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Iran claims US attacked it from the UAE as war enters its third week

The UAE reported Iranian missile and drone attacks on Sunday, with Iran claiming to target US military assets while debris damaged civilian infrastructure including an oil facility in Fujairah.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
43 minutes ago

Medvedev ends Alcaraz's winning run, sets up Sinner final at Indian Wells

Daniil Medvedev defeated top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz 6-3, 7-6 (3) at Indian Wells, ending Alcaraz's 16-match winning streak and advancing to the final despite traveling through the Middle East conflict zone.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 hours ago

India news: Army claims Pakistani militant killed in Kashmir

Indian army killed a suspected Pakistani terrorist in an overnight military operation in Kashmir based on intelligence about an infiltration attempt.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

Middle East crisis live: Trump surprised' Iran has targeted Gulf countries and claims US decimated' Kharg Island

Iran's attacks on US Gulf allies surprised Trump, escalating regional tensions despite these countries' decades-long military partnership with the United States.
#iran-us-military-conflict
fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours ago
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Iran threatens to escalate war after Trump says many countries' will send warships to strait of Hormuz

Iran threatens to target US-linked facilities across the Middle East while the US and Israel escalate military operations, closing the Strait of Hormuz and disrupting regional oil infrastructure and maritime commerce.
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago
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Donald Trump says military targets on Iranian island 'obliterated' by US forces

The United States conducted a major bombing raid on Iran's Kharg Island, destroying military targets while sparing oil infrastructure, with threats of further action if Iran interferes with Strait of Hormuz shipping.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours ago

Iran threatens to escalate war after Trump says many countries' will send warships to strait of Hormuz

Iran threatens to target US-linked facilities across the Middle East while the US and Israel escalate military operations, closing the Strait of Hormuz and disrupting regional oil infrastructure and maritime commerce.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Donald Trump says military targets on Iranian island 'obliterated' by US forces

The United States conducted a major bombing raid on Iran's Kharg Island, destroying military targets while sparing oil infrastructure, with threats of further action if Iran interferes with Strait of Hormuz shipping.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

Trump news at a glance: president says Iran's Kharg Island demolished' and threatens more strikes just for fun'

Trump questions Iran's supreme leader's status and calls for international cooperation to secure the Strait of Hormuz, while anti-regime Iranians shift from hopeful to dismayed as US-Israeli airstrikes cause widespread civilian casualties and infrastructure destruction.
#us-iran-military-conflict
fromFortune
18 hours ago
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Iran stretches war into third week with missile strike on U.S. embassy compound in Baghdad | Fortune

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20 hours ago
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1 day ago
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U.S. hits military targets on Iran's Kharg Island as war escalates | Fortune

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fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
7 hours ago

Trump Threatens More Kharg Attacks As Gulf Arab States' Energy Infrastructure Hit

Trump ordered strikes on Iran's Kharg Island oil terminal, destroying much of it, while threatening additional attacks and rejecting Iranian peace deal proposals as insufficient.
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fromFortune
14 hours ago

Trump calls for countries to send warships to reopen Hormuz | Fortune

Trump orders military strikes on Iran's Kharg Island and calls for international warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz, threatening further bombing if Iran interferes with commercial shipping.
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fromFortune
18 hours ago

Iran stretches war into third week with missile strike on U.S. embassy compound in Baghdad | Fortune

The U.S. destroyed Iranian military sites on Kharg Island while Iran escalates attacks on Israel and Gulf states, prompting deployment of 2,500 additional Marines to the Middle East amid regional tensions.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

US attacks military sites on Iran's Kharg Island, home to vast oil facility

US military bombed Iran's Kharg Island military installations; Trump threatens to target oil facilities if Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran counters with threats to destroy US-linked oil infrastructure, escalating regional tensions and global oil prices.
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fromsfist.com
20 hours ago

Saturday Links: SF-Based Captain the First Woman to be Named United Airlines' Most Senior Pilot

Trump claimed US forces destroyed Iranian military targets on Kharg Island, but Iran denied any damage to oil infrastructure and threatened retaliation against US allies if damage occurred.
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fromFortune
1 day ago

