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Israel and Lebanon have agreed to move toward direct negotiations after US-mediated talks in Washington, marking a rare diplomatic step between two countries that do not have formal relations. The meeting came amid ongoing regional tensions and fresh efforts by the United States to push for de-escalation on the Israel-Lebanon front. Israel Lebanon Direct Negotiations […]
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The United States has begun enforcing its naval blockade on Iran-linked shipping near the Strait of Hormuz, with a US Navy destroyer ordering two oil tankers to reverse course after they departed Chabahar port. The move marks an early sign of tighter maritime enforcement in one of the world’s most important energy corridors. US Navy […]
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The economic damage from the U.S.-Iran war is already being absorbed across global markets, according to IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, who said the shock is effectively “baked” into the economy. Her remarks come as conflict in West Asia continues to disrupt energy infrastructure, shipping flows and investor confidence, even as markets keep searching for […]
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China’s export growth slowed sharply in March while imports jumped strongly, highlighting the pressure the Iran war and rising global uncertainty are placing on the world’s second-largest economy. The latest trade data showed that Chinese exports rose just 2.5% year-on-year, far below the pace seen in the first two months of 2026, while imports climbed […]
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U.S. President Donald Trump has triggered another controversy after publicly attacking Pope Leo XIV and then sharing an AI-generated image of himself in a messianic pose, drawing backlash from religious leaders, political critics and even some voices within the broader conservative camp. The episode has added to growing scrutiny over Trump’s use of religion-charged
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China Warns US Against Hormuz Interference China has sharply criticised the U.S. move on the Strait of Hormuz, warning Washington not to interfere in Beijing’s relations with Iran and opposing any action that could deepen instability in the region. The warning came as the U.S. blockade targeting Iranian port traffic moved from threat to enforcement, […]
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UK Says It Will Not Support US Hormuz Blockade British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the United Kingdom will not support the U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz announced by President Donald Trump, making clear that Britain does not want to be drawn into the widening conflict with Iran. The statement marks a […]