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Video: Top Democrat says there was no imminent threat to the US from Iran
US Democratic senator Mark Warner says there was no “imminent threat” from Iran to the US.
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US Speaker says US had to attack Iran after Israel did
Senior US Republican Mike Johnson told reporters the US had to attack Iran to protect US interests.
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Is the US arming Mexican cartels?
Eighty percent of weapons seized from Mexican cartels come from the US, according to Mexico’s defence minister.
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US claims destroyed IRGC command centre, more Israel attacks on Tehran
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) says it destroyed air defence installations as well as missile and drone launch sites.
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Real Madrid defeated by Getafe to fall four points behind Barca in La Liga
Satriano's superb volley gives the visitors a 1-0 win at the Santiago Bernabeu as Real miss injured forward Mbappe.
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US sanctions Rwandan army and top officials for supporting M23 in DRC
Kinshasa welcomed the sanctions while Kigali said the US move 'unjustly' targets Rwanda.
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How Russia could benefit from the US-Israeli war on Iran
A protracted conflict in the Middle East could help Russia's war effort in Ukraine.
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What we know on day four of US-Israeli attacks on Iran
Washington says 'harder hits' are still to come, as Tehran retaliates by closing the Strait of Hormuz.
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Israeli ground incursion into Lebanon as front boils over amid wider war
Hezbollah says Israel wanted open war, 'so let it be an open war', adding that 'the era of patience has ended.'
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Asia’s stock markets plunge amid US-Israeli conflict with Iran
Asian stocks rack up steep losses after Wall Street shrugs off risks of widening conflict.
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Nepal’s Gen Z threw out old parties. Will it vote for them in key election?
Last year's protests reflected popular disenchantment with established political parties, which are again seeking power.
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As bombing continues, Israel’s war aim in Iran becomes clear: Regime change
Israel aims for regime change in Iran, but may not care as much about whether the transition is smooth.
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Who is Ali Larijani, the Iranian official promising a ‘lesson’ to the US?
Ali Larijani is often viewed as a pragmatist and has an important role following the killing of Khamenei.
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UAE resumes limited flights amid travel chaos across Middle East
Dubai's airport authority says it authorised a limited number of flights as hundreds of thousands remain stranded.
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Iran to do ‘utmost’ to protect China’s citizens amid US-Israel attacks: FM
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi holds calls with China's Wang Yi amid Israeli-US attacks on Iran.
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Shutdown of Hormuz Strait raises fears of soaring oil prices
Consumers are set to pay higher prices, but US producers could benefit, analysts say.
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Israeli attacks kill dozens of people across Lebanon
Israeli attacks on Lebanon have killed more than 50 people. It says the strikes are a response to Hezbollah rockets.
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US Embassy in Riyadh, Omani port hit by drones; US base in Bahrain targeted
Saudi Defence Ministry says a fire broke out at the embassy, while media reported a drone attack on Oman's Duqm port.
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US kamikaze drone found on farmland in Iraq
An unexploded US kamikaze drone was found on farmland in Western Iraq on Monday.
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How much could the Iran war cost the US? Here’s what we know
Predicting the total cost of the campaign is difficult, and experts warn the greater challenge may be inventory.
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