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

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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

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

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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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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

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

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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 Arrested After Epstein Revelations Spark Political Storm

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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

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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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Trump Moves to 15% Global Tariff After Supreme Court Blocks Emergency Powers

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White House pivots to Section 122 authority, triggering fresh uncertainty for global trade, markets, and U.S. consumers The United States has announced a temporary 15% tariff on nearly all imported goods, marking a significant escalation in its ongoing trade policy shift. The move follows a court ruling that blocked the government’s earlier attempt to impose

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Israel’s ‘Biblical Right’ Claim Sparks Global Backlash After US Envoy’s Remarks

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Comments by US ambassador Mike Huckabee reignite controversy over religion, borders, and Middle East geopolitics amid ongoing wars The Middle East has once again become the center of intense geopolitical debate after the US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, made remarks suggesting that Israel has a biblical right to much of the region. His comments,

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