U.S. hits military targets on Iran's Kharg Island as war escalates | Fortune

The US bombed Iranian military targets on Kharg Island and threatened to strike oil infrastructure if Iran blocks energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Trump says US may strike Iran's Kharg Island oil export hub just for fun'

Trump stated the US may conduct additional strikes on Iran's Kharg Island oil facility and called for international cooperation to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid US-Israeli military operations against Iran.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Congressman Alarmed by Trump's Latest Iran Announcement: This Is All Very Far From Being Over'

Trump's bombing of Iran's Kharg Island indicates the U.S.-Iran conflict remains far from resolution with escalating costs and no clear path to achieving stated objectives.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Trump says US may strike Iran's Kharg Island oil export hub just for fun'

Trump stated the US may conduct additional strikes on Iran's Kharg Island oil facility and called for international cooperation to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid US-Israeli military operations against Iran.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Congressman Alarmed by Trump's Latest Iran Announcement: This Is All Very Far From Being Over'

Trump's bombing of Iran's Kharg Island indicates the U.S.-Iran conflict remains far from resolution with escalating costs and no clear path to achieving stated objectives.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 hours ago

As Syria marks 15 years since anti-Assad uprising, security issues remain

Syria's 2011 uprising against Bashar al-Assad, triggered by teenage arrests for anti-government graffiti, escalated into a devastating civil war that lasted 13 years before HTS forces removed Assad in December 2024.
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fromwww.bbc.com
3 hours ago

Trump urges UK and other nations to send warships to Strait of Hormuz

Trump urges multiple nations to deploy warships to the Strait of Hormuz to secure shipping routes amid escalating tensions with Iran following US-Israel military operations.
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fromFortune
7 hours ago

U.S. calls for Americans to leave Iraq 'now' as attacks mount | Fortune

The US Embassy in Baghdad ordered all Americans to leave Iraq immediately due to escalating attacks from Iran-aligned militia groups amid ongoing regional conflict.
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fromwww.dw.com
6 hours ago

Iran war: Trump says peace deal terms not 'good enough yet'

Trump refuses to negotiate with Iran until terms improve, confirming US military strikes on Iranian oil infrastructure while questioning Iran's new supreme leader's status.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
16 hours ago

Israel bombs Basij checkpoints in Tehran as US, Iran trade fire and jabs

Israeli drone strikes target Iranian paramilitary checkpoints in Tehran, killing Basij force members amid escalating regional conflict.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
23 hours ago

Iran continues intensified attacks across Gulf in US-Israel war fallout

Iran conducted sustained missile and drone attacks across the Gulf region targeting Saudi Arabia and Qatar, with multiple interceptions reported and US military assets damaged.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Foreign secretary Yvette Cooper: Making decisions based on what the US do or say doesn't feel like sensible foreign policy'

UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper manages diplomatic fallout from US-Israeli bombardment of Iran, navigating regional tensions while mediating between allies and addressing casualties across the Middle East.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

India news: Drone attack kills 2 Indians in Oman

At least five Indians have been killed in the US-Israel war with Iran, while Indian airlines raise ticket prices due to higher fuel costs from the conflict.
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fromAxios
17 hours ago
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Trump claims international coalition to send war ships to reopen strait of Hormuz

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fromAxios
17 hours ago

Trump claims international coalition to send war ships to reopen strait of Hormuz

The Trump administration is coordinating international military efforts to keep the Strait of Hormuz open against Iranian threats, while conducting major strikes on Iranian military infrastructure.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

Trump calls on UK to send warships to keep strait of Hormuz open

Trump urges UK and allied nations to deploy warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open amid Iranian attacks on shipping that have effectively closed this critical oil trade route.
#iran-israel-conflict
fromFortune
14 hours ago
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Trump's AI czar calls for U.S. to 'get out' of war and warns Iran has a 'dead man's switch' that could render Gulf states almost uninhabitable | Fortune

fromFortune
23 hours ago
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Skyrocketing energy prices and inflation woes mount as the 'absurd' reality in Iran sinks in | Fortune

