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US offers $10 million reward for Iraqi militia leader amid rising regional tensions

Washington — The US State Department said on Thursday it is offering a reward of up to $10 million for

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Israel strikes Hezbollah launcher after cross-border fire despite ceasefire extension

Tel Aviv- Israel said its military struck a missile launcher in Lebanon after it was used to fire projectiles into

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Trump says US will not use nuclear weapons against Iran despite prior threats

Washington— U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would not use nuclear weapons against Iran, stepping back from earlier

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Oil Shock Ripples Into Everyday Goods as Iran Conflict Lifts Costs

New York— Disruptions to global oil supplies linked to the conflict involving Iran are beginning to push up costs for

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US Halts $500 Million Cash Transfer to Iraq Amid Militia Tensions

Baghdad — The United States has blocked a shipment of nearly $500 million in cash bound for Iraq and suspended

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NewsDesk MC April 23, 2026April 23, 2026 airstrike, Al Shifa hospital, Beit Lahia, ceasefire violations, children killed, civilian casualties, civilian deaths, conditions. Gaza Strip, conflict escalation, Gaza City, hamas, humanitarian crisis, Israel Hamas conflict, Israeli military, Middle East conflict, October 7 attack, ongoing violence, truce tensions, united nations, war casualties

Children Among Five Killed in Gaza Strike as Ceasefire Strains

Gaza City — An Israeli airstrike killed five Palestinians, including three children, in northern Gaza Strip late on Wednesday, Gaza’s

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NewsDesk MC April 22, 2026April 22, 2026 blockade policy, ceasefire extension, defense planning, diplomatic talks, donald trump, Emmanuel Macron, freedom of navigation, global shipping routes, international coalition, John Healey, joint headquarters, Keir Starmer, London military talks, maritime security, Middle East tensions, military strategy, naval operations, security cooperation, Strait of Hormuz, UK France mission, US Iran conflict

London Hosts Military Planning Talks on UK-France Hormuz Security Mission

London— Britain is hosting military planners from more than 30 countries for two days of talks beginning Wednesday to develop

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NewsDesk MC April 22, 2026April 22, 2026 Al Jabur, artillery shelling, Bekaa Valley strike, ceasefire violations, civilian casualties, conflict zone, cross border fighting, drone attack, Hezbollah rockets, Iran backed groups, Israel Katz, Israel military, Lebanese media, Lebanon Israel tensions, Middle East conflict, military operations, regional escalation, security situation, southern Lebanon, truce tensions

Israeli Drone Strike in Lebanon’s Bekaa Kills One Despite Ceasefire Tensions

Beirut— An Israeli drone strike in eastern Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley killed one person and wounded two others on Wednesday, Lebanese

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NewsDesk MC April 22, 2026April 22, 2026 cargo ship attack, conflict escalation, defense monitoring, global energy supply, Gulf tensions, indian ocean, International waters, Iran conflict, islamic revolutionary guard corps, maritime security, maritime trade, naval incidents, oil trade disruption, regional instability, shipping routes, Strait of Hormuz, tanker seizure, UKMTO, US Iran tensions, vessel security

Second Ship Targeted in Strait of Hormuz as Gulf Maritime Tensions Intensify

Dubai — A second commercial vessel came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, the British military said,

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NewsDesk MC April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 ceasefire deadline, diplomatic tensions, donald trump, energy crisis, Geopolitics, global economy, global markets, International Relations, Iran blockade, Islamabad talks, jd vance, Middle East conflict, nuclear negotiations, oil prices, Pakistan mediation, peace negotiations, Sanctions Relief, security concerns, Strait of Hormuz, US Iran talks, war developments

U.S. Signals Optimism on Iran Talks as Ceasefire Deadline Nears

Islamabad— The United States said it was optimistic that peace talks with Iran would proceed in Pakistan this week, while