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US President Trump meets with ‘fan of America’ Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi
US President Donald Trump welcomed Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to the White House.
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US strikes new targets in Iran as Tehran hits Gulf states, Hormuz shipping
Iran's deputy foreign minister accuses US of destroying the interim peace deal.
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Families claim bodies of victims of deadly Bangkok pub fire
‘No one has been able to accept it yet.’
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US risks falling into ‘escalation trap’ if it deploys troops in Iran
Analyst Alex Alfirraz Scheers says the US risks falling into an escalation trap if it launches a ground assault in Iran.
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US President Trump drops 20% Strait of Hormuz fee plan
US President Donald Trump says he has abandoned his proposed 20% fee on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
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Trump pivots from 20 percent Strait of Hormuz fee amid Iran war escalation
Donald Trump backs away from fee, says regional countries will instead invest in US in return for transit protection.
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Cuba’s power grid collapses again, triggering third blackout in 10 days
Millions lost power as Cuba’s fifth nationwide blackout of 2026 hit amid a US-imposed oil blockade.
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Trump meets with Iraq prime minister at White House, vows ‘a lot of deals’
Iraqi prime minister says relations with US shifting from militaristic to economic, vows disarmament of factions.
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US, Russian astronauts launch into orbit for joint space mission
NASA chief Jared Isaacman made a rare visit to the Russia-operated Baikonur Cosmodrome to witness the launch.
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US consumer prices drop in June as energy costs tumble
Inflation eased due to cheaper energy, but experts warn price increases may return after renewed US-Iran tensions.
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Sudan faces escalating hunger crisis due to war and Hormuz disruption – WFP
Renewed conflict and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have slowed fertiliser shipments, worsening hunger in Sudan.
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World leaders travel to Qatar to honour Father Emir
Leaders from around the world have been in Qatar to offer condolences to Emir Sheikh Tamim.