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fromFortune
5 hours ago
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From maritime trench warfare to a 'sloppy peace': Here's how the Strait of Hormuz standoff could play out, according to Goldman Sachs | Fortune

fromemptywheel
16 hours ago
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Trump Is Not Ignorant of Iran Risks; He Is Attempting a Con to Cope with His Failure - emptywheel

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fromFortune
5 hours ago

From maritime trench warfare to a 'sloppy peace': Here's how the Strait of Hormuz standoff could play out, according to Goldman Sachs | Fortune

Iran will maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz unless its regime collapses.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
9 hours ago

Iran's authorities project hardened stance with more talks on horizon

Iran shows reduced interest in US negotiations, emphasizing unity against concessions amid ongoing tensions.
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fromemptywheel
16 hours ago

Trump Is Not Ignorant of Iran Risks; He Is Attempting a Con to Cope with His Failure - emptywheel

Dan Caine warned Trump about the risks of an attack on Iran, citing depleted munitions and lack of allied support.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Iran war: No direct talks in Islamabad expected

US and Iran are engaged in conflicting statements regarding peace talks, with ongoing tensions affecting global economic stability.
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fromThe Washington Post
16 hours ago

Iran says no direct talks planned as Witkoff, Kushner expected in Pakistan

U.S. and Iranian officials are in Pakistan for potential negotiations to end the ongoing war in Iran, but no meetings are confirmed.
#trump
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago
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Trump Dumps on NYT and CNN for Reporting He's Anxious' to End War: I am Possibly the Least Pressured Person Ever'

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fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Trump cancels his envoys' Pakistan trip for Iran ceasefire negotiations

Trump instructed US envoys to avoid talks in Pakistan with Iran, emphasizing they can communicate anytime instead.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
10 hours ago

Trump Claims Iran Sent a Much Better' Deal Offer 10 Minutes After Canceling Pakistan Summit

Trump stated Iran's leaders proposed a better deal after he canceled a U.S. delegation's trip to Pakistan for negotiations.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
11 hours ago

Trump cancels US envoys' trip after Iran's Araghchi leaves Pakistan

Trump cancels envoy trip to Pakistan for talks with Iran, suggesting future discussions should occur over the phone.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump Dumps on NYT and CNN for Reporting He's Anxious' to End War: I am Possibly the Least Pressured Person Ever'

Trump asserts he is not anxious to end the war with Iran and claims Iran is in a weakened state.
#us-iran-relations
fromFortune
14 hours ago
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Trump sends Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan to salvage ceasefire talks with Iran, which will engage in mediation efforts 'until a result is achieved' | Fortune

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fromFortune
14 hours ago

Trump sends Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan to salvage ceasefire talks with Iran, which will engage in mediation efforts 'until a result is achieved' | Fortune

U.S. envoys are traveling to Pakistan to negotiate a ceasefire with Iran amid ongoing economic fallout and regional tensions.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Iran war: What's happening on day 57 as Trump dispatches negotiating team?

US envoys are traveling to Pakistan for talks amid stalled negotiations with Iran, while Iranian FM has arrived in Islamabad.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Iran war: Trump cancels envoys' trip to Islamabad

Donald Trump canceled US participation in talks with Iran, stating officials should not travel to discuss unproductive matters.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Iran war: Trump cancels envoys' trip to Islamabad

Donald Trump stated he does not want US officials to engage in unproductive talks in Islamabad amid stalled US-Iran negotiations.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Iran: Daily life shadowed by war, scarcity and fear

The US Navy is blocking Iranian ports to restrict oil exports and pressure Tehran amid ongoing conflict.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Tehran tollbooth': what is Iran demanding and what would it mean for oil prices?

US and Iran peace talks focus on oil tanker transit fees and nuclear program amid rising energy prices.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Middle East crisis live: Witkoff and Kushner headed to Pakistan for Iran negotiations

The US imposed sanctions on a Chinese refinery for purchasing Iranian oil amid ongoing peace talks with Iran.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Australian women and children leave Syrian detention camp for Damascus and potentially home

Four Australian women and nine children are attempting to return from al-Roj camp in Syria to Australia.
#gaza
fromwww.aljazeera.com
20 hours ago
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Polls open in Gaza area in first municipal election in 20 years

Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank are voting in municipal elections, the first since the onset of the war on Gaza.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago
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Israel kills at least 12 Palestinians in Gaza amid ceasefire'

Hamas claims Israeli escalation shows international community's failure to uphold Gaza truce as attacks continue, resulting in civilian casualties.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
20 hours ago

Polls open in Gaza area in first municipal election in 20 years

Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank are voting in municipal elections, the first since the onset of the war on Gaza.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Israel kills at least 12 Palestinians in Gaza amid ceasefire'

