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Iran-US Ceasefire Collapses as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Flare
The ceasefire that ended the 2026 Iran war has effectively collapsed, with the United States and Iran trading strikes over control of the Strait of Hormuz just weeks after signing the Islamabad Memorandum. President Trump declared the truce “over” this…
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Oil Surges Past $79 as US and Iran Trade Strikes Over the Strait of Hormuz
Oil markets lurched again this week as the United States and Iran traded fresh strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway that carries roughly a fifth of the world’s seaborne oil. Brent crude climbed above $79 a barrel…
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Iran Nuclear Diplomacy Clings to Life as Trump Threatens “Locked and Loaded” Missiles
Diplomacy between the United States and Iran is clinging to life this week, even as President Donald Trump’s rhetoric toward Tehran hit its harshest pitch yet. In a post on Truth Social, Trump declared that “1,000 Missiles are Locked and…
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Trump’s Bold Claim on Iranian Uranium: A Potential Game-Changer for Global Markets?
President Donald Trump has repeatedly declared that Iran has agreed to surrender its stockpile of highly enriched uranium as part of a broader peace deal to end hostilities in the Middle East. While Iran has rejected these assertions and insists…
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This War Could Push the World Back Into Inflation — Here’s Why
The escalating Iran conflict has triggered a global energy shock, pushing oil and gas prices sharply higher and reigniting inflation pressures across major economies. As supply disruptions ripple through transport, food, and industry, policymakers now face renewed risks of prolonged…
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Iran Strikes Qatar’s LNG Hub. A New Shock to Global Energy Security
Iran’s missile strike on Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG facility signals a dangerous escalation that could disrupt global energy supplies and push the region closer to wider conflict. What to know: Artificial intelligence and digital power often dominate discussions about the…
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The AI Arms Race: How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping Global Power
Artificial intelligence is becoming a strategic weapon. As global powers invest billions in AI technologies, a new technological arms race is beginning to reshape warfare and international influence. What to know: Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming one of the most…
