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Iraq, U.S. envoy discuss Kirkuk-Baniyas pipeline and regional security

Iraq, U.S. envoy discuss Kirkuk-Baniyas pipeline and regional security

Vance says US-Iran ceasefire deal is general, details yet to be settled

Vance says US-Iran ceasefire deal is general, details yet to be settled

UN: Reopening Strait of Hormuz urgent to prevent economic collapse, hunger

UN: Reopening Strait of Hormuz urgent to prevent economic collapse, hunger

US, Iran agree to end war as Israel rejects deal, vows to continue Lebanon operations

US, Iran agree to end war as Israel rejects deal, vows to continue Lebanon operations

Arab, international governments welcome U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement

Arab, international governments welcome U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement

Oil prices fall to three-month low amid US-Iran agreement expectations

Oil prices fall to three-month low amid US-Iran agreement expectations

U.S. official says strong agreement reached with Iran includes Hormuz Strait opening

U.S. official says strong agreement reached with Iran includes Hormuz Strait opening

Pakistan says final text of US-Iran peace deal agreed

Pakistan says final text of US-Iran peace deal agreed

U.S. says it intercepted two Iranian drones near Strait of Hormuz

U.S. says it intercepted two Iranian drones near Strait of Hormuz

Joint statement by 22 countries accuses Iran of intimidation and attacks abroad

Joint statement by 22 countries accuses Iran of intimidation and attacks abroad

Worldwide military expenditure rises 2.9% to record $2.887 trillion in 2025

Worldwide military expenditure rises 2.9% to record $2.887 trillion in 2025

UAE president, U.S. envoy discuss Middle East tensions and maritime security

UAE president, U.S. envoy discuss Middle East tensions and maritime security

Three Indian sailors killed in U.S. strike on tanker off Oman, minister says

Three Indian sailors killed in U.S. strike on tanker off Oman, minister says

Oil falls, dollar strengthens as markets assess Iran-Israel ceasefire

Oil falls, dollar strengthens as markets assess Iran-Israel ceasefire

Trump urges Israel and Iran to halt attacks, return to diplomacy

Trump urges Israel and Iran to halt attacks, return to diplomacy

Arab and international condemnations mount over Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain

Arab and international condemnations mount over Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain

Kuwait intercepts 13 missiles and 17 drones as airport attack injures 63

Kuwait intercepts 13 missiles and 17 drones as airport attack injures 63

Bahrain says defense forces intercept missile and drone attack

Bahrain says defense forces intercept missile and drone attack

Oil rises as Middle East tensions persist, gold slips

Oil rises as Middle East tensions persist, gold slips

UNCTAD warns Hormuz closure could raise costs for nearly 1 billion people

UNCTAD warns Hormuz closure could raise costs for nearly 1 billion people

U.S. crude exports hit record high as Gulf supplies falter

U.S. crude exports hit record high as Gulf supplies falter

The Kuwait Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Kuwait condemns Iranian attacks, says air defenses intercepted missiles and drones

Qatar, Kuwait discuss support for Pakistani mediation between U.S. and Iran

Qatar, Kuwait discuss support for Pakistani mediation between U.S. and Iran

NYC mayor boycotts annual “Israel Day” parade in support of Palestine

NYC mayor boycotts annual “Israel Day” parade in support of Palestine

Meteor explodes over northeastern U.S., releasing energy equal to 300 tons of TNT

Meteor explodes over northeastern U.S., releasing energy equal to 300 tons of TNT

Trump says U.S. close to Iran deal, warns military option remains if talks fail

Trump says U.S. close to Iran deal, warns military option remains if talks fail

U.S. SOUTHCOM chief holds rare security talks with Cuban military near Guantanamo Bay

U.S. SOUTHCOM chief holds rare security talks with Cuban military near Guantanamo Bay

IAEA chief : Kazakhstan willing to store Iran’s enriched uranium if deal reached

IAEA chief : Kazakhstan willing to store Iran’s enriched uranium if deal reached

Japan’s crude imports drop nearly 66 percent in April amid Middle East war turmoil

