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The Guardian view on the true cost of the Iran war: bombs kill but so does the economic fallout | Editorial

Over 3,300 Iranians have died since the US and Israel's war, with escalating costs affecting global economies and poorer nations the most.

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Here is the biggest problem Washington faces: Iran sees no need to compromise | Sina Toossi

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Middle East crisis live: Iran claims it has new cards for battlefield', and weighs talks in Pakistan

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Tehran threatens Trump again as ceasefire clocks tick loudly in the background - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Mike Lawler and MS NOW's Katy Tur Throw Down in Marathon Slugfest Over Trump's War in Iran

Katy Tur and Rep. Mike Lawler clashed over President Trump's military actions in Iran and the implications for peace negotiations.

Iran's World Cup participation depends on team's safety in the US: Minister

Iran's participation in the FIFA World Cup depends on government decisions regarding player safety in the US.

6 hours ago

The Guardian view on the true cost of the Iran war: bombs kill but so does the economic fallout | Editorial

Over 3,300 Iranians have died since the US and Israel's war, with escalating costs affecting global economies and poorer nations the most.

Here is the biggest problem Washington faces: Iran sees no need to compromise | Sina Toossi

Iran views post-ceasefire talks as a continuation of conflict, maintaining leverage despite US pressure and seeking a broader strategic settlement.

Middle East crisis live: Iran claims it has new cards for battlefield', and weighs talks in Pakistan

Iran's armed forces are prepared to respond decisively to any hostile actions, asserting military superiority in the Strait of Hormuz.

15 hours ago

Tehran threatens Trump again as ceasefire clocks tick loudly in the background - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Iran warns the US of a decisive response to any ceasefire violations amid rising tensions.

Mike Lawler and MS NOW's Katy Tur Throw Down in Marathon Slugfest Over Trump's War in Iran

Katy Tur and Rep. Mike Lawler clashed over President Trump's military actions in Iran and the implications for peace negotiations.

Iran's World Cup participation depends on team's safety in the US: Minister

Iran's participation in the FIFA World Cup depends on government decisions regarding player safety in the US.

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Trump says he does not want to extend ceasefire with Iran as deadline nears

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US positive on Iran deal but talks still uncertain as ceasefire end nears

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Iran war: What is happening on day 53 of the US-Israel conflict?

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Pakistan races against time to get Iran back to US talks as truce end nears

US, Iran exchange threats as fragile ceasefire set to expire

US and Iran face escalating tensions as ceasefire nears end, with threats exchanged and peace talks uncertain.

8 hours ago

U.S., Iranian officials signal that more cease-fire talks will go ahead in Pakistan | Fortune

The U.S. and Iran are set to hold ceasefire talks in Pakistan amid warnings of renewed fighting if no agreement is reached.

12 hours ago

Trump says he does not want to extend ceasefire with Iran as deadline nears

US-Iran peace talks are set to resume amid high tensions and an expiring ceasefire.

19 hours ago

US positive on Iran deal but talks still uncertain as ceasefire end nears

US-Iran peace talks are set to resume amid high tensions and an expiring ceasefire.

Iran war: What is happening on day 53 of the US-Israel conflict?

Diplomatic efforts to resolve the US-Israel war on Iran are stalled as Tehran refuses to negotiate under pressure from the US.

Pakistan races against time to get Iran back to US talks as truce end nears

US escalations are complicating Pakistan's efforts to mediate talks between Iran and the US.

US, Iran exchange threats as fragile ceasefire set to expire

US and Iran face escalating tensions as ceasefire nears end, with threats exchanged and peace talks uncertain.

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U.S., Iranian officials signal that more cease-fire talks will go ahead in Pakistan | Fortune

The U.S. and Iran are set to hold ceasefire talks in Pakistan amid warnings of renewed fighting if no agreement is reached.

