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US-Israel War on Iran Kills Khamenei, Closes Hormuz
A US-Israel joint military campaign has killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, triggered Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and spread combat from Tehran to the Indian Ocean where a
Orbán blocks €90bn Ukraine loan, EU calls it blackmail
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán vetoed a €90 billion EU loan for Ukraine, linking the funding to a dispute over the Russian‑oil Druzhba pipeline, prompting EU leaders to accuse him of disloyalty
Iran Threatens Tourist Sites While Building Missiles Mid-War
Iran's IRGC threatened on Friday to target tourist and recreational sites worldwide, even as a spokesperson claimed missile production continues uninterrupted nearly three weeks into joint U.S.-Israel
US Considers Lifting Iran Oil Sanctions
The United States says it is considering lifting sanctions on Iranian oil currently stranded on tankers at sea, a step political economist Will Hutton said would mark the 'beginning of the end of the
Trump blasts NATO as 'paper tiger' over Hormuz
President Trump publicly branded NATO a "paper tiger" and called European allies "cowards" after they declined to help secure the Strait of Hormuz during ongoing U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, escalati
U.S. deploys thousands of troops to West Asia
Amid escalating tensions, the U.S. is reportedly deploying thousands of additional troops to West Asia following explosions at a Tehran palace complex, while Iran warns global tourist sites are unsafe
Iran Fires 1,700+ Missiles, Drones at UAE; 90% Intercepted
Iran has launched more than 1,700 missiles and drones at the UAE since the West Asia conflict began, with over 90% intercepted, shaking Dubai's reputation as a global wealth safe haven.
Trump asks for warships; none reply, China declines
President Trump has asked France, Japan, South Korea, Britain, NATO and even China to send warships and mine‑countermeasure teams to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but none have agreed, leaving the U.S.
U.S.-Israel Operation Epic Fury Hits 3,000 Iran Targets
The U.S.-Israel Operation Epic Fury against Iran has struck more than 3,000 targets since Feb. 28, using AI-driven intelligence, drones, and cyber operations to compress the kill chain and target Tehr
U.S. and Israel Diverge on Iran War as Trump Distances From Strike
After nearly three weeks of war against Iran, the U.S. and Israel are showing fundamentally different priorities, with President Trump publicly distancing Washington from Israel's strike on an Iranian
South Africa Sets 75% Tariff on Chinese Steel
South Africa announced near‑75% tariffs on Chinese structural steel and 20% duties on Thai steel after an anti‑dumping probe found imports were harming domestic producers, a move that targets cheap im
India stocks rise after sell-off amid oil price surge
Indian stocks opened positively despite investor anxiety fueled by the escalating US-Israel conflict in Iran, which is disrupting global energy supplies and driving up oil prices. This international i
Iranian drones again hit Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery, fire
Kuwait's Mina Al-Ahmadi oil refinery was reportedly struck by Iranian drone attacks, igniting a fire. This incident marks a significant escalation, highlighting the volatile geopolitical landscape and
Japan's Takaichi Uses Charm, Restraint in Trump Meeting
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi successfully navigated her initial White House visit, earning praise from President Trump through a strategy of charm and restraint. However, the escalating conf
Russia Gains $5bn as Oil Sales to India Surge 50%
The Iran war’s disruption of Middle‑East energy flows reshaped global markets, boosting Russia’s oil revenue by up to $5 bn as sales to India jump 50%, while the United States, United Kingdom and Euro
Netanyahu: Israel 'acted alone' in South Pars strike
Netanyahu declared Israel 'acted alone' in striking Iran's South Pars gas field, contradicting anonymous Israeli officials who told Reuters the attack was coordinated with the US, as energy markets re
Israel launches incursion into Lebanon, US backs
Israel launched a multi‑week ground incursion into Lebanon to dismantle Hezbollah, drawing U.S. backing, prompting European warnings, and leaving nearly 1,000 dead and over a million displaced in the
Trump pledge broken as Israel‑US strike Qatar‑Iran oil
Israel and the United States coordinated strikes on the Qatar‑Iran Pars oil field, violating a Trump pledge to Qatar and prompting the president to publicly blame Israel and consider un‑sanctioning Ir
Israel Envoy Contradicts Trump on Iran Energy Strike
Israel's consul general in New York said the Trump administration knew Israel would attack Iran's energy infrastructure, directly contradicting Trump's Truth Social claim that the US 'knew nothing abo
Gabbard: US, Israel Pursue Different Iran War Goals
In a House intelligence hearing, Director Tulsi Gabbard said U.S. and Israeli war aims in Iran differ—Israel targets Iranian leadership while the U.S. focuses on missiles and navy—underscoring strateg
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