Japan’s crude imports drop nearly 66 percent in April amid Middle East war turmoil

Qatar condemns missile and drone attacks targeting Kuwait

Qatar condemns missile and drone attacks targeting Kuwait

New York, New Jersey investigate FIFA over 2026 World Cup ticket pricing

New York, New Jersey investigate FIFA over 2026 World Cup ticket pricing

U.S., Iran exchange strikes as tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz

U.S., Iran exchange strikes as tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices climb more than 3% as U.S.-Iran tensions re-escalate in Gulf

Oil prices climb more than 3% as U.S.-Iran tensions re-escalate in Gulf

U.S. reinstates sanctions on UN expert Francesca Albanese

U.S. reinstates sanctions on UN expert Francesca Albanese

Trump says U.S. not yet satisfied with Iran nuclear talks

Trump says U.S. not yet satisfied with Iran nuclear talks

Pakistan, China sign 15 cooperation agreements across key sectors

Pakistan, China sign 15 cooperation agreements across key sectors

Rubio says U.S. will reassess approach if Iran talks fail

Rubio says U.S. will reassess approach if Iran talks fail

Fox News: Washington, Tehran near framework deal on nuclear file

Fox News: Washington, Tehran near framework deal on nuclear file

Progress in U.S.-Iran talks raises hopes for Strait of Hormuz reopening

Progress in U.S.-Iran talks raises hopes for Strait of Hormuz reopening

Trump says Iran deal, reopening of Strait of Hormuz largely negotiated

Trump says Iran deal, reopening of Strait of Hormuz largely negotiated

Qatar's Emir and Saudi Crown Prince discuss efforts to end regional war

Qatar’s Emir and Saudi Crown Prince discuss efforts to end regional war

CENTCOM says 100 ships rerouted under U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports

CENTCOM says 100 ships rerouted under U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports

Qatar emir, Trump discuss regional tensions and maritime security

Qatar emir, Trump discuss regional tensions and maritime security

US launches investor guides to support economic opportunities in Syria

US launches investor guides to support economic opportunities in Syria

French envoy warns Lebanon faces threats to sovereignty amid regional tensions

French envoy warns Lebanon faces threats to sovereignty amid regional tensions

US removes UN expert Francesca Albanese from sanctions list

US removes UN expert Francesca Albanese from sanctions list

Trump says Iran talks near final stage, warns of possible military action

Trump says Iran talks near final stage, warns of possible military action

Oil, gold and global markets volatile amid uncertainty over Iran conflict

Oil, gold and global markets volatile amid uncertainty over Iran conflict

G7 calls for reopening Hormuz Strait, stresses global economic coordination

G7 calls for reopening Hormuz Strait, stresses global economic coordination

Syrian diplomat, U.S. congressman discuss bilateral cooperation

Syrian diplomat, U.S. congressman discuss bilateral cooperation

Qatar, Türkiye review mediation efforts and regional developments

Qatar, Türkiye review mediation efforts and regional developments

U.S. sanctions Cuba's intelligence agency and nine senior officials

U.S. sanctions Cuba’s intelligence agency and nine senior officials

Aoun: Lebanon’s negotiation path based on Israeli withdrawal, ceasefire

Aoun: Lebanon’s negotiation path based on Israeli withdrawal, ceasefire

Qatar and Saudi Arabia discuss regional developments, de-escalation efforts

Qatar and Saudi Arabia discuss regional developments, de-escalation efforts

Trump set to discuss “military options” against Iran with national security advisers

Trump set to discuss “military options” against Iran with national security advisers

White House: China to buy $17 billion in U.S. agricultural products through 2028

White House: China to buy $17 billion in U.S. agricultural products through 2028

Oxford Economics: U.S.-Israeli war on Iran deepens global economic fragmentation

Oxford Economics: U.S.-Israeli war on Iran deepens global economic fragmentation

Trump: Cuba will eventually seek deal with US

Trump: Cuba will eventually seek deal with US

Washington allocates $1.8 billion for U.N. humanitarian operations

Washington allocates $1.8 billion for U.N. humanitarian operations

Trump, Xi hold Beijing summit as trade, Iran and Taiwan dominate talks

Trump, Xi hold Beijing summit as trade, Iran and Taiwan dominate talks

U.S. stocks retreat as oil swings on Middle East ceasefire hopes

U.S. stocks retreat as oil swings on Middle East ceasefire hopes

Pentagon: U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has cost Washington $29 billion so far

