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Oil prices jumped after a report that US Central Command prepared a plan for strikes on Iran. Axios reported that US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of "short and powerful" strikes on Iran.
Israel intercepted an aid flotilla headed to Gaza in international waters near Greece. Activists said the Israeli military boarded and disabled their boats in international waters near Greece.
Africans are bracing for tougher times due to the Middle East cease-fire. Despite the fragile cease-fire in the Middle East, many Africans say they are bracing for tougher times ahead and making difficult decisions about the future.
Iran has enough enriched uranium for ten nuclear bombs, heightened tensions over Iran's nuclear program. Iran has enough enriched uranium for ten nuclear bomb: UN The Independent.
Pakistan has opened road trade routes into Iran to move stranded cargo. The overland corridor was activated due to disrupted shipping caused by US-Iran tensions. With shipping disrupted by US-Iran tensions, Islamabad activates overland corridor to move stranded cargo into Iran.
US President Trump spoke with Russian President Putin about a possible ceasefire in Ukraine. The conversation also touched on the situation in Iran. President Trump said he talked to Russian President Putin Wednesday about the wars in Ukraine and Iran.
Trump and Putin discussed the Iran war in a phone call, focusing on the situation in the Persian Gulf. US Israel Iran War Ceasefire News LIVE Updates:. US-Israel-Iran Ceasefire Live Updates: Trump, Putin Speak Over Phone, Discuss Iran War.
Oil surged to a four-year high after Trump's blockade warning, while Defence Secretary Hegseth faced questions on Iran. Meanwhile, Defence Secretary Peter Hegseth faced withering questions about Iran in first congressional appearance since war began.
US President Trump claims the blockade of Iranian ports is working, urging Tehran to 'give up' amid tensions. Trump made the statement as the US blockade continues to restrict Iranian trade.
The UAE is leaving OPEC due to output quotas capping production at 3.2-3.4 million barrels per day.
Israel intercepted approximately 175 activists from 20 boats attempting to reach Gaza, with the activists being taken to Israel peacefully. “Approximately 175 activists from more than 20 boats are now making their way peacefully to Israel,” Israel’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement, including a video of the activists aboard an Israeli navy ship.
Iran accused the US of nuclear double standards and misuse of the NPT platform at the UN, criticizing American actions. Iran at UN accuses US of nuclear double standards, misuse of NPT platform The Times of India.
The US-Iran conflict is becoming a protracted and costly war of attrition, with no permanent deal in sight to end the fighting. In the absence of a permanent deal, the war between the US and Iran is becoming one of attrition despite huge costs.
The United Arab Emirates is leaving OPEC to pump oil on its own terms, stripping Saudi Arabia of a key partner. The United Arab Emirates is leaving OPEC to pump more oil on its own terms.
Ukrainian forces hit Russia's Tuapse oil refinery, causing spills and black rain. Ukrainian forces have hammered one of Russia's largest sites in Tuapse, causing oil spills and black rain.
US President Trump had a "very good" phone call with Russian President Putin, who offered a ceasefire in Ukraine on Victory Day. The offer was welcomed by Trump. Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump welcomes Putin’s offer of Victory Day ceasefire in ‘very good’ phone call The Independent.
A shadowy Islamist group claimed attacks on Jewish targets in Europe. Officials are investigating similar attacks across Europe, all claimed by a shadowy Islamist group that may be using low-cost, unsophisticated methods to sow fear in Jewish communities.
BNP dropped after hiking provisions due to macro uncertainty. BNP Drops After Hiking Provisions On Macro Uncertainty Bloomberg. com.
The White House shooter took selfies at a hotel before attacking Trump. The images were released as part of the investigation into the incident.
Australian police were warned of a terror risk to the Jewish community before the Bondi attack. A security group had flagged the threat days before the mass shooting in Sydney.
China has tightened trade rules ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting, sparking concerns among analysts and US officials about the precedent set by Beijing's measures. Analysts and some US officials worry about the precedent set by Beijing's measures.
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