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fromFortune
14 hours ago

Trump's AI czar calls for U.S. to 'get out' of war and warns Iran has a 'dead man's switch' that could render Gulf states almost uninhabitable | Fortune

David Sacks warns that continued U.S.-Israel military escalation against Iran risks catastrophic regional consequences including infrastructure destruction and humanitarian crisis.
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fromFortune
23 hours ago

Skyrocketing energy prices and inflation woes mount as the 'absurd' reality in Iran sinks in | Fortune

A U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran threatens global economic stability through Strait of Hormuz disruption, potentially causing stagflation as oil prices surge toward $150 per barrel and ripple across groceries, employment, markets, and interest rates.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
10 hours ago

US-Israeli strike kills 15 at Isfahan factory, Iranian media says

A missile strike on Isfahan killed at least 15 factory workers, with Iran reporting 1,444 deaths and over 18,500 wounded since February 28, while cultural heritage sites and military targets face ongoing attacks.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
20 hours ago

Another 5 Palestinians killed in Israel's genocide in Gaza amid wider war

Israeli forces continue daily attacks on Gaza killing Palestinians, while humanitarian conditions deteriorate due to sandstorms, border closures, and lack of medical evacuation access amid regional conflict.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Worst nightmare': anger and frustration as Gulf states bear brunt of war they did not start

Gulf states face escalating military threats from Iranian attacks on shipping and ports while questioning their strategic alliance with the United States over Middle East conflict involvement.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
15 hours ago

Iran warns UAE Ports are 'legitimate targets' as drone and missile strikes continue - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Iran declares UAE ports as legitimate targets and warns civilians to evacuate, citing unverified claims of US military presence and escalating regional tensions.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

You are all worse than each other': anti-regime Iranians turn on Trump

Iranian anti-regime protesters who initially welcomed US-Israeli military intervention now feel betrayed as civilian casualties and environmental damage mount, shifting their perception of foreign powers as equally destructive as their own government.
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fromFuturism
20 hours ago

Police Drones in Haiti Have Killed More Than 1,000 People

Haitian security forces and private military contractors using armed drones have killed at least 1,243 people since March 2025, including 17 children and 43 confirmed civilian non-combatants.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
15 hours ago

The World Is A Safer Place': CNN Host Gives Props To Trump's Iran War

Trump's targeted strike on Iran's military capabilities aims to deter Iranian aggression in the Strait of Hormuz while preserving oil infrastructure as a deterrent card.
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fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

Trump says U.S. bombed Kharg Island, striking core of Iran's oil economy

The United States bombed Kharg Island, Iran's primary oil export terminal, threatening to cripple Iran's economy and military funding capabilities.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
17 hours ago

Iran Drone Strikes UAE Port In Retaliation Against US

The U.S. conducted major strikes on Iran's Kharg Island, prompting Iranian threats against UAE oil infrastructure and a subsequent drone attack on Fujairah port.
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fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

Trump says U.S. bombed Kharg Island, striking core of Iran's oil economy

The United States bombed Kharg Island, Iran's primary oil export terminal, threatening to cripple Iran's economy and military funding capabilities.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
17 hours ago

Iran Drone Strikes UAE Port In Retaliation Against US

The U.S. conducted major strikes on Iran's Kharg Island, prompting Iranian threats against UAE oil infrastructure and a subsequent drone attack on Fujairah port.
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fromIntelligencer
22 hours ago

Scenes From the Iran War

Two weeks into the Iran war, thousands of targets have been struck with mounting civilian casualties, displaced millions, and ongoing counterstrikes continuing despite no clear path to resolution.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
14 hours ago

Is the world ignoring Gaza?

