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Oil prices plunge following U.S.-Iran ceasefire
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Oil prices plunge following U.S.-Iran ceasefire

Oil prices experienced their most significant one-day drop since the 1991 Gulf War, falling below $100 per barrel after President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Ir

Axios · 3h ago
Russia supplies Iran with cyber support, spy imagery to hone attacks, Ukraine says
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Russia supplies Iran with cyber support, spy imagery to hone attacks, Ukraine says

A Ukrainian intelligence assessment, corroborated by Western and regional security sources, reveals Russia is providing Iran with detailed satellite imagery of Middle Eastern military facilities and c

Defense News · 2h ago
Pakistan appeals to Trump to extend deadline, Iran to reopen Hormuz Strait
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Pakistan appeals to Trump to extend deadline, Iran to reopen Hormuz Strait

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has made an urgent appeal to President Trump to extend his deadline for an Iran deal by two weeks and to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, citing significan

Al Jazeera · 1h ago
Iran’s other would-be WMD program lies in ruins following strikes by Israel and the US
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Iran’s other would-be WMD program lies in ruins following strikes by Israel and the US

While often overlooked by war planners, **Iran's other potential WMD program**, distinct from its nuclear ambitions, has been significantly degraded by recent strikes from Israel and the US. This prog

Defense News · 12h ago
Pope Leo slams Trump’s threat that Iran’s ‘civilisation will die’
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Pope Leo slams Trump’s threat that Iran’s ‘civilisation will die’

Pope Leo has strongly condemned President Trump's threat that Iran's "civilisation will die," labeling the remarks as "unacceptable." This condemnation comes as dissent also emerges within the GOP reg

Al Jazeera · 2h ago
Russia and China veto watered-down UN resolution aimed at reopening the Strain of Hormuz
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Russia and China veto watered-down UN resolution aimed at reopening the Strain of Hormuz

Russia and China have vetoed a UN Security Council resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping lane, sparking concerns about global trade and regional stability. This move

AP News · 10h ago
Pakistan appeals to Trump to extend deadline, Iran to reopen Hormuz Strait
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Pakistan appeals to Trump to extend deadline, Iran to reopen Hormuz Strait

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has made an urgent appeal to President Trump to extend his deadline for an Iran deal by two weeks and to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, citing significan

Al Jazeera · 4h ago
The Iran war doesn’t immediately jeopardize Taiwan
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The Iran war doesn’t immediately jeopardize Taiwan

The US military campaign against Iran, while criticized for its aggressiveness and lack of allied consultation, paradoxically makes it harder for China to confidently assume the US would *not* interve

Asia Times · 6h ago
Iranians brace for possible devastation as Trump’s deadline looms
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Iranians brace for possible devastation as Trump’s deadline looms

Iranians are bracing for potential US-led strikes on civilian sites, a move that would violate international law, as a Trump deadline approaches. In response, social media videos indicate that **Irani

Al Jazeera · 2h ago
A whole civilisation will die, says Trump ahead his Iran deadline
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A whole civilisation will die, says Trump ahead his Iran deadline

Ahead of a critical deadline, **President Trump** issued a stark warning that a "whole civilization will die" if Iran defies a deal, a threat interpreted by some as potentially involving nuclear weapo

The Hindu · 5h ago
Russia and China Veto Proposed U.N. Resolution to Open the Strait of Hormuz
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Russia and China Veto Proposed U.N. Resolution to Open the Strait of Hormuz

Russia and China have vetoed a proposed UN resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, just hours before a deadline set by President Trump. This move, described by AP News as blocking a "water

NYT World · 10m ago
Kim Jong-un’s Daughter Drives a Tank as Talk Accelerates Around North Korea Succession
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Kim Jong-un’s Daughter Drives a Tank as Talk Accelerates Around North Korea Succession

Speculation about North Korean succession intensified as images emerged of **Kim Ju-ae** driving a tank with her father, **Kim Jong-un**, fueling theories she is being groomed for leadership. This com

NYT World · 10h ago
Pakistan’s PM asks Trump to extend Iran’s 8 p.m. deadline
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Pakistan’s PM asks Trump to extend Iran’s 8 p.m. deadline

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged President Trump to extend the 8 p.m. EDT deadline for Iran to reach a deal, citing steady progress in diplomatic efforts to achieve a peaceful settlem

The Hill · 1h ago
Russia supplies Iran with cyber support, spy imagery to hone attacks, Ukraine says
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Russia supplies Iran with cyber support, spy imagery to hone attacks, Ukraine says

A Ukrainian intelligence assessment, corroborated by Western and regional security sources, alleges Russia is providing Iran with detailed satellite imagery of Middle Eastern military and critical inf

Defense News · 7h ago
Iranians begin forming human chains around power plants ahead of Trump’s deadline, social media videos show - fortune.com
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Iranians begin forming human chains around power plants ahead of Trump’s deadline, social media videos show - fortune.com

Iranians are forming human chains around power plants and bridges, as depicted in social media videos, in a move encouraged by Iran to protect critical infrastructure ahead of a looming deadline set b

Google News World · 10h ago
Oil prices mixed; Brent flat, US crude up as Iran keeps Hormuz shut ahead of Trump deadline
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Oil prices mixed; Brent flat, US crude up as Iran keeps Hormuz shut ahead of Trump deadline

Oil prices are mixed, with Brent flat and US crude up, as markets brace for a "prolonged disruption scenario" amid escalating tensions and an impending Trump deadline concerning Iran. Despite eleventh

Channel News Asia · 2h ago
Video: Historic building in Ukraine up in flames after Russia drone attack
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Video: Historic building in Ukraine up in flames after Russia drone attack

A historic two-storey building in eastern Ukraine was engulfed in flames following a Russian drone attack, adding to the ongoing destruction in the region. This incident comes as Russia also confirmed

Al Jazeera · 30m ago
Ukraine confirms strike on Russia’s Ust-Luga oil terminal, hitting key export infrastructure - The Kyiv Independent
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Ukraine confirms strike on Russia’s Ust-Luga oil terminal, hitting key export infrastructure - The Kyiv Independent

Ukraine has confirmed a drone strike on Russia's Ust-Luga oil terminal, a crucial export hub, marking an escalation in attacks on Russian energy infrastructure aimed at curbing Moscow's war funding, a

Google News World · 14h ago
US denies nuclear plan as deadline on threat to Iran ‘civilisation’ looms
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US denies nuclear plan as deadline on threat to Iran ‘civilisation’ looms

Fears escalated regarding a potential U.S. nuclear strike against Iran following President Trump's threat to "kill 'whole civilization'" and comments from his Vice President, prompting the White House

Al Jazeera · 2h ago
Top university says US-Israel attack targeted Iran’s progress, AI learning
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Top university says US-Israel attack targeted Iran’s progress, AI learning

A top university claims a US-Israel attack targeted Iran's advancements in AI learning and other progress, drawing condemnation from Iran which cites systematic attacks on civilian and academic sites

Al Jazeera · 2h ago

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