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Trump weighs extension of Iran ceasefire as key disputes threaten peace deal

Major disagreements over Tehran’s nuclear programme, the Strait of Hormuz and sanctions relief continue to cast doubt over prospects for a lasting settlement

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Ebola: “This thing can be stopped,” WHO lead says

WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus vows that the latest Ebola outbreak can be contained despite mounting deaths, regional instability and fears the...

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Iranian forces fire warning shots near Hormuz Strait as gulf tensions escalate

Iranian military forces reportedly open warning fire at four vessels approaching the Strait of Hormuz without coordination

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West Asia war sends global air travel demand into decline as fuel costs surge

Airlines face collapsing demand in the Middle East, soaring fuel prices and growing pressure to cut flight capacity, according to the International Air Transpor...

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US - Iran edge towards extended truce as Strait of Hormuz shipping set for reopening

Negotiations centre on maritime access, sanctions relief and Iran’s nuclear programme, even as fresh military incidents underscore the volatility of the conflic...

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US forfeits New York luxury property linked to 1MDB scandal in latest asset recovery move

The forfeiture marks another major development in the long-running global corruption and money laundering scandal

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Hamas military leadership further weakened after Israel kills top commander in Gaza

Israel intensifies efforts to dismantle the group’s remaining leadership despite an ongoing ceasefire and stalled negotiations over Gaza’s future

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Meta introduces global paid subscriptions for Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp

Meta unveils new subscription-based premium services for Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp as the technology giant accelerates efforts to reduce dependence on ad...

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Trump rejects Iran-Oman strait plan as Gulf peace talks remain deadlocked

The proposal exposes deep divisions in ongoing negotiations to end the three-month conflict that has destabilised global energy markets and heightened tensions...

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China pushes for UN endorsement of Iran war peace deal as diplomatic momentum builds

International efforts intensify to secure a formal and lasting settlement to months of regional instability

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Gaza families face third Eid Al-Adha without sacrificial rituals amid war and extreme shortages

As Muslims around the world mark Eid al-Adha with prayer, sacrifice and family gatherings, many in Gaza are confronting a third consecutive holiday overshadowed...

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Strait of Hormuz strikes threaten fragile Iran-US ceasefire as regional conflict deepens

Intensified Israeli bombardments in Lebanon further complicated diplomatic efforts to end a widening regional conflict already disrupting global energy markets

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Trump links Iran peace deal to expansion of Abraham Accords as US launches ‘self-defence’ strikes

The United States military confirms fresh defensive strikes inside Iran amid what Washington described as an ongoing ceasefire