US and Israel's military actions against Iran have diverted international attention from Gaza's humanitarian crisis and complicated ceasefire negotiations.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
17 hours ago

Hunger is looming over Yemen, urgent action is needed

Yemen faces its worst food security crisis since 2022, with 18 million people projected to face worsening food insecurity in early 2026, and famine conditions expected to emerge in four districts within two months.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Yemeni ports face shipping fee hike amid Iran conflict

New shipping surcharges of $3,000 per container threaten to increase prices for Yemen's imported food and essential goods, potentially worsening the humanitarian crisis in the war-torn country.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
17 hours ago

Hunger is looming over Yemen, urgent action is needed

Yemen faces its worst food security crisis since 2022, with 18 million people projected to face worsening food insecurity in early 2026, and famine conditions expected to emerge in four districts within two months.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Yemeni ports face shipping fee hike amid Iran conflict

New shipping surcharges of $3,000 per container threaten to increase prices for Yemen's imported food and essential goods, potentially worsening the humanitarian crisis in the war-torn country.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
8 hours ago

Pakistan strikes Afghan base after its president warns red line' crossed

Pakistan struck an Afghan military facility in Kandahar after Taliban drones targeted Pakistani civilian areas and military sites, marking the sharpest escalation in the ongoing conflict since February.
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fromFortune
11 hours ago

'Peak war panic' will likely hit financial markets in 1-3 weeks, strategist predicts, as the U.S. and Iran dig in for prolonged escalation | Fortune

The S&P 500 remains resilient despite U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, but prolonged war and oil supply disruptions could trigger market corrections as economic pressures mount on both sides.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
9 hours ago

Trinidad and Tobago extends state of emergency for another three months

Trinidad and Tobago extended its state of emergency for three months, maintaining restrictions on civil liberties for crime control despite limited effectiveness.
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fromwww.dw.com
9 hours ago

Cuba: Protesters attack ruling party's office amid blackouts

US oil blockade causes prolonged blackouts in Cuba, triggering violent protests and vandalism of Communist Party offices amid economic crisis and food shortages.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

Oil, the crisis crushing Cuba and giving Trump new leverage

Cuba faces severe electricity shortages with blackouts lasting indefinitely, causing widespread societal disruption as oil supplies from Venezuela and Mexico have ceased, leaving the nation dependent on limited Russian fuel deliveries.
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fromwww.dw.com
9 hours ago

Cuba: Protesters attack ruling party's office amid blackouts

US oil blockade causes prolonged blackouts in Cuba, triggering violent protests and vandalism of Communist Party offices amid economic crisis and food shortages.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

Oil, the crisis crushing Cuba and giving Trump new leverage

Cuba faces severe electricity shortages with blackouts lasting indefinitely, causing widespread societal disruption as oil supplies from Venezuela and Mexico have ceased, leaving the nation dependent on limited Russian fuel deliveries.
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fromFortune
17 hours ago

Kharg Island is 'the main node' of Iran's economy, and a U.S. takeover would provide leverage in any negotiations, energy expert says | Fortune

Kharg Island, Iran's primary oil export terminal, became a U.S. military target, with the Trump administration threatening further strikes if Iran disrupts Strait of Hormuz shipping.
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fromFortune
1 day ago

U.S. officials have discussed trading oil futures, Burgum says | Fortune

The Trump administration has discussed trading in oil futures markets to lower crude prices amid Iran conflict, though actual market intervention remains unconfirmed.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
10 hours ago

How war in Middle East could impact the price of your summer vacation

Middle East conflict drives oil prices up 40% in two weeks, forcing airlines to increase ticket prices and creating uncertainty for summer travel planning.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
22 hours ago

More than 110 people killed in Iran's Kurdistan: Official

At least 112 people were killed and 969 injured in US-Israel attacks on Iran's Kurdistan province, with ongoing military operations involving Kurdish forces.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
8 hours ago

Bahrain and Saudi Arabia F1 race cancellations confirmed due to Iran war

Formula One cancels Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix scheduled for April due to safety concerns from ongoing Middle East conflict and Iranian retaliatory attacks.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

Five arrested in Cuba after protest at local Communist party office

Five people arrested in Cuba after protesters vandalized a Communist Party office in Moron, setting fires and destroying property amid widespread discontent over food, medicine shortages, and power blackouts.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
14 hours ago

