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US to end prosecution of Turkiye’s Halkbank over alleged business with Iran
US prosecutors say Turkish assistance in negotiating ceasefire , release of captives from Gaza contributed to settlement.
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka cricket series called off due to Iran war
Afghanistan were due to host Sri Lanka for a six-match series in the UAE, which has been hit by attacks from Iran.
Woman killed in Bahrain as Gulf states intercept more Iranian missiles
Strikes continue as Trump says US attacks on Iran will dramatically increase if it tries to close Strait of Hormuz.
Trump threatens Cuba again, says island nation may face ‘friendly takeover’
The US president repeats claims that Cuba is ready to negotiate as it faces a spiralling energy and economic crisis.
Iranian strike kills Bahraini woman after hitting residential building
A suspected Iranian attack on a high-rise residential building in Bahrain's capital of Manama has killed a woman.
North Korea denounces ‘muscle-flexing’ US-South Korean military exercises
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong said the annual 'Freedom Shield' exercises could lead to 'unimaginably terrible consequences'.
US consumers express dismay over rising gas prices after attack on Iran
Oil prices have shot up as the war snarls transportation and production in one of the most energy-rich regions on earth.
Trump says some sanctions to be lifted on oil producers amid Iran war
Crude oil prices plunge below $90 a barrel following an earlier surge to almost $120 in price swing over 24 hours.
Trump claims Iran planned to ‘take over Middle East’ before US attacked
US President Donald Trump cites “information and belief” for his claim that Iran would have taken over the Middle East.
Australia to send missiles to UAE, surveillance plane to help Gulf defence
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said missiles and reconnaissance plane will be sent to region.