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US military aircraft and aircraft carrier positioned near Israel amid rising tensions with Iran

Us ambassador urges embassy staff to leave israel immediately as regional tensions escalate

Military buildup and diplomatic talks unfold amid fears of possible us strike on iran The US State Department’s decision allows non-essential government employees and family members stationed in Israel to leave the country due to safety risks. Travel advisories now recommend that Americans reconsider travel to Israel amid concerns over terrorism and civil unrest. Such […]

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Pakistani tank positioned near the Afghanistan border during escalating military tensions

Pakistan declares ‘open war’ with Afghanistan after cross-border airstrikes

Escalating military clashes threaten fragile ceasefire along 2,600 km mountainous frontier Pakistan’s defence minister has declared that the country is now in “open war” with Afghanistan following a dramatic escalation of cross-border hostilities. The announcement came after Pakistan launched a series of airstrikes inside Afghanistan in response to Taliban attacks on Pakistani military positions along

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Cuban patrol boat intercepting a US-registered speedboat near northern Cuban coast

Cuba alleges armed infiltration after deadly shooting of US-registered speedboat

Havana says intercepted vessel carried weapons and explosives amid rising US tensions Cuba has accused a group traveling aboard a US-registered speedboat of attempting an armed infiltration into its territorial waters, following a deadly maritime confrontation that has further strained relations between Havana and Washington. According to Cuba’s Interior Ministry, border guards intercepted a Florida-registered

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Semiconductor chips on circuit board representing rare earth supply chain crisis

Rare earth shortages deepen in US aerospace and semiconductor sectors despite trade truce

Yttrium and scandium constraints expose fragile supply chains ahead of high-level US-China summit Rare earth shortages are intensifying across key US industries, particularly aerospace and semiconductor manufacturing, despite recent efforts to ease trade tensions between Washington and Beijing. Industry sources indicate that critical elements such as yttrium and scandium remain in tight supply, threatening production

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a high-level meeting

Why Modi’s State Visit to Israel Is Stirring Controversy Across India and the Middle East

Diplomacy, Gaza protests, and shifting alliances put India’s Middle East strategy under global scrutiny Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day state visit to Israel has ignited widespread debate across political, diplomatic, and civil society circles in India and the wider Middle East. The visit, which includes a rare address to Israel’s parliament, comes at a

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American flag flying over shipping containers at a major US port as global tariffs take effect

Trump’s New Global Tariff Takes Effect at 10%, Deepening Uncertainty for World Trade

Confusion over rates, refund battles, and retaliation risks expose volatility in US trade policy The United States has brought into force a new round of global tariffs at a 10% rate, lower than the 15% figure previously signaled by President Donald Trump. The move follows a Supreme Court decision that blocked the use of emergency

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Iranian newspaper featuring missile imagery as reports emerge of a China-Iran missile deal

Iran Nears Deal With China for Supersonic Anti-Ship Missiles as Regional Tensions Rise

Potential CM-302 missile purchase could shift naval balance in the Gulf amid US military build-up Iran is reportedly close to finalizing a deal with China to acquire advanced supersonic anti-ship cruise missiles, a development that could significantly alter the strategic balance in the Persian Gulf and nearby waters. The potential purchase comes at a moment

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Mexican National Guard member standing near a burned bus after cartel violence erupted in Jalisco

Deadly Violence Erupts Across Mexico After Death of Cartel Leader ‘El Mencho’

At least 25 National Guard members killed as unrest spreads nationwide following capture and death of feared drug lord Mexico has been plunged into one of its most intense waves of cartel violence in recent years following the capture and death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as “El Mencho.” The aftermath has been marked

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Former UK ambassador Peter Mandelson arriving in London amid investigation over Epstein-related revelations

Former UK Ambassador Arrested After Epstein Revelations Spark Political Storm

Misconduct probe into Peter Mandelson intensifies scrutiny of elite networks, accountability, and public office ethics The arrest of former British ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson has sent shockwaves through UK politics, reopening difficult questions about accountability at the highest levels of public office and the lingering fallout from revelations linked to the late

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US Navy aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea as tensions rise with Iran over nuclear talks and military build-up

Trump Questions Why Iran Has Not “Capitulated” as US Builds Military Pressure

US envoy Steve Witkoff’s comments highlight rising tensions over Iran’s nuclear program, protests inside Iran, and the risk of regional escalation The standoff between the United States and Iran has entered a dangerous new phase as President Donald Trump questions why Tehran has not “capitulated” despite Washington’s expanding military presence in the Middle East. The

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