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Trump calls Iran leaders deranged scumbags' as Middle East violence spirals

Trump threatens severe military action against Iran as US and Israeli forces conduct intensive bombing campaigns across the Middle East, escalating regional conflict and casualties.
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Pete Hegseth's cheerleading of attacks on Iran tempered by his belligerence to the US press

US Defense Secretary Hegseth claims unprecedented military success against Iran after 13 days of strikes, though Iranian leadership remains publicly active and attacks continue.
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1 hour ago

Trump calls Iran leaders deranged scumbags' as Middle East violence spirals

Trump threatens severe military action against Iran as US and Israeli forces conduct intensive bombing campaigns across the Middle East, escalating regional conflict and casualties.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

Pete Hegseth's cheerleading of attacks on Iran tempered by his belligerence to the US press

US Defense Secretary Hegseth claims unprecedented military success against Iran after 13 days of strikes, though Iranian leadership remains publicly active and attacks continue.
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fromTruthout
15 minutes ago

Israel Expands Bombing Campaign and Mass Displacement in Lebanon

Israeli strikes in Lebanon have killed nearly 700 people in two weeks, with displacement orders affecting 15% of the country and over 800,000 people displaced.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 hours ago

Iran team hit back at Trump over FIFA World Cup exclusion threat

Iran asserts its right to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, rejecting Trump's safety concerns and arguing that host nations must guarantee security for all participating teams.
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fromAxios
5 hours ago

Hegseth claims Iran's new supreme leader is "wounded and likely disfigured"

U.S. officials claim Iran's supreme leader is wounded and hiding, unable to appear publicly, creating uncertainty about Iran's leadership and command structure.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
6 hours ago

Cooper fumes that Iran and Russia are 'hijacking global economy' blocking the Strait of Hormuz - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Iran and Russia are disrupting global economy through oil supply threats and coordinated tactics, causing oil prices to exceed $100 per barrel and threatening worldwide inflation and cost-of-living crises.
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fromThe Washington Post
25 minutes ago

Cuba acknowledges secret meetings with U.S. as Trump dials up threats

Cuba's government acknowledges direct talks with the United States to resolve bilateral differences amid sanctions, oil blockade, and threats of regime change.
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5 hours ago

Israeli-backed Palestinian militias step up operations against Hamas in Gaza

Pro-Israel Palestinian militias based in Israeli-controlled Gaza conduct raids and assassinations in Hamas territory, receiving Israeli logistic support and increasing their military operations despite regional conflicts.
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5 hours ago

Pete Hegseth Taunts 'Disfigured' Iran Leader and His 'Rats'

We're shooting down and destroying what missiles they have in stock and, more importantly, ensuring they have no ability to make more. Their production lines, their military plants, their defense innovation centers, defeated. Iran's leadership is in no better shape—desperate and hiding—they have gone underground, cowering, that is what rats do.
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Trump Tells G7 Allies That Iran is About To Surrender' Hours Before New Leader Vowed to Avenge Martyrs'

Trump claimed Iran was surrendering to G7 leaders during a virtual meeting, but acknowledged uncertainty about Iran's leadership and inability to announce surrender, while Iran subsequently vowed to intensify conflict.
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30 minutes ago

Iran Declares Google and Microsoft to Be Military Targets

As the scope of the regional war expands to infrastructure war, the scope of Iran's legitimate targets expands. The Americans should await our countermeasure and our painful response, a spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters, the IRGC's unified combatant command declared.
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fromFortune
40 minutes ago

Flagship Dubai crypto conference Token2049, in sudden reversal, cancels due to Iran war | Fortune

Token2049 Dubai crypto conference postponed to 2027 due to Middle East conflict, regional safety concerns, and travel disruptions.
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fromwww.dw.com
5 hours ago

Who holds the biggest strategic oil reserves?