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Trump's Board of Peace holds Gaza reconstruction talks with UAE's DP World

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Palestine weekly wrap: Coordinated attacks and evictions in Gaza, West Bank

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Israeli soldiers and settlers kill 11 Palestinians across Gaza/West Bank

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Shot by Israeli forces, Hala, 18 and Mohammad, 13 fight for their lives

Report finds Gaza needs more than $71bn in next decade for recovery

Gaza requires over $71 billion for recovery and reconstruction after extensive damage from conflict, with urgent needs in essential services and infrastructure.

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Israel Continues to Kill Aid Workers in Gaza Seven Months Into the Ceasefire

The Israeli army killed a WHO driver during a humanitarian convoy, impacting future medical evacuations in Gaza.

Trump's Board of Peace holds Gaza reconstruction talks with UAE's DP World

Israel's military actions have resulted in over 700 deaths in Gaza since the ceasefire, while DP World explores logistics partnerships for humanitarian aid.

Palestine weekly wrap: Coordinated attacks and evictions in Gaza, West Bank

Violence against Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank is escalating, with severe humanitarian impacts and routine attacks becoming normalized in Israeli policy.

Israeli soldiers and settlers kill 11 Palestinians across Gaza/West Bank

Israeli attacks have resulted in multiple Palestinian deaths and injuries during a ceasefire period, escalating tensions in Gaza and the West Bank.

Shot by Israeli forces, Hala, 18 and Mohammad, 13 fight for their lives

An 18-year-old bride-to-be and a 13-year-old boy are in critical condition after being shot by Israeli snipers in Gaza and the West Bank.

Report finds Gaza needs more than $71bn in next decade for recovery

Gaza requires over $71 billion for recovery and reconstruction after extensive damage from conflict, with urgent needs in essential services and infrastructure.

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Israel Continues to Kill Aid Workers in Gaza Seven Months Into the Ceasefire

The Israeli army killed a WHO driver during a humanitarian convoy, impacting future medical evacuations in Gaza.

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US issues more Iran sanctions on eve of possible talks in Pakistan

The US imposed sanctions on 14 individuals and entities linked to Iran's arms industry amid ongoing conflict and potential talks.

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Gulf art market feels the force of Middle East conflict

The US's military actions against Iran have destabilized the global economy and impacted the art trade in the Gulf region.

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13 hours ago

As the world faces yet another crisis, why are leaders still resisting remote work?

Cairo imposes a curfew to address energy shortages amid Gulf conflict, while various countries adopt measures to confront resource scarcity.

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Trump says US likely to resume bombing Iran as ceasefire nears end

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Vance to travel to Pakistan on Tuesday for Iran talks, sources say

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Cloud over US-Iran talks: What are the key sticking points?

Trump says US likely to resume bombing Iran as ceasefire nears end

Donald Trump anticipates resuming bombing Iran as a ceasefire deadline approaches, while also indicating negotiations are still possible.

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Vance to travel to Pakistan on Tuesday for Iran talks, sources say

Trump may extend the deadline for negotiations if progress is evident, despite challenges in reaching a full-scale deal.

Cloud over US-Iran talks: What are the key sticking points?

Trump announces new negotiations with Iran amid threats of military action if a deal is not reached.

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Oil falls while the risk of renewed escalation remains high as the ceasefire nears its end - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

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Oil Prices Bounce as Middle East Conflict Reignites

16 hours ago

Oil falls while the risk of renewed escalation remains high as the ceasefire nears its end - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Oil prices declined amid optimism about a potential end to the Middle East conflict, despite risks of renewed escalation.

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Oil Prices Bounce as Middle East Conflict Reignites

Oil prices surged over 5% following U.S. Navy's attack on Iranian cargo ship TOUSKA and subsequent Iranian drone strikes on U.S. vessels.

Trump Is Said to Be in Talks to Send Afghans Who Aided U.S. Forces to Congo

President Trump plans to send 1,100 Afghan evacuees to the Democratic Republic of Congo amid ongoing humanitarian crises.

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With the US-Iran ceasefire about to expire, could Trump put boots on the ground?

The likelihood of a US ground invasion in Iran is increasing as military forces are deployed amid a fragile ceasefire.

