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Iran, Oman Near New Hormuz Shipping Deal

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Iran has said it is close to reaching an agreement with Oman on a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, potentially easing months of disruption to global energy supplies. Iran Oman Hormuz Deal Nears Completion Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran and Muscat were approaching an understanding on new navigation arrangements in […]
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Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake Strikes Egypt

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A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Egypt on Monday, prompting authorities to activate emergency response measures and begin assessing possible damage across affected areas. Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake Strikes Egypt The tremor was recorded on August 3 and was felt by residents in several parts of the country. People in affected areas reported noticeable shaking, leading some
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Oil Prices Fall as Trump Halts Iran Strikes

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Global oil prices fell by more than $4 a barrel after US President Donald Trump suspended planned attacks on Iranian infrastructure and shifted towards negotiations with Tehran. Brent and WTI Crude Prices Slide Brent crude futures fell $4.08, or 4.64%, to $83.85 a barrel in early trading. US West Texas Intermediate crude dropped $4.01, or […]
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Hormuz Closure Could Push UK Into Recession

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The UK economy could fall into recession in 2027 if disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz continues into next year, according to economic forecasts published by EY. Hormuz Closure Could Trigger UK Recession Under EY’s prolonged-disruption scenario, the British economy would grow by only 0.5% in 2026 before contracting by 0.2% in 2027. […]
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Trump Says Hormuz Deal Is Imminent

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US President Donald Trump has said an agreement concerning the Strait of Hormuz could be imminent, with Washington and Tehran expected to begin a new round of negotiations on Monday. Trump Announces New Iran Negotiations Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump said discussions would focus on restoring navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and addressing […]
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Spain Reinforces Ceuta Border After Migrant Surge

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Spain has reinforced the border of its North African enclave of Ceuta after an unprecedented migrant surge from Morocco, while claims that Moroccan authorities deliberately directed people towards Spanish territory remain unverified. Ceuta Migrant Surge Overwhelms Spanish Enclave Between 50,000 and 60,000 people entered Ceuta over two days by crossing the land border,
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US Urges Americans to Consider Leaving Middle East

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The US State Department has urged Americans across parts of the Middle East to consider leaving or prepare for a rapid departure as tensions between Washington and Tehran intensify. Americans Warned to Consider Leaving Middle East Security alerts issued by US diplomatic missions advised citizens to remain vigilant and consider departing while commercial transport remains
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Trump Rejects Iran Link to Water Cyberattacks

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US President Donald Trump has rejected suggestions that Iran was responsible for cyberattacks targeting Minnesota water systems, instead blaming state authorities for what he described as serious incompetence. Trump Rejects Possible Iran Cyberattack Link Trump said during a Cabinet meeting that he did not believe Iran was behind the incidents, although he presented no
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Russian Missile Attack on Kyiv Kills Nine

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Russia launched a major overnight missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing at least nine people and injuring more than two dozen as strikes damaged residential buildings across the Ukrainian capital. Russian Missile Attack Hits Kyiv More than a dozen explosions were reported as ballistic missiles and drones targeted several districts of Kyiv. Local authorities […]
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Japan Launches National Intelligence Bureau

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Japan has launched a National Intelligence Bureau to centralise security intelligence and improve coordination among government agencies amid growing concerns over espionage, cyberattacks and regional threats. Japan National Intelligence Bureau Launched The bureau began operating on July 31 after Japan’s Parliament approved the necessary legislation in May. It replaces and