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Oil prices tumble as Iran declares Hormuz Strait 'completely open' during ceasefire

Benchmark crude Brent crude oil dropped to around US$88 per barrel following the announcement, down from more than US$98 earlier in the day

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Trump signals imminent release of UFO files following federal review

The U.S. president says newly examined records contain “very interesting” material, though officials maintain there is no confirmed evidence of extraterrestrial...

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Iran warns Strait of Hormuz could close again despite temporary reopening under truce

Tehran signals the vital oil corridor will remain conditional on U.S. actions as uncertainty clouds shipping, nuclear talks and the durability of a fragile ceas...

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Trump calls Iran war a ‘little diversion’ as he predicts conflict will end soon

US President Donald Trump has described the war with Iran as a “little diversion” and said it is progressing “swimmingly”

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KLM cancels 160 European flights as rising fuel costs pressure airline operations

Dutch carrier KLM is cutting services across Europe due to rising jet fuel costs linked to global energy disruptions, even as industry-wide concerns grow over s...

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Washington signals dual-track approach as Iran talks resume amid nuclear tensions

The United States has urged Iran to return to negotiations over its nuclear programme, warning of tougher alternatives while signalling that a diplomatic agreem...

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Fragile Lebanon ceasefire raises hopes of wider Iran deal as shelling persists

A 10-day truce between Israel and Lebanon has come into force amid reports of continued hostilities

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US expands global interdiction of Iran-linked shipping as ceasefire deadline looms

Washington has broadened its naval enforcement powers to target vessels worldwide suspected of supporting Iran, escalating pressure on Tehran ahead of a critica...

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US - Iran make limited progress leading to second round talks as key nuclear disputes remain

Mediated ceasefire discussions show cautious momentum, yet major disagreements persist over uranium stockpiles and nuclear restrictions as truce enters second w...

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Turkiye school shooting: 14-year-old gunman kills nine in second such incident

Teen attacker in Kahramanmaras school massacre referenced Elliot Rodger online as authorities detain father and widen crackdown on online glorification of viole...

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No extension of US-Iran ceasefire as second round talks loom - White House

Washington denies claims of an extended truce with Iran while signalling cautious optimism over renewed negotiations, as the current ceasefire nears expiry.

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Indonesia claims 127.3 hectares on Sebatik Island as theirs following border agreement

Jakarta says a newly finalised land boundary demarcation with Malaysia has resulted in a net territorial gain on Sebatik Island, while a smaller area has shifte...

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Oil prices slip as hopes of US-Iran de-escalation offset supply disruption fears

Brent crude futures fell 44 cents, or 0.5 per cent, to US$94.49 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate declined 70 cents, or 0.8 per cent, to US$90.59.