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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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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