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IMF Warns Iran War Could Have "Severe" Human Impact Far Beyond Middle East
Countries in East Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa are among the countries most affected now -- and who could suffer the most -- outside the region, as the conflict stretches on.
US' $240 Million Drone Over Cuba That's Strangling China's Oil Supply
From Venezuela to Hormuz to Malacca, the US has made three moves to strangle China's oil. Now a $240M drone over Cuba signals move four — and Trump wants the island. The chessboard is almost complete.
UK Man Sets World Record With 63 Tattoos On His Body Featuring Marvel Characters
His passion for Marvel-themed tattoos deepened in 2016 when he got a tattoo of the supervillain Thanos on his thigh.
"Peace Possible, But Iran An Obstacle": Israel On Ceasefire With Lebanon
Responding to allegations that Israel is attempting to create a buffer zone inside Lebanon, Haskel dismissed such claims as "propaganda" driven by Hezbollah and Iran.
US Troops Given Nearly Empty Trays On Warships Deployed Near Iran: Report
Families of deployed personnel say they have been trying to send essential supplies such as food items, hygiene products and personal necessities.
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir Takes Spotlight In US-Iran Peace Talks
Pakistan's central role has shone a spotlight on the army leader and the unlikely personal trust he's earned from both sides.
What Is Iran's 'Nuclear Dust' And Why Does Trump Want It Back?
Tehran has said its objective in enriching uranium is power generation and energy security, not a nuclear weapon. But the available data suggests otherwise.
China Steps Up Iran Diplomacy While Seeking Smooth Summit With Trump
Considering Trump transactional and susceptible to flattery, China is seeking to advance its goals on trade and its claims on Taiwan at the summit, people familiar with China's thinking said.
PM Modi Most Popular Leader, German Chancellor Merz Most Unpopular: Survey
About 76% of respondents said they were dissatisfied by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s work.
Zohran Mamdani's Wife Apologises For "Harmful" Posts She Made As Teen
Last month, The Washington Free Beacon reported on years of Duwaji's online activity across a handful of social media platforms, finding she had shared posts praising female Palestinian militants who participated in plane hijackings and bombings in the 1960s and early 1970s.
US To Delay Weapons Supply To Some European Allies Due To Iran War: Report
The delays underline the degree to which the war against Iran, which began with US-Israeli air strikes on February 28, has begun to stretch US supplies of some critical weaponry and ammunition.
Ex-Virginia Governor Shoots Wife Dead, Then Kills Self Amid Divorce Case
Justin Fairfax fatally shot his wife, a successful dentist, in the basement before going to an upstairs bedroom and killing himself, Davis said. Their son called 911.
"Camel Dreams Of Cottonseed": Iran Mocks Trump's Big Peace Deal Claims
US President Donald Trump has said that Washington and Tehran were "very close" to a peace deal and insisted that Iran had agreed to hand over its enriched uranium, a key sticking point in negotiations.
"Shown Commitment To US-India Ties": Trump On TS Sandhu As Delhi Lt Governor
Taranjit Singh Sandhu served as India's Ambassador to the US from 2020-2024.
"Pope Has To Understand This Is Real World": Trump On Threat From Iran
US President Donald Trump on Thursday said Pope Leo was free to say what he wanted but that it was important for him to understand that Iran could never have a nuclear weapon.
Bangladesh Court Grants Bail To Hindu Monk Chinmoy Das In One Case
A Bangladesh court has granted bail to Hindu monk Chinmoy Das in one case, while he remains in custody.
"Nothing Against" Pope, But He Must Understand "Nasty World": Trump
US President Donald Trump said Thursday that Pope Leo XIV can say what he likes about world issues, but needs to understand the realities of a "nasty world."
Trump Says He May Visit Pakistan If US, Iran Reach Deal
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that if a deal with Iran to conclude the war is reached and signed in Islamabad, he might go, and that Iran has agreed to almost everything.
10-Day Ceasefire Deal Between Israel, Lebanon Takes Effect
A 10-day ceasefire deal agreed between Lebanon and Israel took effect on Thursday, as US President Donald Trump said he was trying to set up the first-ever meeting between the leaders of the two countries.