Hamas claims Israeli escalation shows international community's failure to uphold Gaza truce as attacks continue, resulting in civilian casualties.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
22 hours ago

Capture of ships by US, Iran violates international law, shipping body says

The US and Iran should release crews of captured vessels to uphold freedom of navigation and protect innocent seafarers.
#us-military
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

US military kills two more people in strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific

The US military conducted a lethal strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific, claiming to target narco-trafficking operations.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
15 hours ago

NBC News Drops Bombshell Report on Trump War Battle Damage: Far Worse' Than Trump Team Said

Damage to U.S. military bases from Iranian strikes is more extensive and costly than previously disclosed by officials.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

U.S. Has Burned Through' Eye-Popping Amount of Munitions During Trump's Iran War: Report

The U.S. has significantly depleted its weapons stockpile in the ongoing conflict with Iran, raising concerns about military readiness.
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fromFortune
2 days ago

Trump orders 'shoot and kill' on small boats in Strait of Hormuz while holding to indefinite cease-fire | Fortune

Trump ordered the U.S. military to shoot Iranian boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

US military kills two more people in strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific

The US military conducted a lethal strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific, claiming to target narco-trafficking operations.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
15 hours ago

NBC News Drops Bombshell Report on Trump War Battle Damage: Far Worse' Than Trump Team Said

Damage to U.S. military bases from Iranian strikes is more extensive and costly than previously disclosed by officials.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

U.S. Has Burned Through' Eye-Popping Amount of Munitions During Trump's Iran War: Report

The U.S. has significantly depleted its weapons stockpile in the ongoing conflict with Iran, raising concerns about military readiness.
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fromFortune
2 days ago

Trump orders 'shoot and kill' on small boats in Strait of Hormuz while holding to indefinite cease-fire | Fortune

Trump ordered the U.S. military to shoot Iranian boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
13 hours ago

US to allow Venezuelan government to cover Maduro's lawyer fees

The US eased sanctions to allow Venezuela to pay legal fees for Nicolas Maduro's drug trafficking trial after his abduction by US forces.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
19 hours ago

Falklands veteran blasts Trump's threat to withdraw US support a cruel joke'

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
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fromFortune
14 hours ago

Mine warfare and mind games: 'You just have to make people believe that you've laid mines' | Fortune

Clearing underwater explosives in the Strait could take months, impacting commercial shipping confidence despite U.S. efforts and a ceasefire with Iran.
fromwww.bbc.com
15 hours ago

Protest at RAF base being used in Iran conflict

Currently they're okay but... they're not sure what's happening to them tomorrow. They're under massive stress. They don't have a normal life, they can't go to work and school. [It's] a very horrible situation currently.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
12 hours ago

Joy and desire for change as Gaza's Deir el-Balah holds elections

I am very happy today, because this is a truly Palestinian democratic celebration. Many generations have been deprived of it for more than 21 years, and today my daughter is voting for the first time.
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#mali
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fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Militants and separatists launch coordinated attacks across Mali

Islamic militants launched coordinated attacks in Mali's capital and other cities, claiming responsibility through JNIM and targeting key locations.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Militants and separatists launch coordinated attacks across Mali

Islamic militants launched coordinated attacks in Mali's capital and other cities, claiming responsibility through JNIM and targeting key locations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

NBA's Rwanda ties face scrutiny after sanctions-linked BAL withdrawal

The Basketball Africa League, co-founded by NBA Africa, faced a significant challenge when a top team withdrew from the competition due to its deep ties with Rwanda's sanctioned military. This withdrawal highlights the complexities of international partnerships in sports amidst geopolitical tensions.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
22 hours ago

US sanctions China's teapot' refinery for buying Iranian oil

The US Treasury Department on Friday said that it was targeting Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) Refinery, China's second-largest teapot or independent refinery, for buying hundreds of millions of dollars worth of Iranian oil.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Decryption tech breakthrough that helped snare Kinahan may now take down his army of hitmen

Deciphered phone messages led to the arrest of Daniel Kinahan and may help dismantle his criminal organization.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Karma will sort Daniel Kinahan, says Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch as he gets ready for Dublin Central by-election campaign

Gerry Hutch will return to Ireland to register as a candidate in the Dublin Central by-election.
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fromTruthout
1 day ago

Afghans Stranded in Qatar Express Betrayal at Trump's Push to Send Them to DRC

Afghans who aided U.S. forces face potential return to Taliban rule or relocation to D.R.C., risking humanitarian disaster.
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fromTruthout
1 day ago

