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Trump signals shift to economic pressure on Iran over new military strikes
US relying on sanctions and naval blockade as oil prices stabilise, easing economic strain on American consumers.
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Brazilian player falls into tunnel celebrating goal
Footage shows Brazilian player Jacy Maranhão falling into the players’ tunnel after jumping over advertising boards.
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Trump names Will Scharf as White House counsel ahead of midterms
Trump has named White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf as White House counsel, starting from September 1.
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Oil prices climb as Iranian demands cloud outlook for Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude prices rise as Tehran says critical waterway will not reopen without major US concessions.
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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim undergoes medical procedure
Malaysia's government says Anwar, 79, is undergoing medical examinations and a procedure advised by his specialists.
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Israel confirms death of Palestinian detainee, nearly two years late
The family of Ihab Diab disputes Israeli claims of health issues, alleging torture was behind his prison death.
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Clashes in Iraq’s Kut city during protests over power shortages
Protests over power shortages escalated in Kut, Iraq, as demonstrators demanded more electricity amid soaring heat.
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Alleged Irish crime boss Daniel Kinahan in court after Dubai extradition
Suspected Irish crime boss Daniel Kinahan has appeared before a Dublin court after being extradited from Dubai.
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Houthis launch fresh ballistic missile and drone attacks on al-Makha port
Iran-backed Houthis have resumed attacks on Yemen’s al-Makha port in the Red Sea.
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Could Morocco’s football chief Fouzi Lekjaa become its next prime minister?
Lekjaa’s decision to join a political party has fuelled speculation about his political ambitions.
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Houthis renew missile and drone attacks on Yemen’s port of al-Makha
The latest Houthi attacks come less than 24 hours after an earlier barrage struck al-Makha (Mocha) and its commercial po...
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Iran war live: US ‘semi-negotiating’ with Tehran; Israel rejects Gaza plan
Trump says US will wait for economic pressure to mount on Iran as Israel formally rejects 15-point Gaza peace plan.