Thirty-two countries released hundreds of millions of barrels from strategic reserves to control oil prices, but Iran's Strait of Hormuz attacks and regional production cuts kept prices elevated near $100 per barrel.
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fromESPN.com
17 hours ago

F1 set to cancel Bahrain, Saudi Arabia races amid Iran war - sources

Formula 1 cancels April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to Iran conflict, reducing the 2026 season from 24 to 22 races.
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4 hours ago

Cuba confirms talks with US amid a fuel shortage crisis

These talks have been aimed at seeking solutions, through dialogue, to the bilateral differences between our two nations. There are international factors that have facilitated these exchanges. During our discussions, the Cuban side has expressed its willingness to carry out this process on the basis of equality and respect for the political systems of both states, for sovereignty, and for the self-determination of our governments.
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fromThe Nation
3 hours ago

A Sweeping Victory for Gen Z in Nepal-but Not Yet a "Revolution"

Nepal's Gen Z uprising in September resulted in 77 deaths, the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, and parliamentary dissolution, leading to special elections that swept legacy parties from power in March.
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Cuba announces release of 51 prisoners through Vatican mediation

Cuba announced the release of 51 prisoners through Vatican mediation, citing good conduct and sentence completion as reasons for the humanitarian decision.
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Cuba announces release of 51 prisoners through Vatican mediation

Cuba announced the release of 51 prisoners through Vatican mediation, citing good conduct and sentence completion as reasons for the humanitarian decision.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 hour ago

Thousands march worldwide in solidarity with Palestine, Iran on al-Quds Day

Tens of thousands of people have gathered around the world for al-Quds Day, an annual event on the final Friday of Ramadan demonstrating solidarity with Palestine and opposition to Israeli occupation. Rallies took place across numerous countries, including Iran, Malaysia, Indonesia, Kashmir and Yemen.
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2 hours ago

JUST IN: 6 Americans Now Confirmed Dead in Military Plane Crash Over Iraq

All six U.S. service members aboard a KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on Thursday have been confirmed dead; the crash was not caused by hostile or friendly fire.
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fromThe Nation
8 hours ago

Haiti Doesn't Need War. It Needs Peace.

Haitian police and international forces launched a major offensive against armed groups in Port-au-Prince, killing civilians alongside gang members, while displaced residents faced barriers to relocation due to neighborhood stigma.
fromBusiness Matters
2 hours ago

Maersk halts operations at Oman port after drone strike widens Iran conflict disruption

The Port of Salalah, located on Oman's southern coast, is one of the region's most important maritime gateways and had been widely regarded as a relatively safe alternative for shipping companies seeking to avoid the escalating risks around the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. The port sits at a critical intersection of global trade routes linking southeast Asia with Europe, Africa and the Americas.
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fromFortune
4 hours ago

How the Iran war cuts off Southeast Asia's tourism industry | Fortune

Iranian military attacks are disrupting Middle Eastern aviation hubs, forcing airlines to reroute flights and threatening Southeast Asia's tourism-dependent economies through reduced visitor access.
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fromBusiness Matters
1 hour ago

F1 set to cancel Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix amid Middle East conflict

Formula 1 is expected to cancel the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix scheduled for April 2026 due to escalating Middle East conflict and security concerns, reducing the calendar to 22 races.
fromFast Company
3 hours ago

Online scam centers in Cambodia targeted with new legislation setting hefty fines and prison time

This law is the most important legal instrument for Cambodia in combating scams online, fighting money laundering and demonstrating that Cambodia is not a paradise or a safe haven for criminals. The new legislation approved by the Cabinet sets five to 10 years in prison and a fine of 500 million to 1 billion riels for organizing or directing a technology fraud site.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

AI-generated Iran images are widespread. How do we know what to believe? | Margaret Sullivan

AI-generated deepfakes spread rapidly on social media while legitimate news images face false manipulation accusations, creating widespread distrust in visual media.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
10 hours ago

Iran war: What is happening on day 14 of US-Israel attacks?

