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The USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier has entered the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, strengthening America’s military presence in the Middle East amid continuing tensions involving Iran. The deployment takes the number of U.S. aircraft carriers operating in the region to three. USS George H.W. Bush Reaches Middle East The U.S. military said […]
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Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend the ceasefire linked to the Israel-Hezbollah conflict by three weeks, according to U.S. President Donald Trump. The extension follows talks at the White House as Washington pushes for a longer diplomatic settlement and seeks to prevent renewed fighting along the Israel-Lebanon border. Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Extension Announced
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India’s ties with Africa send a message of “stability” and “reliability” in a turbulent global environment, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said while launching the theme, logo and website for the fourth India-Africa Forum Summit in New Delhi. He said the partnership has gained greater importance as the world faces complex geopolitical and geo-economic pressures.
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British lawmakers have approved a landmark tobacco law that will permanently ban today’s under-18s from legally buying cigarettes, marking one of the most sweeping anti-smoking measures in the country’s history. The legislation also introduces tighter controls on vaping and other nicotine products as the government pushes to reduce future addiction and long-term pressure
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The Pentagon has told U.S. lawmakers that fully clearing the Strait of Hormuz of Iranian sea mines could take as long as six months, highlighting the risk that disruption to one of the world’s most critical oil routes may continue well beyond any ceasefire or diplomatic breakthrough. The assessment, shared in a classified congressional briefing, […]
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U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan has left his post in a sudden Pentagon leadership shake-up, with reports saying he was removed from office while officials gave no public explanation for the abrupt change. His departure comes at a sensitive moment for the U.S. military, with the Navy heavily engaged in operations linked to the Iran […]
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The United States is weighing NATO allies on a tiered basis based on how much support they offered during the Iran war, exposing fresh strains inside the alliance as Washington reassesses burden-sharing. The move comes after friction over military assistance, naval support and wider cooperation during the conflict, with some European members seen in Washington […]