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Oil Prices Surge Following US Attacks on Iranian Military Site

Oil prices rose sharply after the US attacked an Iranian military site in Bandar Abbas and shot down four drones near the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing ceasefire talks.

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Hindustan Times via Getty Images An attendant at a petrol station is pictured filling a car with diesel in India.

US Conducts New Airstrikes on Iranian Military Site Amid Ceasefire Tensions

The US military launched new airstrikes on Iranian military targets near the Strait of Hormuz amid a fragile ceasefire and ongoing negotiations. Iran condemned the strikes and vowed retaliation, while US President Trump emphasized a firm stance on the conflict.

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Getty Images An Iranian flag flutters in the wind as ships remain anchored on May 16, 2026 in the Strait of Hormuz near Larak Island, Iran. Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran over opening this critical waterway have largely stalled as the countries have rejected each other's proposals to end the war that began when the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on February 28. (Photo by Majid Saeedi/Getty Images)

Israel Launches Air Strikes on Tyre After Ordering City Evacuation

Israel has launched air strikes on Hezbollah targets in Tyre, southern Lebanon, after ordering a full evacuation amid ongoing ceasefire violations and escalating ground operations.

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AFP Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli strike near the southern Lebanese city of Tyre (27 May 2026)

Lebanon Endures Intense Israeli Bombing Amid Rising Hunger Crisis

Lebanon faces intense Israeli bombing amid escalating Middle East conflict, worsening global hunger crisis, and ongoing peace talks involving Iran and the US.

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A man looks at a destroyed building that was hit in an Israeli airstrike in Burj al-Shemali village near the southern port city of Tyre, Lebanon.

Israel Kills New Hamas Military Commander Mohammed Odeh in Gaza Strike

Israel killed Hamas military leader Mohammed Odeh in a Gaza strike, days after his predecessor's death. The attack hit a busy market area, killing at least three Palestinians and injuring dozens amid ongoing ceasefire tensions.

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Reuters Large crowds gathered at the scene of the attack, with emergency vehicles flashing beside damaged buildings

British Man Detained and Allegedly Tortured in Dubai for Over Seven Months

Ryan Pepper, a British man from Kent, has been detained in Dubai for over seven months without explanation. Reports allege he has been beaten, threatened, and isolated, with concerns raised by human rights groups and the UK government.

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Supplied A man in a black hat and hoodie holds a toddler. The toddler's face is blurry.

Eleven Dead in Lebanon Amid Intensified Israeli Strikes on Hezbollah

Israel has intensified strikes across southern and eastern Lebanon, killing 11 in Mashghara amid ongoing conflict with Hezbollah and repeated ceasefire violations.

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BBC An excavator stands next to a collapsed building following overnight Israeli strikes in Mashghara, south-eastern Lebanon (26 May 2026)

Internet Begins Partial Restoration in Iran After Nearly Three Months Offline

Iran has begun partially restoring internet access after nearly three months offline following US and Israeli attacks, marking one of the longest national shutdowns globally.

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Anadolu via Getty Images A person in Iran holding a smartphone. They are wearing a big red jacket, a black hat, a black face mask and glasses.

Iran Condemns US Air Strikes as Major Ceasefire Breach

Iran condemns recent US air strikes as a "gross violation" of the ceasefire amid ongoing talks. The strikes targeted missile sites and boats in southern Iran, escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and frozen Iranian assets.

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Reuters Boats in the Strait of Hormuz, seen from Oman, with mountains behind

Iran's Internet Blackout Persists Despite Government Claims of Restoration

Despite Iran's announcement ending the 88-day internet blackout, access remains restricted amid political and technical uncertainties. The shutdown has severely impacted the economy, jobs, and communication, with gradual restoration planned amid ongoing security concerns.

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A silhouetted woman using a phone stands in front of a telecommunications tower on a building

Iran Warns US No Safe Haven in Middle East Amid Strikes and Talks

Iran's supreme leader warns US will lose safe haven in the Middle East amid US strikes and ongoing talks. Israeli airstrikes kill 12 in Lebanon. Massive hajj pilgrimage continues despite conflict. Trump urges Middle East nations to join Abraham Accords amid Iran deal negotiations.

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Pro-government supporters gather beneath a portrait of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran

US Military Launches New Strikes on Southern Iran Targeting Missile Sites

The US military launched new strikes on southern Iran targeting missile sites and boats placing mines, citing self-defense. Talks between the US and Iran show progress but no imminent deal, amid ongoing ceasefire since April 8 and regional tensions.

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Getty Images A black F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet turns through a clear blue sky.