Israeli strikes on Tehran and Iranian retaliation across the Gulf have closed the Strait of Hormuz, causing oil prices to exceed $100 per barrel and escalating regional tensions with mounting political pressure in Washington.
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fromwww.npr.org
7 hours ago

Four confirmed dead after U.S. military aircraft goes down in Iraq

A KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq killing four crew members, while Israeli leaders acknowledge uncertainty about toppling Iran's regime despite military efforts.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
11 hours ago

How Israel-US war on Iran puts $50bn in Indian remittances at risk

The US-Israel conflict with Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting global energy supplies and creating severe economic consequences for India, which depends on the Gulf for 80% of its gas and 60% of its oil.
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fromwww.dw.com
14 hours ago

Iran war nears two weeks with no signs of letting up

Iran, Israel, and the United States adopt aggressive stances as a two-week conflict escalates, causing thousands of deaths, market disruption, and surging oil prices.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

US temporarily lifts sanctions on Russian oil at sea as Iran war sees global prices surge

The US Treasury temporarily waived sanctions on stranded Russian oil for 30 days to address rising global fuel prices, while the Middle East conflict continues disrupting oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.
fromAxios
11 hours ago

Ship escorts to start in Strait of Hormuz "soon," Trump officials say

Ships would be escorted through the strait "as soon as it is possible for safe passage," once the U.S. has "complete control of the skies" and Tehran's "rebuilding capabilities for the missiles completely degraded." Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated escorts would "happen relatively soon," but added: "It can't happen now" because "all of our military assets right now are focused on destroying Iran's offensive capabilities."
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
10 hours ago

Force majeure: What is it and why have some Gulf countries invoked it?

Gulf nations Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain declared force majeure on oil and gas exports due to US-Israel military operations against Iran and resulting Strait of Hormuz shipping disruptions, causing global energy market volatility and oil prices exceeding $100 per barrel.
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7 hours ago

Why Iran is targeting the artificial intelligence infrastructure of Gulf countries

In the early hours of March 1, an Amazon data center in the UAE was struck by a drone, the company reported. Shortly afterward, another center belonging to the American tech giant suffered a direct hit. And a short time later, a third, this time in Bahrain, was damaged by another drone strike. Since Amazon is the preferred partner of many companies and governments in the region, the attacks caused immediate disruptions.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

Will Iran play at the 2026 World Cup? Explaining the state of play

Iran's World Cup participation remains uncertain amid conflicting statements from US President Trump, FIFA leadership, and Iran's sports ministry, with FIFA delaying a final decision until April 30.
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

We must finish the job': despite living on the frontline, northern Israelis try to maintain normality

We want to keep a bit of sanity for us, for the residents, for our soldiers. They come a lot these days so we want them to have a place to relax, have a beer, a coffee, something to eat, just to keep life going.
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fromwww.bbc.com
6 hours ago

Dharshini David: Economy on shaky grounds even before Iran war

Growth lost momentum in the second half of 2025 as consumers, anxious about tax increases and rising unemployment, held back. There was hope, spurred on by various indicators, that they'd start 2026 with renewed vigour. But the official data, while volatile and prone to revision, suggested the economy stalled in January.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
8 hours ago

Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will cause 'significant extra costs' for shipping and consumers - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Iran's new supreme leader declares the Strait of Hormuz should remain closed, escalating tensions with the U.S. and Israel while threatening global oil and gas supply routes.
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8 hours ago

Iran challenges the powerful US Navy in an asymmetric naval battle in the Gulf

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard attacked an oil tanker in the Persian Gulf using naval drones, demonstrating asymmetric retaliation capabilities despite massive U.S. naval deployment in the region.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
8 hours ago

Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will cause 'significant extra costs' for shipping and consumers - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Iran's new supreme leader declares the Strait of Hormuz should remain closed, escalating tensions with the U.S. and Israel while threatening global oil and gas supply routes.
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8 hours ago

Iran challenges the powerful US Navy in an asymmetric naval battle in the Gulf

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard attacked an oil tanker in the Persian Gulf using naval drones, demonstrating asymmetric retaliation capabilities despite massive U.S. naval deployment in the region.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 hours ago

