US Navy seizes Iranian freighter near Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions US Navy seizes Iranian freighter — USS Spruance intercepted the Touska near the Strait of Hormuz, US officials say, …
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Politics
Trump announces 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire as attacks continue
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoIsrael-Lebanon ceasefire holds tenuously as clashes and a UNIFIL death raise tensions Ten-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire met renewed skirmishes and casualties, including a French UNIFIL fatality; negotiators have ten days to …
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Business
Strait of Hormuz blockade by Iran traps tankers as Trump weighs US counterblockade
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerStrait of Hormuz Blockade Stalls Tankers and Tests U.S. Economic Leverage Iran’s renewed blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has trapped tankers and strained global energy routes, forcing U.S. policymakers …
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Politics
Trump Breaks With Giorgia Meloni After Her Criticism of Pope Remarks
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoTrump distances himself from Meloni amid row over Pope remarks and Middle East stance Trump distances himself from Meloni after her rebuke of his Pope remarks and her stance on …
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Technology
Anthropic meets Trump administration officials despite Pentagon supply-chain risk designation
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzAnthropic CEO Meets White House as Pentagon Supply‑Chain Risk Label Deepens Administration Split Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei met senior White House officials on Friday, marking a notable development as Anthropic …
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World
Trump warns Iran against blackmail over Strait of Hormuz, promises update
by anna walterby anna walterTrump Iran Talks: ‘Very Good Conversations’ from Oval Office as U.S. Vows to Block Strait of Hormuz Closure President Trump said there were “very good conversations” with Iran and vowed …
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World
Trump announces Iran concessions as Tehran denies claims, restricts Strait of Hormuz
by anna walterby anna walterTrump claims concessions from Iran trigger denials and unrest in Tehran Trump claims concessions from Iran prompt official denials, IRGC control of Hormuz, hardline backlash and market volatility as Pakistan …
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Trump Warns the U.S. May “Start Dropping Bombs Again” if No US‑Iran Deal by Wednesday Donald Trump warns the U.S. may resume air strikes if no US‑Iran deal is reached …
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World
Iran rejects Trump claim on handing over enriched uranium amid early talks
by anna walterby anna walterIran Rejects Trump’s Claim on Enriched Uranium as Talks Remain at Early Stage Iran rejects Donald Trump’s claim it agreed to hand over enriched uranium; Tehran says talks are at …