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Trump announces imminent Middle East peace deal as Iran signals caution over timing

United States President Donald Trump has declared that a landmark agreement to end the war with Iran will be signed on June 14

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Death toll climbs to 55 in southern Philippines disaster as fresh tremor hits Mindanao

Emergency rescue teams face perilous conditions and continuing aftershocks in the worst-hit areas of Mindanao as the casualty list rises following a powerful ea...

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US-Iran ceasefire deal nears as Washington and Tehran move towards post-war settlement

Proposed accord is to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ease sanctions on Tehran and launch a new round of negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme, potentially re...

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US forces down Iranian attack drones heading for Hormuz Strait despite progress in diplomatic peace talks

American military forces intercepted multiple Iranian one-way attack drones threatening commercial shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, presenting a fresh...

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Elon Musk becomes world’s first trillionaire as SpaceX IPO redefines wealth and influence

The milestone cements the entrepreneur’s status not only as the richest person in modern history but also as one of the most influential figures in business, te...

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Thailand mourns death of Princess Bajrakitiyabha after nearly four years in coma

The Princess was widely respected for her legal career, diplomatic service, humanitarian work and prominent role within the Thai monarchy

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Iran peace deal is within reach, Trump claims as Tehran insists nothing is final

Tehran, however, cautions that negotiations remain unresolved, while fresh military exchanges and recent threats continue to fuel tensions across the Middle Eas...

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US Appeals Court hands Trump major victory by keeping global tariff in force

A federal appeals court grants President Donald Trump a significant legal reprieve by allowing his controversial 10 per cent global tariff to remain in effect w...

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US-Iran escalates direct strikes as Trump warns of “heavy bombing” unless peace deal is signed

Both nations exchanged a second consecutive day of air and missile strikes across the Middle East, intensifying a rapidly widening conflict marked by attacks on...

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Bill Gates: ‘Epstein attempted to exploit my personal life’

The Microsoft co-founder told lawmakers he regretted his association with Jeffrey Epstein, saying he never witnessed criminal conduct and was later pressured ov...

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Oil prices surge as US-Iran strikes intensify

Analysts suggest structural changes in global trade flows may soften the immediate shock compared with previous crises

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US escalates Iran campaign with fresh strikes as Trump threatens far broader military action

Trump warns of even heavier bombardment unless Tehran agrees to an immediate peace settlement, while Iran responds with threats to maritime traffic through the...

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Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz to all vessels amid renewed US attacks

US Central Command (CENTCOM) earlier announced that American forces had launched additional “self-defence” strikes against multiple targets in Iran