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US authorises possible $2 billion sale of counter-drone systems to Kuwait
Iran attacks Kuwait and Bahrain with seven ballistic missiles
Lebanese soldiers killed in Israeli strike on military vehicle
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 inceasingly difficult to craft
Iraq’s drive to disarm militias could stall after hardliners demand US military exit
Kuwait releases footage of deadly airport attack after Iran denies responsibility
Israel's sense of isolation grows with Ben Gurion airport resembling US air base
Elon Musk’s SpaceX seeks $75bn in record IPO to fund AI and future launches
Oil prices inch closer to $100 again as more Gulf attacks cloud US-Iran talks
World Cup 2026: Pressure on Pochettino, Canada optimistic and Mexico expects