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US President Donald Trump has said Mojtaba Khamenei is likely still alive, though “damaged,” amid mounting reports about the Iranian leader’s health after recent strikes linked to the ongoing Iran war. The remarks came as Mojtaba Khamenei remained out of public view and questions continued over his condition following the attack that reportedly killed his […]
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has said the closure of the Strait of Hormuz should be used as leverage in the ongoing war, marking his first public statement since taking over the country’s top post. The message, read on state television rather than delivered on camera, also signalled that Iran intends to continue military pressure […]
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Bangladesh has formally asked the United States for a temporary waiver to buy Russian oil, as rising crude prices and supply stress linked to the West Asia crisis increase pressure on its economy. The request comes as Dhaka struggles to secure stable fuel flows for transport, power generation and industry. Bangladesh Seeks US Waiver For […]
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Israel said on Thursday that it had detected another missile launch from Iran, triggering air raid sirens in Jerusalem and other areas as its defence systems moved to intercept the incoming fire. Explosions were heard over Jerusalem during the interception attempt, adding to tensions as the conflict continued with repeated cross-border strikes. Israel Missile Alert […]
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The United States has opened a fresh set of trade investigations covering 16 major trading partners, including India, the European Union and China, as the Trump administration looks to rebuild tariff pressure through a new legal route. The probes focus on whether industrial policies in those economies have created structural excess capacity in manufacturing sectors […]
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India has joined 30 UN member states in expressing deep alarm over the renewed escalation of hostilities in Lebanon, as cross-border violence and airstrikes raise fresh concerns about civilian safety and the security of UN peacekeepers deployed in the region. The joint position comes amid worsening clashes involving Israel and Hezbollah, with fears that the […]
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Oil prices jumped sharply after reports of tanker attacks near Iraq added fresh fears over supply disruption in an already volatile Middle East market. The rise came as traders reacted to growing risks to shipping routes and export infrastructure, with Brent crude briefly climbing back above the $100-per-barrel mark before easing from intraday highs. Oil […]