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Former emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, dies at 74
Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at age 74, according to state media reports.
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New airstrikes target Iran after US announced end to strikes
The United States has issued a Saturday deadline for Iran to renounce recent Strait of Hormuz attacks amid stalling nuclear negotiations.
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Unclaimed airstrikes hit Iran, raising possibility of Gulf state involvement
Unclaimed airstrikes targeting sites across Iran have prompted conflicting reports regarding the source and nature of recent explosions.
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Mysterious airstrikes target Iran after US attacks, raising questions of who launched them
Unidentified airstrikes have struck Iran following a period of military engagement with the United States.
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U.S.-Iran Latest: Tehran seeks regional support as mediators push to keep talks going after intense flare-up
Diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran continue following two days of direct military strikes.
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Exclusive | Israel ready for more war on Iran should Trump ask for backup, sources tell The Post
Concerns regarding a potential US-Iran conflict under the Trump administration are escalating amid reports of Israel's military readiness.
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Trump targets Spain, NATO backs Ukraine: Is the alliance still united?
Recent diplomatic developments at the NATO summit raise questions regarding the unity of the alliance amid shifting stances from the United States.
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US and Iran exchange intensifying fire across the Mideast, threatening the interim deal to end war
Escalating military exchanges between the U.S. and Iran are threatening an interim ceasefire deal and increasing the risk of all-out war.
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U.S. and Iran exchange intense new attacks after Trump says ceasefire is ‘over’
U.S. and Iranian forces exchange their most intense strikes since the ceasefire extension following President Trump's declaration that the deal is over.
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The tenuous state of a US-Iran ceasefire renews anxiety over high fuel prices
Concerns over rising fuel costs intensify as the U.S.-Iran ceasefire faces collapse following renewed military action.
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Iran Live Updates: Trump Suggests Cease-Fire Is 'Over' After Latest Strikes
Oil prices climb as the U.S. initiates new strikes against Iran and President Trump declares the ceasefire is over.
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10-year Treasury yield jumps to 4.57% as jumping oil prices reignite inflation fears
U.S. Treasury yields climb as surging oil prices and Middle East hostilities fuel renewed concerns regarding inflation.
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Oil Jumps on Iran Attack, Asian Stocks Set to Drop: Markets Wrap
20 news sources are covering this Business story right now — Archynetys is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Dow Jones Futures: Oil Prices Keep Rising On Iran News After Samsung Fans AI Fears
Oil prices are climbing and U.S. stock futures are fluctuating as investors react to tensions in Iran and await Federal Reserve minutes.
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Houthis launch major offensive in western Yemen, raising fears of wider escalation
Houthi forces have launched a major offensive in western Yemen, resulting in the deadliest attack on the Saudi-led coalition in years.
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Bodies lie unclaimed and rats run rampant as months on Gaza’s ceasefire remains unfulfilled
Months after a ceasefire, Gaza faces unclaimed bodies and a rat infestation as international attention wanes.
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OPEC, Allies Hike Output Again as Hormuz Traffic Starts Recovering
OPEC+ is increasing oil production quotas as shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz begins to recover.
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OPEC Oil Production Jumps, But Gulf Supply Is Still Far From Normal
OPEC+ is increasing oil production quotas as stability returns to the Middle East and traffic through the Strait of Hormuz recovers.
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Turkey's 'strategic triad' gains sway in Trump's Middle East policy, posing challenges for Israel
Turkey’s growing influence in US foreign policy creates new friction with Israel as regional rivalries intensify.
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Iran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war
Iran observes a multi-day funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following his death in war.
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Months after U.S. and Israeli strikes, Iran readies massive funeral for Khamenei
Iran prepares for a dayslong funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following his death during war.
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Khamenei lies in state in Tehran as Iran begins week of funeral ceremonies
Iran has commenced a week of funeral ceremonies for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in war.
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Iran Update Special Report, July 1, 2026
Iran faces internal transition and external conflict as it begins funerals for its supreme leader amid a broader Middle East war.
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Bomb Explodes at Damascus Cafe, Killing at Least 6
A bombing at a cafe in central Damascus has resulted in multiple fatalities, sparking questions over the attack's origins.
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At least six killed in explosion inside central Damascus cafe
At least six people have died in a blast at a central Damascus cafe, with reports of further injuries.
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Explosion heard in Syria’s capital Damascus: state media
A bomb blast at a crowded cafe in Damascus has left several people dead and injured.
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Khamenei body in cold storage as feared Basij mobilizes ahead of historic Iran funeral
Iran prepares for the funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei amid heightened security and international attention
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'We must avenge': Iran prepares funeral of millions for Ali Khamenei
Iran is preparing a massive, multi-day funeral for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed during war.
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Syria announces Sharaa's parliamentary appointees, SDF Kurds sidelined - Al-Monitor
Syria's new parliament convenes as interim president Sharaa names lawmakers, excluding SDF Kurds
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Oil's wild first half of the year upended everything Wall Street expected
Oil prices have defied expectations, leaving Wall Street scrambling to adjust.