5 hours ago

US forces detain Iran-linked tanker Tifani with ceasefire talks on edge

The US detained the M/T Tifani, an oil tanker under sanctions for smuggling Iranian crude, amid tensions with Iran.

U.S. forces board an oil tanker previously sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude oil | Fortune

U.S. forces boarded an oil tanker sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude oil as part of efforts to disrupt support for Iran.

US strike on alleged drug boat in Caribbean kills 3

The US military conducted a strike on a drug-trafficking boat, killing three alleged narco-terrorists amid a controversial campaign against drug cartels.

With the US-Iran ceasefire about to expire, could Trump put boots on the ground?

The likelihood of a US ground invasion in Iran is increasing as military forces are deployed amid a fragile ceasefire.

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US forces detain Iran-linked tanker Tifani with ceasefire talks on edge

The US detained the M/T Tifani, an oil tanker under sanctions for smuggling Iranian crude, amid tensions with Iran.

U.S. forces board an oil tanker previously sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude oil | Fortune

U.S. forces boarded an oil tanker sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude oil as part of efforts to disrupt support for Iran.

US strike on alleged drug boat in Caribbean kills 3

The US military conducted a strike on a drug-trafficking boat, killing three alleged narco-terrorists amid a controversial campaign against drug cartels.

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13 hours ago

What was the Iran nuclear deal Trump dumped in search of better' terms?

The US withdrew from the JCPOA in 2018, seeking a better nuclear deal with Iran amid new demands and ongoing negotiations.

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7 hours ago

Wave of US jets spotted near Middle East as Iran war theories swirl

US Air Force jets are moving towards Saudi Arabia amid a fragile ceasefire with Iran, signaling potential military escalation.

Sudan war fuels child hunger crisis

The civil war in Sudan has severely impacted children, with over 4,300 killed or maimed and widespread displacement affecting millions.

Sudan refugees returning home face new struggle for survival': UN

Nearly 4 million returnees in Sudan face severe infrastructure damage and urgent needs for investment in basic services and livelihoods.

Sudan's three-year war deepens child and hunger crisis

The civil war in Sudan has severely impacted children, with over 4,300 killed or maimed and widespread displacement affecting millions.

Sudan war enters fourth year as child hunger crisis deepens

The civil war in Sudan has severely impacted children, with over 4,300 killed or maimed and widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure.

Sudan war fuels child hunger crisis

The civil war in Sudan has severely impacted children, with over 4,300 killed or maimed and widespread displacement affecting millions.

Sudan refugees returning home face new struggle for survival': UN

Nearly 4 million returnees in Sudan face severe infrastructure damage and urgent needs for investment in basic services and livelihoods.

Sudan's three-year war deepens child and hunger crisis

The civil war in Sudan has severely impacted children, with over 4,300 killed or maimed and widespread displacement affecting millions.

Sudan war enters fourth year as child hunger crisis deepens

The civil war in Sudan has severely impacted children, with over 4,300 killed or maimed and widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure.

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1 hour ago

Paraguay plans to accept 25 third-country migrant deportees from US

Paraguay will accept non-citizen deportees from the US as part of Trump's mass deportation strategy.

Get used to higher gas prices this year

Gas prices may not return to pre-war levels until 2027 due to ongoing uncertainties in oil supply and market dynamics.

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Trump Makes a Bold Prediction on Gas Prices

Gas prices in the U.S. have surged above $4 a gallon due to ongoing conflict in Iran, with uncertainty about future price drops.

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Get used to higher gas prices this year

Gas prices may not return to pre-war levels until 2027 due to ongoing uncertainties in oil supply and market dynamics.

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Trump Makes a Bold Prediction on Gas Prices

Gas prices in the U.S. have surged above $4 a gallon due to ongoing conflict in Iran, with uncertainty about future price drops.

The Surprisingly Anticlimactic End to America's War Against al-Qaida

Sayf al-Adl, an al-Qaida operative, remains elusive despite U.S. military actions, raising questions about the group's leadership and operational strength.

