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Can China benefit from the US-Israel war with Iran? Beijing has strongly criticized the killings of Iranian leaders by the US and Israel, warning against "the law of the jungle" in international relations. But China can also apply the lessons of Iran to its Taiwan plans. Africa urges restraint as US-Israel strikes escalate tensions in Iran As US and Israeli airstrikes hit Iran, African capitals are divided — some denounce the attacks, others stay neutral, and many warn Iran against retaliating against key Gulf partners. Lebanon: Israel trades fire with Hezbollah in south and east Israel says it has killed an intelligence head in Iran-backed Hezbollah, which fired on Israel in response to Ali Khamenei's death. Lebanon's government is trying to defuse, banning Hezbollah from military activity. North Korea: Will Kim's daughter and sister fight for power? Kim Jong Un's sister Kim Yo Jong was given a promotion at a recent congress of North Korea's ruling party. But his young daughter Kim Ju Ae also looks like a rising star. Ukraine war: German parts make their way into Russian drones Hundreds of thousands of German parts have been found in drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine, despite sanctions. The Russian military apparently values German components highly. Will Iran war send oil prices above $100 a barrel? Oil markets are bracing for sharp price spikes after the US-Israel attacks on Iran and Tehran's retaliation. Iran's role as a major producer matters, but its strategic position is keeping traders on edge. Khamenei's death: 'Never thought I would see this day' The killing of Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei in an Israeli attack has triggered mixed reactions in a polarized Iran. DW spoke to Iranians both inside the country and abroad. Will Gulf states enter the Iran war? Gulf states have borne the brunt of Iranian missile attacks so far. At first, Iran targeted US assets, but that has changed. Gulf states say they won't just sit back. Iran after Khamenei: What happens next? After 36 years in power, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead, but a provisional leadership council is to secure his regime's hold on power and continue the war. Belgium seizes suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker Belgium's Defense Ministry said its forces boarded an oil tanker believed to be part of Russia's illicit shadow fleet on Sunday. The ship, reportedly sailing under false flag, has been diverted to a Belgian port. Strait of Hormuz halts after US‑Israel attack on Iran US President Trump has carried out his threat to attack Iran, shifting attention to the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most critical oil chokepoint. Iran has repeatedly threatened to block the vital waterway. Iran's supreme leader dead at 86: Who was Ali Khamenei? Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader since 1989, has been killed in US and Israeli airstrikes at the age of 86. During his rule, he fought hard to prevent the modernization of the Islamic Republic. Iran strikes: US says 'no reports' of American casualties The US said a wide range of military personnel, from the army to the coast guard, were involved in the operation against Iran.