Explosions near Tehran al-Quds Day march in solidarity with Palestinians

Thousands of Iranians participated in al-Quds Day rallies supporting Palestine while explosions occurred during the demonstrations, killing at least one person amid ongoing US-Israeli military operations.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
12 hours ago

Trump Aide Crashes Bessent Interview To Bring Him to Situation Room: The President Wants You Right Away'

Treasury Secretary Bessent was summoned to the White House Situation Room during a Sky News interview as military operations against Iran proceed, with significant casualties and regional disruptions to oil markets and shipping.
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fromAxios
1 day ago

What it will mean for the economy if the Strait of Hormuz stays closed

Sustained elevated oil prices from Middle East tensions risk triggering recession in major oil importers and damaging U.S. economic growth through supply disruptions and inflation.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
17 hours ago

UN fact-finding mission warns of continued human rights abuses in Venezuela

Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez has not implemented structural human rights reforms, with repression continuing and at least 87 people detained since January.
fromwww.bbc.com
9 hours ago

RAF Typhoon jets in action over Bahrain

Two jets out of the four sent to Qatar have been allocated specifically to help Bahrain intercept incoming drones, as the US-Israel war with Iran has entered its second week. It comes as Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper landed in Saudi Arabia on Thursday amid continued concern about Iranian threats to the Strait of Hormuz - a key artery for commercial shipping.
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fromTheregister
16 hours ago

Pentagon praises Palantir tech for battlefield strike speed

So we've gone from identifying the target to now coming up with a course of action, to now actioning that target, all from one system. This is revolutionary. We were having this done in about eight or nine systems where humans were literally moving detections left and right in order to get to our desired end state, in this case closing a kill chain.
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fromwww.bbc.com
7 hours ago

'Iran's women are heroes - they want to be free'

Imagine the pressure. You want to compete at your best, but then before even the game starts you have to decide how you're going to stand, how you're going to look and what you're going to do. I just think that's so unfair. The players were confused about what to do. If they salute and sing the national anthem, they are embraced and endeared by the government. If they do that, the fans, the Iranian people hate them.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
16 hours ago

Stephen Miller Wildly Claims Iran Can No Longer Unleash Violence' Despite Ongoing Attacks

I think it's important for your viewers, Jesse, and the American people to know that there's never, in history, been a more total asymmetric, one-sided annihilation of the enemy than you are witnessing and is unfolding right now in Iran.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
9 hours ago

Two killed in Oman by drones, several also fired at Saudi Arabia

Drones killed two foreign nationals in Oman's Sohar province while Saudi Arabia intercepted multiple drones targeting Riyadh's Diplomatic Quarter amid regional tensions.
fromFortune
9 hours ago

Iran's dumbest weapon is now holding the global economy hostage | Fortune

They have a "much greater effect, typically, than a missile," and can inflict millions of dollars worth of damage for just a few thousand bucks a pop. And they're pretty effective too: naval mines have caused 77% of all U.S. Navy ship casualties since 1950, per the Strauss Center at the University of Texas.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

Pentagon tells lawmakers Iran war costs top $11.3bn but true price unknown

Pentagon officials reported to lawmakers that the first six days of military conflict against Iran cost $11.3 billion, primarily in munitions, with actual total costs significantly higher when including deployment, medical expenses, and aircraft replacement.
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9 hours ago

US inflation held at 2.4% in February, but significant price pressures loom in March - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

US inflation stabilized at 2.4% year-on-year in February, but Middle East disruptions to energy supplies create uncertainty about future Fed rate cut decisions.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
11 hours ago

Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of air attacks on homes in Kabul, Kandahar

Government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said on X Friday that Pakistan's aircraft also struck fuel depots belonging to the private airline Kam Air near Kandahar airport. There was no immediate comment from Pakistan's military or government. Calls for restraint from the international community have gone unheeded by both sides.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 hours ago

Sri Lanka to repatriate remains of 84 Iranian sailors killed in US attack

Sri Lanka is repatriating 84 Iranian sailors killed when their frigate was torpedoed by a U.S. submarine, while hosting 251 Iranian sailors total on the island.
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