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Signed in 1968 and entered into force in 1970, the international treaty is aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and technology. India, Pakistan and Israel are not parties to it. What is its significance?

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Decades after Judi Dench played M in Bond films, MI6 gets first woman chief

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Expert Explains | War in Middle East: what nextSubscriber Only

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Israel has the capabilities to keep up its strikes on Iran, but its maximalist goals might still be out of reach. For Tehran, the choices are stark, but Netanyahu's actions seem to be pushing its neighbours closer to Iran.

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PM Modi in Cyprus: 3 reasons why the nation matters for India, what is the Turkey angleSubscriber Only

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Every Friday, we recap highlights of the news from China. This week, yet another attempt was made to ease US-China trade tensions. Taiwan flagged a case of damage to undersea cables, and President Xi Jinping met with China’s Panchen Lama.

Will go after other targets if no peace, says Trump as US strikes 3 nuclear sites in Iran

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President Donald Trump said that the United States military had struck three nuclear-related facilities in Iran, marking a dramatic escalation in the ongoing conflict and a direct American role in efforts to dismantle Tehran’s infrastructure. The strikes represent the most significant direct US military action against Iranian territory in years and come amid rising regional tensions.

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