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The EUR/USD fell for a third day due to geopolitics and a strong US dollar. The currency pair has been volatile in recent weeks, with investors seeking safe-haven assets amid global uncertainty.
US Navy Secretary John Phelan was sacked amid disputes over Trump-class warships. US Navy Secretary John Phelan was sacked Wednesday reoportedly amid disputes with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth over the expensive new Trump-class warships; Hegseth reportedly favours mass-produced uncrewed ships to boost numbers.
US Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his post. The Pentagon said it is effective immediately. US Navy Secretary John Phelan is the latest high-ranking military leader to leave the administration in recent months.
Oil prices hovered above $100 a barrel as reported ship seizures added to market anxiety. The White House said President Trump does not view Iran's reported seizures as a cease-fire violation.
Lebanon will seek a ceasefire extension in US-hosted talks with Israel. The current ceasefire has yielded a significant reduction in violence, but attacks continue in southern Lebanon. The U. S.-mediated ceasefire has yielded a significant reduction in violence, but attacks have continued in southern Lebanon, where Israeli troops have seized a self-declared buffer zone.
The US ordered citizens to flee Lebanon as a fragile ceasefire ended and airport roads were blocked. The move came amid ongoing violence in the region.
The Revolutionary Guards gained power in Iran after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death. The killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ushered in a new form of collective leadership in the country, with more power for the Revolutionary Guards.
Iran showcased its Qadr ballistic missile at a Tehran rally amid a US ceasefire. The Qadr is an upgraded version of the older Shahab-3A missile.
Iran seized container ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran seizes container ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire CBC.
Iran tightened control of the Strait of Hormuz after the US called off renewed attacks. Iran has not said publicly that it agreed to the US' ceasefire extension and has criticised the maintenance of an American blockade on its sea trade.
The E. U. pledged a $106 billion loan to Ukraine after US aid fell by 99%. The loan is heavily weighted toward military spending, reflecting a view that the war is far from over.
Rumen Radev won elections in Bulgaria with a record of pro-Russia statements. With a record of pro-Russia statements, Rumen Radev handily won elections this week. Now Bulgarians and his E. U.
UN leadership hopefuls stressed the need for peace and restoring confidence. UN leadership hopefuls stress need for peace and restoring confidence France 24.
Putin's approval rating is falling due to Russia's internet restrictions. In Russia, expanding state restrictions on the Internet are frustrating daily life for millions. and sending President Putin's approval ratings on a rare downward spiral.
Ukraine will receive a $100 billion loan from the European Union after months of delay. Taking advantage of the electoral defeat of Hungary's Viktor Orban, European Union countries have moved to approve a $100 billion loan to Ukraine.
Rodrigo Duterte will face ICC trial after judges confirmed charges against him. Pre-trial judges “unanimously confirmed all the charges against Rodrigo Roa Duterte and committed him to trial,” the ICC said in a statement.
Four candidates are vying to replace UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres this year. Who will replace U. N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres when he steps down this year? Four candidates field questions from member states this week at U.
Americans are moving to Vietnam and Thailand for lower costs and stress. Americans who moved to Vietnam and Thailand say their lives are now lower-stress and lower-cost. But glamorous videos on TikTok don't tell the whole story.
Voting began in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal to test Modi's alliance. The contests are closely watched as a gauge of public sentiment towards the ruling coalition led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Indigenous land defenders are being killed and their knowledge is being scraped by AI. Indigenous land defenders are being killed, AI is scraping their knowledge grist. org.
FairPrice Group froze prices on over 300 essentials until May 31. FairPrice Group first froze prices on 100 everyday essentials earlier this month.
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