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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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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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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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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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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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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

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Trump-Linked ‘Board of Peace’ Explores Gaza Logistics Role With DP World, FT Reports

Dubai — Representatives linked to Donald Trump have held discussions with DP World over potential involvement in managing supply chains

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Hormuz Blockade Pushes Iran’s Economy Toward Breaking Point

London — Iran’s war-strained economy is facing mounting pressure under a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, raising

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UN Security Council Condemns Killing of French Peacekeeper in Lebanon

United Nations — The United Nations Security Council on Monday condemned the killing of a French peacekeeper in southern Lebanon,

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