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House to vote on Trump's war powers. And, Minnesota sues over halted Medicaid funding

The U.S. and Israel continue military operations against Iran as the conflict enters its sixth day, with the House voting on war authority constraints while Iran's leadership succession unfolds amid regional diplomatic efforts.
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27 minutes ago

Iranians get by as US, Israeli bombs rain down, internet blocked

Tehran residents experience ongoing US-Israeli missile attacks causing infrastructure damage, but essential services and supplies remain largely available despite increased prices and reduced commercial activity.
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1 hour ago
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CNN Correspondent Details Harrowing Journey Into Iran Warzone as Strikes Intensify: We Just Crossed the Border'

CNN correspondent Fredrick Pleitgen entered Iran with government permission to report from inside the country during ongoing U.S. and Israeli military strikes.
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5 hours ago
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Iran fires fresh strikes at Israel and US bases across Middle East as Israeli military bombs Lebanon in sixth day of war

Israel and the US intensified military strikes against Iran, targeting leadership, missiles, and nuclear facilities, while Hezbollah in Lebanon and regional US bases faced attacks amid escalating regional conflict.
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CNN Correspondent Details Harrowing Journey Into Iran Warzone as Strikes Intensify: We Just Crossed the Border'

CNN correspondent Fredrick Pleitgen entered Iran with government permission to report from inside the country during ongoing U.S. and Israeli military strikes.
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fromIrish Independent
5 hours ago

Iran fires fresh strikes at Israel and US bases across Middle East as Israeli military bombs Lebanon in sixth day of war

Israel and the US intensified military strikes against Iran, targeting leadership, missiles, and nuclear facilities, while Hezbollah in Lebanon and regional US bases faced attacks amid escalating regional conflict.
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27 minutes ago

Previously silent Iran players sing and salute anthem

Iran's women's football team sang their national anthem at the Asian Cup after remaining silent at their opening match, with reports suggesting regime instruction rather than voluntary choice.
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34 minutes ago

Washington wants Kurdish fighters to join the war on Iran. They say it would be suicidal without air support. - Silicon Canals

Iran attacked Iranian Kurdish opposition group headquarters in northern Iraq, killing at least one fighter, as these groups form a coalition and consider joining military action against Tehran, exposing gaps between U.S. strategic goals and available resources for proxy partners.
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6 hours ago

Iran targets Kurdish groups in Iraq, begins wave of attacks on Israel

Iran launched military operations against Kurdish armed groups in Iraq's semi-autonomous region while conducting its 19th wave of missile and drone attacks against Israel and US assets during an escalating regional conflict.
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34 minutes ago

Washington wants Kurdish fighters to join the war on Iran. They say it would be suicidal without air support. - Silicon Canals

Iran attacked Iranian Kurdish opposition group headquarters in northern Iraq, killing at least one fighter, as these groups form a coalition and consider joining military action against Tehran, exposing gaps between U.S. strategic goals and available resources for proxy partners.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 hours ago

Iran targets Kurdish groups in Iraq, begins wave of attacks on Israel

Iran launched military operations against Kurdish armed groups in Iraq's semi-autonomous region while conducting its 19th wave of missile and drone attacks against Israel and US assets during an escalating regional conflict.
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54 minutes ago

North Korea: Kim visits warship, oversees missile launch

North Korea plans to build two advanced surface warships annually under its new five-year plan, with Kim Jong Un overseeing missile tests on the Choe Hyon-class destroyer to demonstrate enhanced naval offensive capabilities.
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5 hours ago

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

A six-day US-Israeli offensive against Iran has escalated into a multi-front regional conflict with over 1,000 deaths, threats to global shipping, and expanding military operations across the Middle East.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

Delayed UK rescue flight due to leave Middle East on Thursday, says minister

A UK government rescue flight from Muscat failed to depart Wednesday due to operational issues boarding passengers, rescheduled for Thursday with two additional chartered flights expected this week to return stranded British nationals from the Middle East conflict zone.
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7 hours ago

The State Department says it's boosting flights across the Middle East to get Americans home

US embassies in the Middle East reversed their position and now offer charter flights to help American citizens evacuate from the region amid ongoing military conflict.
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fromAxios
10 hours ago

