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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.

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US to begin US$166 billion tariff refunds after court strikes down Trump-era duties

Phased rollout targets more than 330,000 importers, though consumers unlikely to see direct benefits

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Mediation steps up as US-Iran ceasefire hangs in balance amid blockade and nuclear dispute

Fresh talks eyed in Islamabad while Washington tightens economic pressure and regional tensions threaten fragile truce

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Russia escalates aerial assault on Ukraine with mass drone barrage and missile strikes

A renewed wave of attacks targeting cities and critical infrastructure underscores the continuing intensity of the conflict, as civilian areas and port faciliti...