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Oil prices surge after Israeli strike on Iran’s South Pars gasfield
There are fears that a period of elevated oil and gas prices could trigger a damaging wave of global inflation.
Delcy Rodriguez replaces Venezuela’s Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino
General Vladimir Padrino spent 11 years as the country's defence minister, acting as a key ally of Nicolas Maduro.
Israel holding more than half of Palestinian child detainees without charge
Rights group says Palestinian children consistently report 'appalling and debilitating conditions' in Israeli prisons.
US Fed keeps interest rates steady amid economic, geopolitical uncertainty
The US Federal Reserve keeps rates steady at 3.5–3.75 percent amidst a cooling labour market and Iran pressures.
Iranians burn Trump, Netanyahu effigies at warship victim rally
Iranians in Tehran burned effigies of Israeli PM Netanyahu and US President Trump.
US to require up to $15,000 bond for visa applicants from 12 new countries
Trump administration has introduced measures meant to restrict both legal and illegal immigration to the US.
Qatar says Iran missile attack sparks fire, causes damage at gas facility
Qatar's Foreign Ministry strongly condemns attack that caused "extensive damage" at the Ras Laffan complex.
US intel chief Gabbard says Iran was not rebuilding enrichment prior to war
Gabbard's testimony contradicts one of several justifications Trump has given for launching war with Iran.
Israel attacks Iran’s major gas field in new escalation
Israel has struck facilities belonging to the world's largest natural gas field in Iran, marking a sharp escalation.
Top US spy accused of omitting Iran intel that contradicts Trump
Top US spy was accused of altering testimony on Iran, omitting details that contradict Trump’s threat claims.