
On knife’s edge: U.S.-Iran Ceasefire
The most likely near-term scenario is more of the same: the conditional ceasefire extended pending talks, with almost no shipping through the Strait of Hormuz,…
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The most likely near-term scenario is more of the same: the conditional ceasefire extended pending talks, with almost no shipping through the Strait of Hormuz,…
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ISLAMABAD (AFP) — Pakistan said Monday it had facilitated the transfer of 22 Iranian crew members from a US-seized vessel, describing the move as a…
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By blocking the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has choked off major flows of oil, gas and fertilizer to the world economy.
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Optimism grew with Iran’s new 14-point proposal aimed at reaching a diplomatic resolution even as President Trump signaled plans to escort vessels through the…
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The country, based on the World Press Freedom Index, is ranked 114th out of 180 countries, from its previous 116th ranking.
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Senator Imee Marcos urged the government to pursue direct government-to-government (G2G) oil procurement and diversify the country’s fuel supply sources to…
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‘We Europeans must take greater responsibility for our security.’
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‘At this moment I’m not satisfied with what they’re offering,’ Trump told reporters.
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NAIROBI, Kenya (AFP) — The Pentagon’s spending on its war with Iran could cover the United Nations’ entire 2026 aid appeal and bring lifesaving support to more…
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Iran delivered a new proposal for peace talks with the United States via mediator Pakistan, state media reported Friday, with negotiations between the two…
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The US blockade is designed to force Tehran to surrender its nuclear program.
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Alcantara also urged greater solidarity among OFWs as they navigate the ongoing economic uncertainty.
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I can’t blame Iran, a sovereign nation, for refusing to budge against a perceived Western bully paranoid about the possibility of a nuclear showdown.
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The loss of Defense Minister Sadio Camara Saturday represented a serious blow to the administration.
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Global energy markets and diplomatic channels rattled on Monday as U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran could initiate contact to restart…
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'You're not going to be making any more 18-hour flights to sit around talking about nothing.'
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Half of the Gulf countries are expecting a contraction this year.
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Truce extended to allow more time for peace talks.
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