Trump's Truth Social Posts Upended Iran War Negotiations - Report

The USS George H.W. Bush's arrival marks the first time three US carriers are in the Middle East since the Iraq War.
#cairo
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago
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From night life in Egypt to rice farming in Vietnam, the war in Iran is a drain

Cairo's nightlife is disrupted by a 9 p.m. business closure to conserve energy, impacting employment and income amid broader economic disruptions from the Iran war.
fromYahoo News
4 days ago
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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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fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

From night life in Egypt to rice farming in Vietnam, the war in Iran is a drain

Cairo's nightlife is disrupted by a 9 p.m. business closure to conserve energy, impacting employment and income amid broader economic disruptions from the Iran war.
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fromYahoo News
4 days 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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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Iran war: What's happening on day 56 after Trump extended ceasefire?

The Israel-Lebanon ceasefire is extended for three weeks amid ongoing regional tensions and US-Iran relations.
#world-cup
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

US rights groups urge caution for World Cup visitors

Rights groups warn World Cup attendees to exercise caution when traveling to the U.S. due to immigration policies and potential risks.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Could Italy replace Iran in this summer's World Cup? Here's how much leeway FIFA has

Iran's participation in the World Cup is uncertain, with U.S. officials suggesting Italy replace them, despite little support for the idea.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

US rights groups urge caution for World Cup visitors

Rights groups warn World Cup attendees to exercise caution when traveling to the U.S. due to immigration policies and potential risks.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Could Italy replace Iran in this summer's World Cup? Here's how much leeway FIFA has

Iran's participation in the World Cup is uncertain, with U.S. officials suggesting Italy replace them, despite little support for the idea.
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fromMail Online
1 day ago

Bloodbath on the streets as dogs are massacred ahead of World Cup

Mass killings of stray dogs in Nador, Morocco, are reported ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, raising serious animal welfare concerns.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Middle East crisis live: Trump says Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by three weeks but claims he won't rush Iran deal

Donald Trump has ordered military action against Iranian boats and extended the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
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fromFortune
1 day ago

Trump just sanctioned a major Chinese oil refinery over Iranian oil-weeks before he meets Xi Jinping | Fortune

Economic sanctions are imposed on a major Chinese oil refinery and shipping companies involved in transporting Iranian oil.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Petro becomes first president to visit Venezuela since Maduro abduction

Colombian President Gustavo Petro meets Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez to discuss border security amid ongoing tensions and criminal activities.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Israeli attacks on Lebanon may violate international law, UN warns

Hezbollah's rocket attacks and Israeli strikes may violate international humanitarian law, according to a UN report on recent escalations.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

CNN's Jake Tapper Calls BS on Trump Rant Over War Reporting: Quite Clearly Not the Case'

Jake Tapper challenged President Trump's claims about U.S. control over the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions in the Iran war.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Indians forced to return home as Iran war rocks Gulf economy

The Iran war has significantly impacted Indian workers in the Gulf, leading to job losses and a decline in economic activity.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

CNN's Jake Tapper Calls BS on Trump Rant Over War Reporting: Quite Clearly Not the Case'

Jake Tapper challenged President Trump's claims about U.S. control over the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions in the Iran war.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Indians forced to return home as Iran war rocks Gulf economy

The Iran war has significantly impacted Indian workers in the Gulf, leading to job losses and a decline in economic activity.
#syria
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Syria arrests suspected leader of Tadamon massacre

Amjad Youssef, a key suspect in the Tadamon massacre, has been arrested by Syrian security forces after being a fugitive since Assad's fall.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Syrian authorities arrest main suspect in 2013 Tadamon massacre

Amjad Youssef, a former intelligence officer, was arrested for his role in the 2013 Tadamon massacre in Syria.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Syria arrests suspected leader of Tadamon massacre

Amjad Youssef, a key suspect in the Tadamon massacre, has been arrested by Syrian security forces after being a fugitive since Assad's fall.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Syrian authorities arrest main suspect in 2013 Tadamon massacre

Amjad Youssef, a former intelligence officer, was arrested for his role in the 2013 Tadamon massacre in Syria.
fromAxios
1 day ago

Trump's surge in oil exports during Iran war will hit a ceiling

Even post-conflict, we expect [that] some of the trade flows [will] tend to reset rather than return to what they were before the war, said Rob Wilson of the energy data and consulting firm East Daley Analytics.
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fromFortune
1 day ago

Top oil analyst guarantees that the next few months 'will be an ongoing, absolute disaster' even if the Strait of Hormuz opens tomorrow | Fortune

Oil futures are disconnected from physical market realities, leading to an imminent reckoning as supply chains break down.
#panama-canal
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fromFortune
1 day ago

