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Iran Strikes US Bases in Gulf; Oil Prices Drop After Trump’s Peace Plan Report

Iran launched strikes on US bases in the Gulf amid ongoing Middle East tensions. Oil prices fell after reports of a US peace plan delivered to Iran. The WTO warns fertiliser supply disruptions could impact global food prices.

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Australia Supports Lebanon’s Sovereignty, Opposes Israeli Occupation, Says Penny Wong

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong affirms support for Lebanon's sovereignty, opposes Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon, condemns Iran's actions, and discusses regional tensions with Israel amid ongoing conflict.

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UK Proposes Hosting Global Security Summit to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

The UK has offered to host an international summit to develop a collective plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for 20% of global oil, amid escalating Middle East tensions and economic fallout.

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Israel to Control Large Buffer Zone in Southern Lebanon Amid Hezbollah Conflict

Israel plans to control a large buffer zone in southern Lebanon amid conflict with Hezbollah, demolishing bridges and restricting displaced residents' return until northern Israel is secure.

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Trump Claims Iran Talks Productive; Tehran Denies Contact Amid Rising Tensions

Trump claims productive talks with Iran, but Tehran denies contact amid escalating tensions. Senate confirms Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security head. ICE agents deployed to US airports amid TSA shortages. AI-generated abuse material surges; health and climate updates included.

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Middle East Crisis Update: Iran Denies Talks; Von der Leyen Highlights Critical Energy Situation

Israel struck southern Beirut amid escalating Middle East tensions. New Zealand offers fuel relief to families. Markets react to Trump’s Iran ultimatum extension. European leaders urge negotiations amid a critical global energy crisis.

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PM Cautions Against Expecting Quick End to Iran Conflict

PM Sir Keir Starmer warns against expecting a quick end to the Iran conflict, emphasizing lawful UK involvement, economic impacts, and military readiness amid ongoing tensions.

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Starmer and Trump Stress Urgency to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Amid Conflict

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump discussed reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which has seen a 95% drop in traffic since the Iran war began. The leaders emphasized its importance for global energy stability. Starmer will chair a Cobra meeting on the war's cost of living ...

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Iran Threatens to Destroy Middle East Water and Energy Facilities if US Attacks Power Plants

Tehran threatens to destroy vital Middle East water and energy infrastructure if the US attacks Iranian power plants amid escalating missile strikes and regional conflict.

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Israeli Settlers Launch Attacks on Palestinian Villages in West Bank After Settler's Death

Following the death of settler Yehuda Sherman, extremist Jewish settlers launched attacks on Palestinian villages in the West Bank, causing injuries and property damage amid rising tensions and international concern.

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Israeli Settlers Launch Coordinated Attacks in West Bank Amid Rising Tensions

Israeli settlers carried out coordinated attacks in the West Bank, setting homes and vehicles on fire and injuring Palestinians amid rising tensions. Human rights groups accuse the Israeli government of enabling such violence, which has intensified since October 2023.

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Iran Declares Strait of Hormuz Open Except to Enemy Ships Amid Rising Tensions

Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz open to all but enemy ships amid escalating US-Israeli tensions. The conflict impacts global energy markets, with rising oil prices, missile attacks, and geopolitical shifts affecting Ukraine, Russia, and the Middle East.

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