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Iran Demands Gulf States Remove US and Israeli Presence or Risk Continued Strikes

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has made it clear to neighbouring Gulf governments that their decision to host American and Israeli military activities will have direct consequences for their own security. His statement, issued over a month into the Iran-US war, adds a new diplomatic and military layer to an already complex regional crisis. Tehran's message appears designed to pressure Gulf governments to reassess their...

IEA Chief Sounds Historic Alarm Over Iran War’s Catastrophic Toll on World Energy Markets

The head of the world's leading energy security body has sounded an alarm of historic proportions over the damage the Iran war has inflicted on global energy markets. Fatih Birol, director of the International Energy Agency, said the crisis is equivalent to facing the 1970s oil shocks and the Ukraine gas crisis all at once. His warning came as the IEA continued emergency consultations...

Iran Sets Conditions for Nuclear Talks with US Amidst Regional Tensions

Iran has declared its readiness to engage in nuclear talks with the United States, but only if Washington takes significant steps to rebuild trust...

War at ‘Inflection Point’: Trump Ally Predicts Record Weapon Flow to Ukraine

The conflict in Ukraine is rapidly approaching an "inflection point," according to Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close ally of U.S. President Donald Trump,...

BBC Training Tech Giants on iPlayer? Staff Jobs Under Review

The broadcaster’s leadership is reportedly in discussions with big‑tech groups about outsourcing non-broadcast functions, from recommendation systems to finance—potentially transferring UK roles abroad. Key sites...

Trump’s Trade Blitz Continues: New Letters, Big Tariffs, and a Firm August Deadline

The Trump administration is pushing forward with its hardline trade policy, as the president confirmed he will send letters to at least seven more...

Amidst Escalation, Trump Pledges More US Weapons for Ukraine

President Donald Trump announced Monday that the United States would increase its weapons shipments to Ukraine, a declaration that comes as Russia intensifies its...

Kyiv Endures Record Air Attack as Patriot Supply Dwindles

Kyiv was hit by its largest aerial assault to date, with Russia unleashing a record number of drones and ballistic missiles, intensifying the urgent...

Hot, Windy Conditions Fuel California’s Biggest Wildfire of the Year

California is battling its most extensive wildfire of the year, the Madre fire, which has surged past 50,000 acres in San Luis Obispo county....

Trump Demands Action: House Advances “One Big Beautiful Bill” After Delays

Donald Trump's "one big beautiful bill act" has advanced in the US House of Representatives, but only after significant procedural delays and intense pressure...

Canada’s Digital Tax Retreat: A Win for US Tech Giants

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed his government will not proceed with its planned digital services tax, a significant victory for major US...

Senate Backs State Control Over AI, Overturning Trump Moratorium

The U.S. Senate has delivered a decisive blow to a proposed 10-year federal moratorium on state artificial intelligence regulation, overwhelmingly voting to remove it...

Gaza War Aftermath: Israel Seeks New Diplomatic Openings with Neighbors

In the aftermath of nearly two years of war in Gaza, Israel is actively seeking new diplomatic openings with its neighbors, particularly expressing interest...

Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Sparks Tillis Retirement, Reshaping 2026 Race

Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina has confirmed he will not seek re-election in 2026, an outcome directly linked to his recent clash with...