa, fuelled by a toxic mix of anger, disinformation and…

It would be negligent to write about Arsenal beating a direct opponent without mentioning their most effective tool this season.PSG have only conceded 29 goals in the league this season but six of them have come from non-penalty set-pieces. The size of their squad makes this an obvious area of weakness.Thomas Frank’s Spurs lost to PSG in the Champions League earlier this season but managed to score three goals, one coming from a corner. They also lost on penalties against them in the Uefa Super Cup in August, scoring both goals in a 2-2 draw from crossed free kicks.Under Frank,…