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Second round of US-Iran talks likely as early as Thursday amid ongoing diplomatic push

Diplomatic contacts between Washington and Tehran are said to be continuing despite a reported US blockade of Iranian ports and heightened military and politica...

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UN Chief calls on US, Iran to continue talks

Disruptions in the maritime trade through the Strait of Hormuz have already had a direct effect well beyond the immediate region, with increased global economic...

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Singapore tightens monetary policy as energy shock drives inflation risks

Central bank moves to strengthen currency and contain rising import costs as Middle East conflict threatens growth outlook

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US blockade of Iranian ports risk global shock as war diplomacy stalls

A US naval blockade of Iran’s ports has begun, raising fears of economic disruption and renewed conflict after ceasefire talks collapsed without agreement

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Trump launches rare public attack on Pope Leo XIV over Iran war comments

US President accuses pontiff of being “very liberal” and “weak on crime” after criticism of US-Israel policy on Iran

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Oil surges past US$100 as US plans blockade at Strait of Hormuz

Brent crude rose US$7.60, or 7.98%, to US$102.80 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate gained US$8.31, or 8.61%, to US$104.88, reversing losses recorded in...

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No agreement reached: US military to block Strait of Hormuz

Trump escalates the situation as US-Iran talks break down further threatening global energy markets

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Second humanitarian flotilla sets sail from Barcelona amid bid to break Gaza blockade

A new convoy of aid vessels is preparing to depart Spain carrying medical supplies for Gaza

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China unveils 10 new Taiwan incentive measures after KMT leader’s visit to Beijing

Beijing has announced a package of incentives aimed at boosting cross-strait exchanges, including relaxed tourism rules, expanded cultural imports and food trad...

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'Enough of war!' - Pope Leo XIV says at Vatican peace vigil

Prayer is “the most free, universal and disruptive response to death,” the pope says in St. Peterʼs Basilica

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Israel–Spain tensions flare over festival effigy as European protests highlight Gaza divisions

A traditional “Burning of Judas” display in southern Spain depicting Israel’s prime minister sparks a diplomatic protest

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US-Iran negotiations collapse after 21 hours, fragile ceasefire at risk

US Vice President JD Vance confirms failure to reach an agreement with Iran after high-level talks in Islamabad as Iran says US’ ‘excessive’ demands hindered ag...

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Mutual ​distrust remains high

High-stakes negotiations between Washington and Tehran conclude without a breakthrough, leaving the future of the Hormuz Strait and a tenuous ceasefire uncertai...