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Britain's King Charles III visited the 9/11 Memorial in New York City a day after his address to the US Congress. The visit was a gesture of respect for the victims of the 2001 terrorist attack.
A stabbing of two Jewish men in London was declared a terrorist attack and condemned by politicians. Politicians condemned the attack.
Russia's Victory Day Parade will not feature tanks or heavy armor due to losses in Ukraine. The absence of tanks and other heavy military vehicles on Red Square will highlight the heavy toll of the war in Ukraine.
US President Trump reaffirmed the naval blockade on Iranian ports, calling it more effective than bombing. The move has contributed to soaring oil prices, as tensions between the US and Iran remain high.
Iran's rial currency has hit a record low as a shaky ceasefire with the US and Israel holds. The economic strain on Iran is evident in the currency's decline. Iran’s rial currency hits record low as shaky ceasefire with US and Israel holds AP News.
US President Trump has refused to lift the blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, calling it his primary source of leverage against Iran. The move has significant implications for global oil markets.
The US has spent $25 billion so far in its war with Iran, on February 28 with US strikes against Iranian targets.
Lebanon called for a truce as Israeli strikes killed 20 in two days. US Israel Iran War News Live Updates: 'Truce must be fully implemented,' says Lebanon as Israeli strikes kill 20 in two days The Times of India.
Trump and Putin discussed Iran and Ukraine in a 90-minute call. The presidents "paid particular attention to the situation regarding Iran and in the Persian Gulf".
The Pentagon is monitoring Iran's nuclear program around the clock.
Ukraine urged Israel to seize a vessel carrying grain allegedly stolen by Russia from eastern Ukrainian regions. Kyiv has repeatedly protested Russian exports of grain from eastern Ukrainian regions. (File).
The UAE's OPEC exit may affect its relations with Saudi Arabia, its largest trading partner in the Arab world. Saudi Arabia is the UAE's largest trading partner in the Arab world.
The UAE signaled its intent to pursue independent economic policies and reshape Gulf oil politics. UAE signalling intent to pursue independent economic policies and reshape Gulf oil politics.
The Iran-US conflict has cost $25 billion so far, amidst a ceasefire agreement between the US, Israel, and Iran. US Israel Iran War Ceasefire News LIVE Updates:.
The UAE is reviewing its role in other groups after withdrawing from OPEC on Tuesday. Abu Dhabi announced its withdrawal from OPEC on Tuesday.
Iran has executed at least 21 people since the start of the war, executed at least 21 people since start of war: UN human rights chief The Hill.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faced criticism over the $25 billion Iran war, calling comments "reckless". US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth was criticised over the US$25 billion war with Iran, but said the comments were "reckless, feckless and defeatist.".
The US Fed kept interest rates steady at 3.5-3.75 percent. Central bank keeps interest rates steady at 3.5-3.75 percent amid inflation concerns and global economic strain.
The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged due to Middle East uncertainty. The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged due to uncertainty over the Middle East conflict and high energy prices.
Oil prices jumped ahead of the US Fed rate decision due to fears of a blocked Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices jumped as fears grew that the Strait of Hormuz could stay blocked.
The US Supreme Court voided Louisiana's voting map, a move critics say dilutes minority voting power. Ruling seen as major blow to US Voting Rights Act, with critics saying it could dilute minority voting power.
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