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‘Tremendous costs’: Can Trump stop other countries from trading with Iran?
Iran's foreign minister has dismissed Trump’s latest threats, calling them a “diversion" from America’s own crisis."
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How China and Russia could hobble Trump’s plans to isolate Iran
Iran's deep trade ties with Beijing and Moscow could prove difficult for the US to disrupt, say analysts.
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Governments brace for historic El Nino impacts on global weather extremes
Sri Lanka earmarks $14m to fight severe drought, offering families 75 litres of water every two-three days.
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Landslide kills 13 at illegal gold mine in Colombia’s southwest
Mining activity caused a deadly slope collapse in Narino, claiming 13 lives and injuring seven others.
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USS Washington arrives in Middle East after aircraft carrier outcry
Vessel expected to replace USS Lincoln after reports of dire conditions on board raised questions over US war planning.
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Trump’s war on Stars and Stripes: Why has military newspaper chief quit?
Longtime Stars and Stripes publisher Max D Lederer Jr announced his resignation over clashes with the Pentagon.
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Funeral for 50 Palestinians recovered from Gaza rubble
A funeral has been held in Gaza for 50 Palestinians whose bodies were recently recovered from the rubble.
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Ex-defence chief’s call for wartime election raises pressure on Zelenskyy
Fedorov, a popular figure, is challenging Zelenskyy but holding a vote under Russia's bombs is near impossible.
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Gaza holds mass funeral for 50 Palestinians killed in Israeli genocidal war
Funerals take place weeks after the bodies of 112 Palestinians were buried in another mass funeral.
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Myanmar military chief visits Bangkok as diplomatic offensive continues
After five years of isolation, Myanmar's post-coup leadership is trying to boost its legitmacy.
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War on Iran: Trump announces a new campaign to isolate Iran economically
US President Donald Trump has announced a new campaign to isolate Iran and punish its trading partners.
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US debt hits $40 trillion: Who does Washington owe and why does it matter?
Heavy borrowing, increased spending and tax cuts by Democratic and Republican administrations have long raised concern.