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Oil Prices Surge Amid Strait of Hormuz Blockade and Escalating Israel-Iran Conflict
Global oil prices have climbed to their highest levels in four years, driven by a prolonged U.S.
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King Charles III addresses US Congress amid strained UK-US relations over Iran and Ukraine
King Charles III delivered a joint address to the US Congress on Tuesday during a four-day state visit to Washington, speaking at a moment when relations between the United Kingdom and United States face significant…
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Suspect Charged After Shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner Raises Security Questions
Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old from California, has been charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump following a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on Saturday,…
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US-Iran Conflict Enters Third Month Amid Stalled Negotiations and Global Economic Strain
The United States-led military campaign against Iran has entered its third month with peace negotiations stalled and mounting costs on multiple fronts.
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US-Iran War: Stalled Talks, Hormuz Proposals, and Diplomatic Maneuvers
Recent developments in the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran highlight a diplomatic stalemate, a critical blockade, and a flurry of regional outreach.
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US-Iran Conflict: Regional Sources Diverge on Blockade, Diplomacy, and Escalation Risks
A military and diplomatic standoff between the United States and Iran has intensified, with sources across regions reporting fundamentally different framings of the conflict's nature and trajectory.
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US-Iran Negotiations Stall as Nuclear Dispute and Hormuz Closure Drive Global Economic Pressure
Negotiations between the United States and Iran have reached a critical stalemate, with President Donald Trump reportedly rejecting Tehran's latest proposal because it fails to address Iran's nuclear program, according…
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UAE Announces Withdrawal from OPEC, Citing National Interests
The United Arab Emirates has announced its decision to withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the broader OPEC+ alliance, with the move set to take effect on May 1.
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Shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner: Trump Evacuated as Suspect Targets Administration Officials
US President Donald Trump and senior administration officials were evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association dinner at the Washington Hilton on Saturday evening after a gunman attempted to breach…
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Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Frays as Strikes Kill Civilians and Hezbollah Rejects Direct Talks
A US-mediated ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, which began April 16 and was extended until mid-May, is showing severe strain as Israeli military operations continue in southern Lebanon.
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King Charles III Addresses U.S. Congress, Emphasizes Alliance Amid Global Tensions
King Charles III delivered an address to a joint session of the U.S.
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King Charles III Visits US Amid Political Tensions, Addresses Congress and Commemorates 9/11
King Charles III and Queen Camilla completed a state visit to the United States this week, marking the 250th anniversary of American independence with events in Washington and New York that revealed divergent…
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US-Iran Conflict Stalls as Tehran Proposes Hormuz Deal, Seeks Russian Support
Nearly two months into a military standoff between the United States and Iran, indirect negotiations have reached an impasse, with both sides claiming leverage while a fragile ceasefire remains under strain.
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Trump and Putin Discuss Ukraine Ceasefire and Iran in Phone Call
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation, with differing accounts emerging about the discussion's focus and the origins of key proposals.
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U.S. Indicts Governor of Sinaloa State and Officials on Drug Trafficking Charges
The United States Justice Department has formally charged the governor of Mexico's Sinaloa state, Rubén Rocha Moya, and nine other current and former Mexican officials with drug trafficking and related crimes.
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Mali's Junta Leader Reappears Amid Security Crisis and Allegations of Foreign Partner Betrayal
Mali's military leader, Colonel Assimi Goita, has made his first public appearance following a weekend of major insurgent attacks across the country, with his office stating he met with Russia's ambassador in Bamako on…
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U.S. Defense Secretary Faces Congressional Scrutiny Over Iran War Costs and Civilian Casualties
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the House Armed Services Committee, marking his first congressional appearance under oath since the start of the war with Iran.
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US Reviews Iranian Proposal to Reopen Hormuz Strait as Diplomatic Efforts Intensify
The White House has confirmed it is examining Iran's latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a maritime chokepoint through which approximately one-fifth of the world's traded oil passes, according to Brazilian…
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Mali Security Crisis Deepens as Tuareg Rebels Seize Territory, Western Nations Evacuate Citizens
Mali faces its most severe security crisis in nearly 15 years following coordinated attacks by Tuareg rebels and jihadist groups that have prompted Western governments to urge their citizens to leave the country…
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Iran-US Talks Stall as Tehran's Foreign Minister Seeks Russian Consultation
Indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States have reached a standstill, with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi traveling to Russia for consultations after failing to advance talks mediated by Pakistan.
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