Kurds backed by Mossad, CIA could lead next phase of war in Iran

Five Kurdish Iranian dissident groups formed a coalition backed by Mossad and CIA to conduct ground operations against Iran from Iraqi territory, with Israeli officials promising political support for Kurdish autonomy if the regime collapses.
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13 hours ago

Fox News Reports Thousands of Iraqi Kurds Have Launched a Ground Offensive Into Iran'

Iraqi Kurds launched a ground offensive into Iran, reportedly coordinated by the Trump administration to destabilize the Iranian regime, though concerns exist about supporting designated terrorist organizations.
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12 hours ago

Traders mint money on betting platforms on US-Israel strike on Iran

Anonymous traders on prediction market platforms made substantial profits betting on Iran strikes hours before attacks occurred, raising insider trading concerns.
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4 hours ago

Trump pledged the 'free flow of energy' from the Middle East, and he has a week to show progress before prices really spike again | Fortune

Trump's pledge to insure and escort Middle East oil tankers temporarily stabilizes prices, but implementation within one week is critical to prevent market skepticism and commodity price spikes.
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A long and troubled trail: Qatar's IRGC cell arrests strain Iran relations

Qatar arrested 10 suspects linked to Iranian IRGC cells conducting espionage and sabotage operations, straining relations with Iran despite Qatar's historical mediation role.
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Opinion: Inside Iran, my family and other citizens are caught between celebration and fear

Following an attack on Iran and reports of Ayatollah Khamenei's death, Iranians experienced simultaneous fear and relief, with some celebrating in streets despite ongoing bombardment and internet blackouts.
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11 hours ago

Venezuela's president vows mining reform amid visit from US cabinet member

US Interior Secretary Burgum met with Venezuela's interim President Rodriguez to advance oil and mineral production, with plans to reform Venezuela's mining laws and expand US corporate access to natural resources.
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9 hours ago

Sen. Mark Kelly Says Random Group Of People ' Could Do A Better Job on Iran Than Trump Admin

I remember my commander, one day before my first strike, talking to us about how they expect us to lose half of the airplanes. He was our boss. He was the commander of the squadron. He was only 39 years old at the time. I remember when he turned 40. He was such a great guy, a great leader, and he was under so much pressure. And he wasn't even the guy that made the decision to send us there. But you could just feel, just in his core, that he understood, you know, how significant of an issue this was that some of us might die.
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4 hours ago

Drone targets US base in Iraq as Iran attacks hit region amid US-Israel war

Iraqi forces have shot down a drone that attempted to target a United States military base near Baghdad International Airport, local media have reported, as Iran continues to strike US assets in Arab countries, with the region plunging deeper into war after six days. The drone attempted to target Victoria airbase overnight on Wednesday and was intercepted before it reached its target.
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3 hours ago

UK evacuation flight fails to take off leaving Brits in the Middle East stranded - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

We were told it would leave several times shortly, but nothing happened. People were exhausted and worried about what was going on. The aircraft never left the runway, and passengers were eventually disembarked after hours of waiting.
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fromThe Atlantic
13 hours ago

Trump Has Lost the Plot in Iran

Iran has historically derailed U.S. presidencies, and Trump's administration now faces a regional quagmire after failed regime change efforts in Iran, unlike the more tractable situation in Venezuela.
fromAxios
12 hours ago

How Iran's Strait of Hormuz shutdown could hit the global economy

The scale of what is at stake cannot be overstated. Oil companies can likely absorb a one- to two-week slowdown. A full or near-full closure lasting a month or more would require demand destruction at levels that could push crude well into triple digits and European natural gas prices toward or above the crisis levels seen in 2022.
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7 hours ago

US did not share details with the UK before attacking Iran, sources say

The US decision to cut the UK out of the official loop on the airstrikes came alongside Keir Starmer's decision to decline permission for the US to use British military bases for the operation. Since then, Donald Trump has attacked Starmer for his refusal to let America use the military sites, saying the special relationship is not what it was and calling him no Churchill.
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11 hours ago

Nepal votes in election pitting entrenched old guard against a powerful youth movement

Youth-led protests under a loose gen-Z banner began as a demonstration against a brief social media ban, but were fed by wider grievances at corruption and a woeful economy. Nearly 19 million voters will choose who replaces the interim government in place since the September 2025 uprising, in which at least 77 people were killed, and parliament and scores of government buildings were torched.
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1 hour ago