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U.S. operations against Iran expand to Indian Ocean with tanker capture

U.S. naval operations against Iran have expanded, seizing a tanker suspected of smuggling oil in the Indian Ocean.

Cuba confirms talks with US officials, wants end to Trump's energy blockade

Cuba and the US held respectful talks in Havana amid tensions over an energy blockade.

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US forces seize sanctioned tanker in dramatic Indo-Pacific boarding operation - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

U.S. military seized the stateless tanker M/T Tifani for violating international sanctions linked to Iran.

Warning energy crunch puts Ireland's economy at risk of rare combination of high inflation, high unemployment and low growth

Budget spending will be limited to prepare for potential prolonged conflict in the Middle East and to combat stagflation risks.

Cabinet to be warned country 'at risk of stagflation' amid energy crisis

Budget spending will be limited to prepare for potential prolonged conflict in the Middle East and to combat stagflation risks.

Warning energy crunch puts Ireland's economy at risk of rare combination of high inflation, high unemployment and low growth

Budget spending will be limited to prepare for potential prolonged conflict in the Middle East.

Warning energy crunch puts country 'at risk of stagflation'

Budget spending will be limited to prepare for potential prolonged conflict in the Middle East.

Warning energy crunch puts Ireland's economy at risk of rare combination of high inflation, high unemployment and low growth

Budget spending will be limited to prepare for potential prolonged conflict in the Middle East and to combat stagflation risks.

Cabinet to be warned country 'at risk of stagflation' amid energy crisis

Budget spending will be limited to prepare for potential prolonged conflict in the Middle East and to combat stagflation risks.

Warning energy crunch puts Ireland's economy at risk of rare combination of high inflation, high unemployment and low growth

Budget spending will be limited to prepare for potential prolonged conflict in the Middle East.

Warning energy crunch puts country 'at risk of stagflation'

Budget spending will be limited to prepare for potential prolonged conflict in the Middle East.

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19 hours ago

Japan lifts ban on lethal weapons exports in major shift of pacifist policy

Japan is lifting its ban on exporting lethal weapons, marking a significant shift from its post-World War II pacifist policies.

We were terrified they were going to kill us': fishers who survived US boat strike speak out

Ecuadorian fishers were attacked by a drone strike and detained by US soldiers, raising concerns over extrajudicial killings in the drug war.

Rabbi accused of war crimes selected for Israel's national celebration

Rabbi Avraham Zarbiv has gained notoriety for demolishing Palestinian buildings while reciting religious verses, symbolizing a controversial aspect of Israeli nationalism.

15 hours ago

US restricts intelligence sharing with South Korea' after minister identified suspected nuclear site

The US has restricted intelligence sharing with South Korea after a minister identified a suspected North Korean nuclear site publicly.

13 hours ago

Silver relatively stable amid geopolitical developments - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Silver remains under pressure amid US-Iran negotiations and inflation concerns, but bullish fundamentals may support demand and prices in the medium to long term.

Halliburton CEO: U.S. oil rebound enters 'early innings' as Iran war triggers 'long-lasting' global push for energy outside the Middle East | Fortune

The U.S. oil sector is rebounding, driven by energy security concerns and increased production amid geopolitical tensions.

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Myanmar's military government rebuffed on peace talks offer

Myanmar's military government, led by Min Aung Hlaing, faces rejection from opposition groups for peace talks after a controversial election.

6 hours ago

The US exit from Syria, explained

The US has withdrawn troops from Syria after ten years, impacting Kurdish forces and regional dynamics.

Nigeria charges six over alleged Tinubu overthrow plot

Nigeria's government has charged six former security officials with plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu amid rising coup attempts in the region.

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Nigeria's $2B power bailout tests Tinubu reforms

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Nigeria charges six people with terrorism', treason over 2025 coup plot

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Nigeria charges six over alleged Tinubu overthrow plot

Nigeria's government has charged six former security officials with plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu amid rising coup attempts in the region.

