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Strikes kill two PMF fighters in northern Iraq amid wider war, group says
Strikes come hours after pro-Iran armed group Kataib Hezbollah announces conditional suspension of US embassy attacks.
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US East Asian allies in legal quandary as Trump seeks help in the Middle East
US President Donald Trump is expected to discuss the Strait of Hormuz with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
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Iran to ‘boycott’ World Cup in US but will not withdraw from 2026 event
Iran scheduled to play their three FIFA World Cup 2026 group games in United States, but Mexico is an alternative.
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Trump denies knowledge of Israeli gas field attack
Donald Trump said the US was unaware of Israel’s South Pars strike and warned Iran against targeting Qatar.
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Iran war: What’s the Jones Act, and why has Trump suspended it for 60 days?
The move allows foreign-flagged vessels to transport goods between US ports for the next 60 days.
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US weighs sending thousands of troops to region as Iran war rages: Report
The deployments could help provide Trump with additional options but would further entrench US in a foreign war.
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War enters new phase as Israel attack on Iran gasfield sparks Gulf response
Saudis have warned of 'military actions, if necessary', but Gulf states in 'diplomatic bind' as they mull response.
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‘Unpleasant surprises’: Will key French cities elect far-right mayors?
Before next year’s presidential race, local elections which conclude Sunday indicate fractured political landscape.
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Baking in rubble: Gaza woman keeps Eid traditions alive despite shortages
Border closures and rising prices make Eid baking difficult in Gaza, but families persist to keep traditions alive.
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Trump attempts to distance US from Israeli strikes on key Iranian gasfield
Questions raised over US knowledge of Israeli plans to attack key Iranian gasfield as energy sites become targets.
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Israeli air raids devastate southern Lebanon, dozens killed in two days
The UN reports over one million displaced in Lebanon as Israeli attacks escalate, with children accounting for one-third.
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Iran war: What is happening on day 20 of US-Israel attacks?
The Iran war enters day 20 as Israeli and Iranian attacks hit energy infrastructure across region.
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Social media making young people less happy, report finds
Heavy social media use has contributed to 'worrying decline' in wellbeing in Western countries, report says.
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US intelligence agencies not expecting China to invade Taiwan in 2027
US spy agencies says Chinese leadership still prefers to pursue unification with Taiwan 'without use of force'.
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Iran executes three convicted of killing police in recent pre-war unrest
Those executed were allegedly involved in the killing of two law enforcement personnel.
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Luka Doncic scores 40 points as Lakers defeat Rockets in NBA
Doncic recorded his 11th 40-point game of the season as the Lakers beat the Rockets for the second time in three days.
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JD Vance deflects gas price concerns with criticism of Biden
US Vice President JD Vance deflected concerns about high gas prices by criticising the Biden administration.
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Ben-Gvir visits gallows museum, threatens the death penalty
Israel’s National Security Minister has filmed himself in front of gallows, threatening the death penalty.
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Attacks on GCC show ‘IRGC don’t think, they just push a button’
Khaled Batarfi, a Saudi political analyst, says Iran’s attacks on the GCC are irrational and create anger.
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Asia’s stock markets dive after attacks on energy facilities in Qatar, Iran
Stocks tumble as attacks by Israel, Iran on critical energy infrastructure exacerbate fears for global energy supplies.
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