Sri Lanka trying to safeguard lives' on second Iran ship after US attack

A US submarine sank an Iranian frigate in international waters off Sri Lanka, killing over 80 sailors, with a second Iranian warship now heading to the same area amid escalating US-Israeli military operations against Iran.
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12 hours ago

Papua New Guinea offers cash for guns as amnesty opens to combat escalating tribal violence

Citizens can voluntarily surrender illegal weapons without penalty in exchange for cash payments under the buyback scheme, Pundari said. The government did not specify how much it will pay for illegal weapons but said it will vary from province to province. In some cases, it may include cash incentives and support provided to people who wish to start agriculture businesses.
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2 hours ago

Iranian drones hit airport in Azerbaijan's exclave as US-Israel war widens

Iran launched drone attacks on Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan exclave, injuring two civilians and damaging airport infrastructure, prompting Azerbaijan to reserve the right for appropriate response measures.
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5 hours ago

India news: Modi pitches for peace, diplomacy amid Iran war

India and Finland, both, believe in the rule of law, dialogue and diplomacy. We are in agreement that no issue can be resolved through military conflict alone. Be it Ukraine or West Asia, we will continue to support the swift end of conflicts and every effort towards peace.
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11 hours ago

Scoop: Trump officials broker massive U.S.-Venezuela gold deal

The U.S. has facilitated a gold extraction deal between Venezuela's state company Minerven and commodities trader Trafigura for 650 to 1,000 kilos of gold, with U.S. refineries processing the gold under government arrangement.
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5 hours ago

China sets a lower economic growth target of 4.5% to 5% for 2026 as challenges loom

While recognizing our achievements, we are also clear-eyed about the difficulties and challenges we face. The government is striving to balance two goals: reviving the flagging economy by boosting domestic spending while also furthering top leader Xi Jinping's ambitions to build China into a global power in AI, robotics and other advanced technologies and one that is not dependent on the U.S. or others for high-end semiconductors and other components.
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9 hours ago

China sets lowest GDP growth target for decades as it braces for economic slowdown

China sets its lowest GDP growth target since 1991 at 4.5-5%, signaling a strategic shift from export-led growth toward high-quality, technology-driven economic development.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 hours ago

China economic growth target set below 5% for the first time at key meeting

China's National People's Congress set a 4.5-5% GDP growth target for 2026, reflecting economic slowdown and a shift toward quality-focused growth over high growth rates.
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9 hours ago

China sets lowest GDP growth target for decades as it braces for economic slowdown

China sets its lowest GDP growth target since 1991 at 4.5-5%, signaling a strategic shift from export-led growth toward high-quality, technology-driven economic development.
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5 hours ago

China economic growth target set below 5% for the first time at key meeting

China's National People's Congress set a 4.5-5% GDP growth target for 2026, reflecting economic slowdown and a shift toward quality-focused growth over high growth rates.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
10 hours ago

Cuba hit by widespread blackout; Ecuador expels Havana's ambassador, staff

Cuban state media outlet Cubadebate said the blackout was caused by a fault at the Antonio Guiteras thermoelectric plant, located about 100km (62 miles) east of Havana, which cut electricity from Pinar del Rio in the far west of the country to the eastern Las Tunas province. In all, two-thirds of the country, including Havana, were left without power, according to the national electric company UNE, which said it was working to restore services.
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1 day ago

Mexican authorities meet FIFA to review World Cup security

We reviewed the intelligence, prevention, and operational deployment protocols that will be implemented during this international event," Federal Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch said on his social media accounts, addressing the security measures being put in place for the World Cup matches scheduled across Mexico.
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3 hours ago

Drones Hit Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan Region Near Iranian Border, 2 Injured

Iran-launched drones struck Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan region, damaging the airport and injuring two people, prompting Azerbaijan to summon Iran's ambassador and reserve the right to respond.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
13 hours ago

More than 200 killed in landslide at DRC coltan mine

A landslide triggered by heavy rains has killed more than 200 people at the Rubaya coltan mine in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, authorities said. DRC's Ministry of Mines said on Wednesday that about 70 children were among the victims, and others who were injured were evacuated to medical facilities in the city of Goma, the capital of North Kivu province.
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3 hours ago

Is it safe to travel to Egypt now?

The FCDO advises against all but essential travel to multiple regions in Egypt including northern South Sinai, eastern Ismailiyah, and most of the Western Desert, with specific exceptions for tourist destinations and designated roads.
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