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Nigeria's $2B power bailout tests Tinubu reforms

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Nigeria charges six people with terrorism', treason over 2025 coup plot

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18 hours ago

Iran war forces job losses, reverse migration in India's ceramic hub

Pradeep Kumar, a worker in Morbi's ceramics industry, lost his job due to a global fuel crisis triggered by geopolitical tensions, highlighting the industry's vulnerability to external factors.

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JUST IN: JD Vance's Trip to Pakistan for Iran Peace Talks Delayed

Vice President JD Vance's trip to Pakistan for peace talks has been delayed, raising questions about a potential deal with Iran.

Inside 'Dubai Central' jail, the 'hell on earth' that Daniel Kinahan is likely being held in after his arrest

Al Awir Central prison in Dubai is notorious for extreme conditions and overcrowding, likened to Alcatraz.

Lebanon, Israel to meet again Thursday for direct talks, US says

The US will host a second round of negotiations between Lebanon and Israel amid ongoing regional tensions and military actions.

'Tethered to a galaxy far, far away': former diplomats doubt Trump's Iran talks can deliver in time | Fortune

Negotiators face skepticism as they attempt to broker a ceasefire with Iran amid high stakes and internal dysfunction.

U.S. stock futures tumble as Iran refuses Trump's 'deal' and Strait stays shut | Fortune

Global markets are mixed amid ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict and rising oil prices, with significant impacts on European indices.

Woman charged in US with trafficking arms to Sudan for Iranian government

An Iranian citizen was arrested for allegedly brokering arms deals with Sudan's Ministry of Defence, including drones and ammunition.

US spending on reckless' Iran war could have saved 87m lives, says UN

$2bn weekly spending on the Iran war could have saved over 87 million lives, according to UN humanitarian agency head Tom Fletcher.

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UAE reports dismantling of Iran-linked terror' cell

The UAE arrested members of an Iran-linked group accused of plotting terrorist acts amid ongoing tensions with Iran.

UAE Professor Says It's Time to Think About Closing the American Bases' After Trump's Iran War: They Are a Burden'

UAE professor suggests closing American bases, asserting the nation can defend itself and needs advanced weaponry instead.

UAE reports dismantling of Iran-linked terror' cell

The UAE arrested members of an Iran-linked group accused of plotting terrorist acts amid ongoing tensions with Iran.

UAE Professor Says It's Time to Think About Closing the American Bases' After Trump's Iran War: They Are a Burden'

UAE professor suggests closing American bases, asserting the nation can defend itself and needs advanced weaponry instead.

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Palestinians not welcome as Israel marks Memorial Day

With the sounding of a siren at 8pm on Monday, Israel begins the commemoration of Memorial Day, remembering soldiers killed since the establishment of the first Jewish settlements in Palestine in 1860, through Israel's many wars with its neighbours and attacks on Palestinians, up to those who died enacting its genocide in Gaza.

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US urges contractor to evacuate workers from Kuwait and Iraq over worries of Iran-backed attacks

The US government urged V2X to evacuate employees from Kuwait and Iraq due to threats from Iran-backed militias.

Arrests fuel fears among Madagascar's gen Z protesters that new regime no better than one they overthrew

The arrest of Gen Z activists in Madagascar raises concerns about the military regime's respect for fundamental freedoms and its connection to the previous government.

Venezuela's oil reform aims to lure private investors

Iberia and American Airlines are resuming flights to Venezuela, while Paraguay seeks to reinstate Venezuela's Mercosur membership amid improving economic conditions.

Venezuela's transition: privatizing the oil industry

Iberia and American Airlines are resuming flights to Venezuela, while Paraguay seeks to reinstate Venezuela's Mercosur membership amid improving economic conditions.

Venezuela's oil reform aims to lure private investors

Iberia and American Airlines are resuming flights to Venezuela, while Paraguay seeks to reinstate Venezuela's Mercosur membership amid improving economic conditions.