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Iran has claimed that tighter control over the Strait of Hormuz could generate economic returns capable of doubling its oil revenue, according to statements attributed to a senior military official. The assessment comes as tensions remain high between Iran, the United States, and Israel, with maritime security in one of the world’s most......
Israel’s Ministry of Defense has signed a new agreement worth $34 million with Elbit Systems to develop external fuel tanks designed for F-35 fighter jets. The project aims to improve the aircraft’s operational range and flight endurance during long-distance missions. According to official information released on Thursday, the......
European Central Bank policymaker Olli Rehn has warned that recent economic data point to early signs of stagflation in the eurozone, linking weak growth and rising inflation to energy shocks driven by geopolitical tensions. Speaking in Helsinki, Rehn said the latest indicators suggest the eurozone economy is slowing sharply while price pressures......
Hansi Flick stated that Lamine Yamal made his own choice when he waved a Palestinian flag during celebrations following FC Barcelona’s La Liga title parade. The comments came after widespread debate triggered by the teenager’s gesture during the club’s open-top bus celebration in Barcelona. The incident occurred on 11 May......
The United States and China have reached a rare point of diplomatic alignment by opposing Iran’s proposed transit charges for ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz. The position was confirmed by the US State Department ahead of a summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, signaling limited but notable cooperation......
Kuwait accused Iran on Tuesday of sending an armed unit linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to infiltrate Bubiyan Island, home to a major Chinese backed port project in the northern Gulf. The alleged operation marks a new escalation in regional tensions as US President Donald Trump departed Washington for a state visit to China. Kuwaiti......
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that the war involving Iran is “not over,” insisting that Iranian stockpiles of enriched uranium still need to be removed, according to remarks aired in a recent interview with U.S. broadcaster CBS. Netanyahu argued that while significant military objectives had been achieved,......
The Eurovision Song Contest has officially begun in Vienna, where thousands of fans have gathered ahead of next weekend’s grand final. The Austrian capital is hosting the 70th edition of the world’s most-watched music competition, featuring a week of concerts, events, and celebrations across the city. As part of the opening festivities,......
Maronite Patriarch Bechara El Rahi has called for Lebanese citizens who took refuge in Israel after the Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon in 2000 to be included in the country’s proposed general amnesty law currently under debate in Parliament. Speaking during a religious service in Bkerké, the patriarch referred to legal......
Iran's foreign minister has pushed back firmly against American intelligence assessments suggesting the country's military capabilities have been significantly degraded by months of US and Israeli strikes, insisting that its missile arsenal and launch capacity have in fact expanded since the conflict began on February 28. Abbas Araghchi......
The Lebanon Ministry of Public Health reported that at least 32 people were killed within 24 hours as a result of continued Israeli airstrikes and military operations across the country, highlighting a further escalation in regional tensions. According to official figures, the total death toll has now reached 2,759, with an additional 21......
A United States Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet fired 20mm cannon rounds at the rudder of an Iranian-flagged oil tanker Wednesday, disabling the vessel as it attempted to reach an Iranian port in defiance of the American naval blockade. The strike, confirmed by US Central Command, marks the second time American forces have used direct fire to enforce......
Two months into the conflict in the Middle East, the economic fallout from the war in Iran has spread well beyond energy markets, rippling through petrochemicals, manufactured goods, food, and consumer products as companies pass rising costs onto buyers and central banks around the world prepare to tighten monetary policy. The war, which......
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