Protests erupt in Cuba as US restrictions spark food, energy shortages

Cuban protesters torched a communist party office in Moron during rare antigovernment demonstrations amid worsening food and electricity shortages caused by US economic restrictions.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

Five arrested in Cuba after protest at local Communist party office

Five people arrested in Cuba after protesters vandalized a Communist Party office in Moron, setting fires and destroying property amid widespread discontent over food, medicine shortages, and power blackouts.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
14 hours ago

Protests erupt in Cuba as US restrictions spark food, energy shortages

Cuban protesters torched a communist party office in Moron during rare antigovernment demonstrations amid worsening food and electricity shortages caused by US economic restrictions.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
13 hours ago

Israeli settlers shoot Palestinians in West Bank villages, steal livestock

Israeli settlers shot dead a Palestinian man, 28-year-old Amir Moatasem Odeh, on Saturday. Two other residents were injured. There was also an assault on the area of Rashayda, east of Bethlehem, on Saturday, with the local mayor describing settler violence as a near-daily reality for residents.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
23 hours ago

North Korea fires ballistic missiles as US-South Korea hold military drills

Japan estimates that the missiles reached a maximum altitude of 80 kilometres (50 miles) and flew approximately 340 kilometres before landing near the east coast of the Korean Peninsula, outside Tokyo's exclusive economic zone. Early reports indicate that no damage has been reported by nearby aircraft or ships.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

North Korea fires projectile towards sea amid US-South Korea military drills

North Korea fired a projectile toward the sea while the US and South Korea conducted military drills, with diplomatic efforts underway to resume talks with Pyongyang.
fromwww.dw.com
21 hours ago

Pakistan shoots down Taliban drones after strikes on Kabul

Afghan Taliban launched few rudimentary drones to harass the brave people of Pakistan. The drones... did not reach their intended targets. These attacks were aimed at inducing fear in the public and remind us of the terrorist mindset which drives the Afghan Taliban.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq targeted with missile, hits helipad

A missile struck a helipad inside the US Embassy in Baghdad, two security officials told the Associated Press news agency. The projectile landed within the embassy's boundaries after the Green Zone, the heavily fortified district in central Baghdad that houses Iraqi government institutions and foreign embassies, added the security officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity as they are not authorised to speak with the press.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
19 hours ago

Two Indian ships cross Strait of Hormuz as Iran says it allowed passage

Iran allowed Indian LPG tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz as a rare exception to its blockade following US-Israel attacks, easing India's critical cooking gas shortage.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

F1 cancels Bahrain and Saudi Arabia GPs because of Middle East war

Formula One cancelled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia grands prix due to Middle East conflict concerns, citing safety as the primary reason for the decision.
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fromwww.dw.com
22 hours ago

Energy crisis grips Nigeria amid US-Israel war in Iran

Iran's war exacerbates Nigeria's energy crisis by driving oil prices up 47% in six weeks, though underlying issues stem from chronic underinvestment and weak infrastructure rather than the conflict alone.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Kinahans abandoned plans at 'last minute' to flee UAE hideout for sanctuary in Russia

The Kinahan crime family secured Russian travel documents and passports over a year ago but abandoned last-minute plans to flee their Dubai hideout, instead securing sanctuary in Russia.
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fromESPN.com
1 day ago

F1 cancels Bahrain, Saudi Arabia races due to Iran war

Formula 1 cancelled the April Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grand Prix races due to Middle East regional instability, reducing the season to 22 events with no replacement races scheduled.
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

India news: Drone attacks kills 2 Indians in Oman

A security source has reported that two unmanned aerial vehicles crashed in the Wilayat of Sohar. One of the drones struck Al Awhi Industrial Zone, resulting in the fatalities of two expatriate workers and causing several additional injuries.
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fromwww.thelocal.dk
1 day ago

Greenland's Foreign Minister resigns as party quits ruling coalition

Greenland's foreign minister resigned after her party withdrew from the coalition government amid disagreements over ministerial conduct during Danish parliamentary elections.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

North Korea fired 10 ballistic missiles, says Seoul

North Korea launched approximately 10 ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan on Saturday in response to ongoing US-South Korea joint military drills.
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