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U.S.-Iran Latest: Iran's top negotiator says country ready for war as peace talks inch along
Iran's top negotiator's war remarks escalate tensions as U.S.-Iran peace talks continue
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Mideast Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Gear Up for Meetings in Qatar
Diplomatic efforts to mediate U.S.-Iran tensions intensify in Qatar amid conflicting reports
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Israeli troops face resistance from residents as they push into a town in Syria
Israeli military operations in Syria spark international condemnation and local resistance
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Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad ties prompt CPJ review of Gaza journalist death database
The Committee to Protect Journalists is reviewing its database of journalists killed in Gaza amid revelations of ties to militant groups.
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Iran Ratchets Up Talk of Controlling Hormuz Ahead of New Talks
Iran's rhetoric on controlling the Strait of Hormuz intensifies ahead of crucial talks with the U.S.
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Israel could go to war with Iran 'tomorrow,' Katz warns
Israel's defense minister warns of imminent war with Iran, raising global tensions
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Live updates: Trump and Iran issue conflicting statements about new talks
The U.S. and Iran are at odds over the status of upcoming diplomatic talks in Doha.
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Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Set for New Talks in Qatar After Exchanging Strikes, Trump Says
The U.S. and Iran are preparing for new talks in Qatar after recent military exchanges.
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Mediators set up de-escalation channels ahead of US-Iran talks, source says
Mediators are working to prevent further escalation between the US and Iran ahead of potential talks.
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Iran’s president says $6B in frozen assets in Qatar to be released as US talks challenged
Tensions rise over the release of $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets as US envoys arrive in Doha for indirect negotiations.
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Oil prices rise as US, Iranian strikes threaten Strait of Hormuz reopening
Oil prices surge as US-Iran strikes threaten Strait of Hormuz reopening
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Stock futures rise along with oil prices as traders weigh U.S. attacks on Iran over the weekend: Live updates
Stock futures and oil prices are climbing amid renewed U.S.-Iran tensions in the Middle East.
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Escalating US-Iran strikes threaten interim peace agreement
Recent US-Iran strikes raise concerns over the future of peace talks.
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Advanced Israeli systems sold to Qatar, Saudi Arabia, documents and images show
Reports of Israeli arms sales to Saudi Arabia and Qatar spark regional security discussions
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Erdogan: Struggle against 'genocidal, occupying, expansionist' Zionism is struggle for 'our survival'
Turkish President Erdogan's recent statements on Israel have sparked international attention and diplomatic responses.
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Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and Middle East
A clash in southern Lebanon has resulted in the death of an Israeli soldier, escalating tensions in the region.
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Iranian FM Araghchi heads to Iraq amid rumors of Baghdad Green Zone raid
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi's visit to Iraq comes as rumors swirl about a potential raid on the Baghdad Green Zone.
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Brother and sister killed in Israeli attack on Gaza ‘safe zone’
Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed a brother and sister in a designated safe zone, sparking international coverage.
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Simmering tensions over ancient Jerusalem site nearing a boil
Tensions escalate as settlers and worshippers converge on Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque
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IRGC commander threatens IDF in Lebanon, Iran's deputy FM condemns NATO members
Tensions escalate as Hezbollah rejects the US-brokered Israel-Lebanon security deal, and Iranian officials issue threats.
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U.S.-Iran Latest: Trump accuses Iran of "foolish violation" of ceasefire after ship struck in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. has launched military strikes against Iran following an attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Pragmatic choice: Israel’s war backfires as Gulf backs US-Iran deal
Israel's military actions have inadvertently pushed Gulf states to support a US-Iran agreement
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Iran strikes cargo ship on U.N.-backed route in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. has launched military strikes in Iran following a drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting a UN-backed evacuation plan.
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Israel insists on troops in southern Lebanon as Rubio defends Iran deal in Middle East
Israel's insistence on maintaining troops in southern Lebanon is sparking diplomatic tensions
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Iran, Oman refuse to rule out charging ‘costs’ to cross Strait of Hormuz
Iran and Oman are considering new costs for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil transit route.
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Israel targeted Gaza children resulting in genocide, UN inquiry says
A UN independent commission has found that Israel is committing genocide by deliberately targeting Palestinian children in Gaza.
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Live updates: Strait of Hormuz traffic steadily increases, amid conflicting reports over Iran nuclear monitoring
Tensions escalate in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran asserts administrative control amid conflicting shipping reports and U.S. funding requests.
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Exclusive: Downed US pilot reported seeing Iranian drones swarm in ‘jellyfish’ formation
A downed US pilot's account of encountering Iranian drones in an unusual formation has sparked international intrigue.
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US waives Iran sanctions, Trump says he will 'do what I have to' if Tehran misbehaves
The US has eased Iran sanctions, sparking global reactions and market shifts.
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India says ties with China normalising as top officials meet in Delhi
India and China report progress in diplomatic relations following high-level talks in Delhi