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The operation so deep within the gulf, far from the Strait of Hormuz, may signal the US is widening the scope from its first blockade
Some officials believe Trump is particularly disinclined toward registering any objection that could endanger his plans to host Xi for a lavish state visit in September
The threat from the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters referenced US President Donald Trump's repeated warning that he could launch attacks against power plants and bridges in Iran.
UN agencies said the suspected Rohingya boat tragedy underscores a worsening humanitarian crisis driven by conflict, persecution and shrinking aid
The IEA report argues that countries should work multilaterally to stockpile 11 high-risk materials, which would require an initial purchase of $9.2 billion and with a net annual cost of $900 million
Trump warned Iran that the US could target its power plants and bridges unless Tehran returns to negotiations
Iran responded with missile and drone attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait and warned it could halt regional energy exports
The bill has divided opinion, with supporters backing greater end-of-life choice and critics warning of risks to vulnerable people
A total of 753 people remain in isolation or in hospitals, while 366 have so far recovered, according to data from Congo's Ministry of Health.
The revised bill cuts proposed tariffs on major buyers of Russian energy to 100% from 500% and allows exemptions for countries reducing imports
The move came alongside fresh US strikes on Iran, while Bahrain and Kuwait activated missile defences against Iranian attacks
Trump said the Strait of Hormuz will remain open to global shipping, except for vessels linked to Iran
The agreement is expected to attract higher and more diversified investments into sectors such as renewable energy, manufacturing, chemicals and services
The UAEs defense ministry reported that Iranian cruise missiles targeted two ships, the Al Bahyah and Mombasa B, causing significant damage
Waller warned that the US central bank may need to implement tighter monetary policy if core inflation remains firmly elevated or continues its upward trajectory
The antitrust lawsuit, filed in California federal court, alleges the deal would harm competition for film distribution and the licensing of cable TV channels
Junes export increase exceeded economists expectations, rising 19.4% year-on-year in May
iran responded with attacks targeting Bahrain and two tankers associated with the United Arab Emirates travelling through the strait, killing one mariner and wounding eight others.
The attacks marked the biggest Saudi-Houthi escalation in years, prompting the UN to urge restraint
Iran, which claims jurisdiction over the strategic waterway, rejected US intervention while arguing that any country ensuring safe passage through the strait deserves compensation
Other countries and industries reliant on traffic through the narrow waterway have insisted it should be free to access, without tolls or other maritime service charges
Irans Revolutionary Guards said that they targeted US military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait
The legislation, which comes after Magyar ended nationalist Orban's 16-year rule in a landslide election in April, is part of Magyar's efforts to dismantle Orban's bastions of power
The warning urged the public to seek shelter in the island kingdom, home to the US Navy's 5th Fleet
The attacks, sparked by Iran striking a container ship Sunday in the strait, once again underlined that the waterway that once saw a fifth of the world's traded crude oil pass through it remain the key issue in negotiations.
According to reports, Nippon Paint made multiple offers over the past month, but AkzoNobel neither engaged with the proposal nor informed shareholders
A deadly blaze ripped through a Bangkok pub overnight, prompting a major emergency response and an investigation into its cause
Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and Oman, dramatically widening the conflict and pushing already fragile negotiations with Washington closer to collapse
Average wealth rises notably in 2026, median wealth declines in most markets, states report
India Heritage Centre estimates total project cost to be between $12 million and $14 million
A joint statement from 14 nations rejected destabilising actions in the disputed waters threatening regional stability
Sheikh Hamad presided over one of the most consequential periods in the countrys history, driving a rapid transformation of the tiny desert state that reshaped its economy, global profile and political ambition
Graham, a senator from South Carolina, died on Saturday after a brief and sudden illness, according to his office.
The US militarys Central Command stated that targets included missile and drone sites, ammo dumps, communication equipment, and more
Escalating tensions in the region prompt air raid sirens across the Gulf, as Iran retaliates following a US military strike, raising fears of broader conflict amidst ongoing hostilities

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