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War with Iran: Will US Senate vote to limit Trump's power?
Hamas sets conditions for disarmament talks under Trump's Gaza plan
US downs Iranian drones threatening Hormuz amid fragile diplomacy
Iraq warns of fiscal disaster if Iran war persists in obstructing oil exports
How trade turmoil could deepen if Strait of Hormuz is shut until September
Israel attacks Beirut's suburbs again
US authorises possible $2 billion sale of counter-drone systems to Kuwait
Iran attacks Kuwait and Bahrain with seven ballistic missiles after renewed US strikes
Nasdaq 100 slides 4.8% as traders dump tech stocks
Stars, stripes and scepticism: The football World Cup returns to America
On Washington visit, UAE's Khaldoon Al Mubarak discusses partnerships, investments and AI
Ceasefires should halt violence, not manage it
My fellow Cubans will defend their land and their sovereignty
Iran sees recent escalation as show of strength in peace negotiations
In parts of the West, grand strategy is becoming harder to craft
Iraq’s drive to disarm militias could stall after hardliners demand US military exit