Even as businesses spend $4 million to cross Panama Canal, they say 'it's safer and less expensive' than the Strait of Hormuz | Fortune

The Panama Canal is experiencing increased demand and higher costs due to rerouted shipping from the Iran conflict.
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fromFortune
1 day ago

Panama Canal surge pricing: up to $4 million paid out with Strait of Hormuz still closed | Fortune

Businesses are paying up to $4 million to navigate the Panama Canal due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global trade.
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fromFortune
1 day ago

Even as businesses spend $4 million to cross Panama Canal, they say 'it's safer and less expensive' than the Strait of Hormuz | Fortune

The Panama Canal is experiencing increased demand and higher costs due to rerouted shipping from the Iran conflict.
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fromFortune
1 day ago

Panama Canal surge pricing: up to $4 million paid out with Strait of Hormuz still closed | Fortune

Businesses are paying up to $4 million to navigate the Panama Canal due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global trade.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The damage is done': global oil crisis has changed fossil fuel industry for ever, IEA chief says

The oil crisis from the Iran war has permanently altered the fossil fuel industry, pushing countries towards renewables and nuclear energy.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

ICC says Philippines' Duterte to face trial over drugs war

Rodrigo Duterte can stand trial for crimes against humanity related to his anti-drug crackdown in the Philippines.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Tokyo workers asked to swap suits for shorts to combat energy costs and heat

Tokyo public servants are encouraged to wear shorts this summer to reduce energy costs and reliance on air conditioning.
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fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

We're Seeing Exactly What Happens When You Can Bet On War-and It's Horrifying

Insider trading in prediction markets raises legal and ethical concerns, especially when linked to military operations.
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fromAxios
1 day ago

Witkoff and Kushner expected to meet Iranian foreign minister in Pakistan

Araghchi's visit to Islamabad aims to restart negotiations with the Trump administration.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Oil rises above $106 per barrel as US, Iran deadlocked in Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices surged due to escalating tensions between the US and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global energy transport.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

No 10 says Falklands sovereignty rests with UK after report of US 'review'

The Falkland Islands have hugely voted overwhelmingly in favour of remaining a UK overseas territory, and we've always stood behind the islanders' right to self-determination and the fact that sovereignty rests with the UK.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Iran-Iraq Tanker War redux? Why the Strait of Hormuz crisis is different

The US recently seized an Iranian-flagged ship, echoing the Tanker War between Iran and Iraq in the 1980s.
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fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 day ago

Pristina Court Sentences 2 To Life Over Deadly 2023 'Terrorist Attack' In Banjska

Two men received life sentences for a deadly attack on a Kosovo police unit, highlighting ongoing tensions between Kosovo and Serbia.
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fromAxios
2 days ago

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by three weeks, Trump says

Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, with plans for extension and ongoing peace talks involving Iran.
#us-navy
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US to shoot and kill' Iranian boats laying mines in Hormuz, Trump says

The US Navy is ordered to take aggressive action against Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions.
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fromAxios
2 days ago

Iran deploys more mines in the Strait of Hormuz, sources say

President Trump ordered the U.S. Navy to shoot Iranian boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz without hesitation.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

ACLU, Amnesty lead 120 rights groups issuing US World Cup travel advisory'

Travel advisory issued for 2026 FIFA World Cup due to deteriorating human rights in the US.
#strait-of-hormuz
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Trump claims US has total control over strait of Hormuz after Iran seizes two container ships

Trump claims US controls the Strait of Hormuz, despite Iranian actions and US military challenges in the region.
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fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Iran war: Trump orders shoot to kill on mine-laying boats

Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalate as the US increases military threats amid an Iranian blockade.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Pentagon Reportedly Warned Will Take Six Months to Clear Strait of Hormuz of Iranian Mines

Clearing the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian mines could take up to six months after the conflict ends.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Trump claims US has total control over strait of Hormuz after Iran seizes two container ships

Trump claims US controls the Strait of Hormuz, despite Iranian actions and US military challenges in the region.
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fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Iran war: Trump orders shoot to kill on mine-laying boats

Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalate as the US increases military threats amid an Iranian blockade.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Pentagon Reportedly Warned Will Take Six Months to Clear Strait of Hormuz of Iranian Mines

Clearing the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian mines could take up to six months after the conflict ends.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

What we know about Israel killing Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil

Israeli air strikes killed journalist Amal Khalil and injured her colleague Zeinab Faraj in southern Lebanon, prompting accusations of crimes against humanity.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Libya oscillates between cooperation and illusion

International military exercise Flintlock fosters cooperation among 30 nations, marking a significant step towards stability in Libya with participation from rival factions.
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