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China urges immediate Middle East peace talks amid rising global tensions

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi expresses cautious optimism about “a glimmer of hope for peace” after signals emerged suggesting potential engagement between W...

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Iran rejects U.S. ceasefire proposal escalating Middle East conflict

Iran dismisses a U.S. plan to pause hostilities by launching new attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab states, while the United States responds with additional troop...

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Gas shortages push India’s poor back to wood and coal

LPG shortages are reported in several parts of India as a result of conflicts in West Asia that have disrupted global energy supply chains.

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US reportedly presents 15-point peace plan to Iran amid ongoing Middle East conflict

Diplomatic efforts intensify as Washington proposes a framework addressing nuclear and missile issues, maritime security and a possible ceasefire

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New Mexico jury finds Meta liable for endangering children

Meta denied the state of New Mexico’s allegations and previously said that it is “focused on demonstrating our longstanding commitment to supporting young peopl...

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US readies troop deployment as Iran conflict intensifies despite talk of negotiations

Washington prepares to send rapid-response forces to the Middle East even as President Donald Trump claims progress in talks with Tehran, which denies any forma...

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Trump signals possible end to Iran conflict as key war aims remain unresolved

The U.S. President outlines shifting objectives for military campaign, but questions persist over long-term outcomes, regional stability and unfinished strategi...

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Philippines declares energy emergency as West Asia conflict threatens fuel security

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr invokes emergency powers to safeguard supplies and stabilise distribution amid global market volatility and supply chain disruptio...

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Oil prices surge again on supply fears as US–Iran tensions and Hormuz risks shake markets

Crude benchmarks climb as conflicting signals over US–Iran dialogue, ongoing attacks on energy infrastructure and uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz drive vo...

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Missile strikes and secret diplomacy mark escalation in US-Iran war

Iran launches fresh waves of missile attacks on Israel as new details emerge of a pivotal call between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu that preceded a major...

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Trump tours Graceland, pays tribute to Elvis Presley during Memphis visit

The US president reflects on the legacy of the rock and roll icon, expressing admiration during a visit to Graceland while highlighting federal crime enforcemen...

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Trump signals possible pause in Iran conflict amid disputed talks

The US president suggests progress towards a deal with Tehran while Iran denies negotiations, even as military activity, energy disruptions and troop movements...

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Middle East conflict sparks global energy shock warning as oil prices surge

The head of the International Energy Agency has warned that an escalating war in the Middle East could trigger a global energy crisis surpassing the combined im...