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White House seeks $1.5tr defence budget as war on Iran drives costs

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White House seeks $1.5tr defence budget as war on Iran drives costs

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United States President Donald Trump asked lawmakers on Friday to approve a massive $1.5 trillion defence budget...

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Gulf states seek UN mandate for force to protect Strait of Hormuz

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Gulf states seek UN mandate for force to protect Strait of Hormuz

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The secretary general of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Thursday called for the UN Security Council...

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War Diary Day 33: Trump keeps everyone guessing ahead of address to nation

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War Diary Day 33: Trump keeps everyone guessing ahead of address to nation

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As the 33rd day of the US-Israel war against Iran drew to a close, all eyes were...

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In historic first, Trump attends Supreme Court arguments on limiting birthright citizenship

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In historic first, Trump attends Supreme Court arguments on limiting birthright citizenship

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US President Donald Trump made a historic visit to the Supreme Court on Wednesday to attend arguments...

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Swiss government eyes dropping purchase of US Patriot air defence system

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Swiss government eyes dropping purchase of US Patriot air defence system

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The Swiss government is considering dropping the agreed purchase of the Patriot air-defence system from the United...

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Pakistan, China issue 5-point initiative for restoring peace in Middle East

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Pakistan, China issue 5-point initiative for restoring peace in Middle East

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Pakistan and China on Tuesday issued a five-point initiative for restoring peace and stability in the Gulf...

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War Diary Day 32: Still no clear winners as diplomacy yet to take off

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War Diary Day 32: Still no clear winners as diplomacy yet to take off

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On the 32nd day of the US-Israel war against Iran, the evolving dynamics of the conflict reinforced...

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War Diary Day 31: Economic shockwaves deepen in absence of diplomatic off-ramps to Iran war

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War Diary Day 31: Economic shockwaves deepen in absence of diplomatic off-ramps to Iran war

mbasil March 30, 2026 0

On the 31st day of the US-Israeli war on Iran, the economic dimension of the war continued...

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What could Trump achieve by threatening Iran’s Kharg Island?

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What could Trump achieve by threatening Iran’s Kharg Island?

mbasil March 30, 2026 0

A scrubby island in the Gulf that is roughly one third the size of Manhattan, Kharg Island...

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‘All roads lead to higher prices and slower growth’: IMF says Iran war is dimming outlook for many economies

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‘All roads lead to higher prices and slower growth’: IMF says Iran war is dimming outlook for many economies

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The war in the Middle East has caused serious disruption to the economies of frontline countries, and...

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