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Oil Prices Jump After US Strikes Iran

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Oil prices rose on Wednesday after the United States launched fresh strikes against Iran, raising fears that the fragile Middle East ceasefire could unravel and disrupt energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Oil Prices Rise After US Iran Strikes West Texas Intermediate crude futures for August delivery climbed 2.87% to $72.46 per barrel, while […]
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US Launches Fresh Strikes On Iran

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The United States military has launched fresh strikes against Iran after accusing Tehran of attacking three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, marking a sharp escalation in Gulf tensions. US Military Strikes Iran After Hormuz Attacks US Central Command said American forces carried out a series of strikes against Iran in response to what […]
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India-Bound Vessel Hit In Gulf Of Oman

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An India-bound vessel sailing from Qatar to Gujarat’s Dahej port was reportedly hit in a suspected drone attack in the Gulf of Oman, with all crew members confirmed safe. India-Bound Vessel Hit In Gulf Of Oman The vessel was travelling from Ras Laffan in Qatar to Dahej in India when it reportedly came under a […]
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US Revokes Iran Oil Waiver

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The United States has revoked a temporary oil waiver that allowed Iran to sell crude in the open market, following reported attacks on commercial tankers near the Strait of Hormuz. US Revokes Iran Oil Waiver The US Treasury Department cancelled the license on July 7, ending an authorization issued in June that had permitted Iran […]
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Iran Warns US Over Final Deal Talks

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that Tehran will not begin negotiations on a final agreement with the United States if Washington continues issuing threats. Iran Warns US Over Final Deal Talks Araghchi said talks on a final agreement cannot proceed while the United States continues what Iran views as threatening language and hostile […]
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US Senator Warns Pakistan Over Iran Role

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US Senator Rick Scott has warned Pakistan over what he described as a contradictory diplomatic role after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid tribute to Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. US Senator Warns Pakistan Over Iran Role Scott criticised Pakistan’s involvement in efforts linked to easing tensions between the United States and Iran, questioning […]
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Belgian Minister Backs Meloni In Trump Row

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Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken has publicly backed Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after US President Donald Trump shared a social media post suggesting a “restraining order” was needed against her. Trump Meloni Row Escalates Before NATO Summit The controversy began after Trump posted an image of Meloni looking towards him with the caption “restraining […]
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PoJK Protesters Warn Islamabad

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Political unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir intensified after the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Islamabad, warning of a major protest action on July 9 if its demands are not met. PoJK Protesters Issue Ultimatum To Islamabad The Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee said its ongoing sit-in protest […]
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UN Chief Calls For Killer Robots Ban

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UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an international legal ban on lethal autonomous weapons, warning that machines must not be allowed to select targets and take human lives without human control. Killer Robots Ban Urged By UN Chief Guterres said lethal autonomous weapon systems, often described as “killer robots,” represent a major ethical and […]
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NATO Chief Warns Allies On Defence Plans

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NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has warned alliance members to submit credible defence spending plans, saying the bloc has ways to ensure countries meet their commitments. NATO Defence Spending Plans Rutte urged NATO allies to present “clear, concrete and credible” plans to meet the alliance’s new defence spending target. His warning comes as members face growing […]