US shifts Iran war focus to oil prices as Tehran tightens grip on Strait of Hormuz

US shifts Iran war focus to oil prices as Tehran tightens grip on Strait of Hormuz

The focus of the US campaign against Iran appears to be changing. While preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon has been repeatedly presented by President Donald Trump as a central reason for the conflict, the immediate priority for Washington now appears to be something much closer to home: bringing down oil and gasoline prices […]

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Lebanon Condemns Israel Over Alleged Systematic Destruction in the South

Lebanon Condemns Israel Over Alleged Systematic Destruction in the South

Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has sharply criticized Israel over what he described as the “systematic destruction” of homes, infrastructure and public facilities in southern Lebanon, warning that the continued demolitions and military activity could represent serious violations of international law. Speaking on Wednesday, Salam said Israeli attacks, incursions and demolitions were affecting homes, infrastructure, […]

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Brazil Orders Discord to Suspend Livestreams After Teen’s Suicide

Brazil Orders Discord to Suspend Livestreams After Teen’s Suicide

Brazil has taken a major step toward tightening online safety protections for children after authorities ordered Discord to suspend livestreaming services, following the death of a 13-year-old girl who was allegedly encouraged to harm herself during a livestream. Brazil’s National Data Protection Authority, ANPD, issued the order on Wednesday, giving Discord three days to comply. […]

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New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon Survives Second Leadership Challenge Ahead of Election

New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon Survives Second Leadership Challenge Ahead of Election

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has survived another challenge to his leadership, securing the backing of his governing National Party less than three months before the country heads to the polls. Luxon confirmed after an emergency caucus meeting that he continues to have the confidence of his party colleagues, despite growing concerns about falling […]

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Putin warns of retaliation as Europe moves against Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’

Putin warns of retaliation as Europe moves against Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’

Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a fresh warning to European countries, saying Moscow could seize European-owned ships in retaliation for plans to sell cargo taken from vessels linked to Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet.” The warning comes as tensions continue to rise over international efforts to enforce sanctions against Russian oil exports, one of Moscow’s […]

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