Pentagon: U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has cost Washington $29 billion so far

U.S. Treasury sanctions 12 entities and individuals over Iranian oil shipments to China

U.S. Treasury sanctions 12 entities and individuals over Iranian oil shipments to China

US envoy highlights dialogue with SDF as support for Syria stability

US envoy highlights dialogue with SDF as support for Syria stability

Trump announces three-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement

Trump announces three-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement

US says it struck Iranian tankers in Gulf of Oman

US says it struck Iranian tankers in Gulf of Oman

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Reuters

Rubio says Trump undecided after allies refuse US base access

France says sanctions relief for Iran impossible while Hormuz remains closed

France says sanctions relief for Iran impossible while Hormuz remains closed

Report: U.S., Iran near framework agreement to end conflict

Report: U.S., Iran near framework agreement to end conflict

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. AFP

US launches “Project Freedom” to secure Hormuz shipping amid Iran standoff

U.S. denies reports its naval vessel was targeted in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. denies reports its naval vessel was targeted in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. launches Hormuz operation as Iran warns of retaliation

U.S. launches Hormuz operation as Iran warns of retaliation

Tanker hit by unidentified projectiles off UAE coast, UK maritime body says

Tanker hit by unidentified projectiles off UAE coast, UK maritime body says

Merz: U.S. remains NATO’s key partner despite differences

Merz: U.S. remains NATO’s key partner despite differences

MSC plans new shipping route bypassing Strait of Hormuz

MSC plans new shipping route bypassing Strait of Hormuz

U.S. army soldiers during the "African Lion" military exercise in the Tan-Tan region in Morocco in 2021. Fadel Senna / AFP via Getty Images file

Two U.S. soldiers missing during drills in southern Morocco

WTO plans spending cuts as funding shortfall deepens

WTO plans spending cuts as funding shortfall deepens

UAE welcomes IMO call on Iran to halt maritime threats 

UAE welcomes IMO call on Iran to halt maritime threats 

Pentagon signs AI deals with seven tech giants for classified operations

Pentagon signs AI deals with seven tech giants for classified operations

Venezuela signs oil deals with U.S. firms 

Venezuela signs oil deals with U.S. firms 

U.S. weighs military options on Iran ahead of Trump briefing

U.S. weighs military options on Iran ahead of Trump briefing

Argentina–U.S. military drills in South Atlantic involve aircraft carrier Nimitz

Argentina–U.S. military drills in South Atlantic involve aircraft carrier Nimitz

Global military spending reaches $2.9 trillion in 2025 as conflicts drive growth

Global military spending reaches $2.9 trillion in 2025 as conflicts drive growth

Trump says channels with Iran remain open if Tehran abandons nuclear ambitions

Trump says channels with Iran remain open if Tehran abandons nuclear ambitions

Syria condemns armed attack targeting White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington

Syria condemns armed attack targeting White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington

Pakistan reaffirms role as mediator between U.S. and Iran to reinforce stability

Pakistan reaffirms role as mediator between U.S. and Iran to reinforce stability

Trump cancels Witkoff, Kushner Pakistan trip for Iran talks

Trump cancels Witkoff, Kushner Pakistan trip for Iran talks

EU faces growing concern over corporate shift to U.S., China amid AI race

EU faces growing concern over corporate shift to U.S., China amid AI race

Barrack: Arrest of “Tadamon Butcher” a strong step toward accountability

Barrack: Arrest of “Tadamon Butcher” a strong step toward accountability

Israeli airstrike leaves one dead, two wounded in Lebanon

Israeli airstrike leaves one dead, two wounded in Lebanon