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WorldTrump tells CBS war against Iran is “very complete,” says he is ahead of timeline
Washington, United States. U.S. President Donald Trump told CBS News he believes the war against Iran is “very complete” and said Washington is “very far” ahead of his initial four to five week estimated…
WorldIran hardliners rally in support of new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei amid market turmoil
Tehran, Iran. Iran’s hardliners rallied on Monday to declare loyalty to new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, as fears…
WorldUN says nearly 700,000 displaced in Lebanon as Israel-Hezbollah war enters second week
Beirut, Lebanon. Nearly 700,000 people have fled their homes in Lebanon over the past week, a U.N. agency…
WorldAustralians turn to VPNs as new online age restrictions take effect
Canberra, Australia. Australians downloaded virtual private networks in large numbers on Monday as the country rolled out sweeping…
WorldIsrael envoy says Iran’s new supreme leader keeps same ideology, vows action against threats
New York, United States. Israel’s U.N. ambassador Danny Danon said Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, holds the…
WorldGreek-operated tanker transits Strait of Hormuz amid U.S.-Israel war with Iran, tracking data shows
London, United Kingdom. A Greek-operated oil tanker has sailed through the Strait of Hormuz, ship tracking data showed…
WorldHuman Rights Watch alleges Israeli use of white phosphorus over Yohmor, Lebanon
Yohmor, Lebanon. Human Rights Watch said the Israeli military unlawfully fired white phosphorus munitions over a residential area…
WorldIran dismisses reports of munitions launched toward Turkey, Cyprus and Azerbaijan
Tehran, Iran. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei dismissed reports that Iranian munitions had been launched toward Turkey,…
WorldDavey urges UK to cancel planned King Charles visit to US after Trump remarks
London, United Kingdom. Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey said a planned visit by King Charles to the United…
WorldOil prices jump above $119 as supply cuts and Strait of Hormuz disruption tighten market
Washington, United States. Oil prices surged on Monday, with Brent and WTI rising about 14% and both benchmarks…
WorldNATO air defences down second Iranian ballistic missile after it entered Turkish airspace
Ankara, Turkey. NATO air defences in the eastern Mediterranean have shot down a second ballistic missile fired from…