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In Venezuela’s earthquakes, the deepest faultlines are man-made
Oil hits $100 for the first time since May
New Hamas leader elected by narrowest of margins with Gaza's backing
Trump warns Iran amid global condemnation of Houthi threat
Rubio says Iran 'paying the price' but not ready for deal
Shadi's take on the cost of the US-Iran war
US Treasury signals years-long plan to rebuild Iraq banking sector
Former US diplomat backs Ali Al Zaidi to pull off Iraq's balancing act
US reaches deal with Saudi Arabia on civilian nuclear programme
Oil prices hit six-week high on Hormuz and Red Sea supply disruption fears
Trump threatens to hit power plants as US says Iran 'not serious' about talks
Iraq secures energy deals worth $200bn during Prime Minister's US visit
Sudan army's 'chemical weapons use' leads to new US sanctions
US announces trade deal with Jordan to boost economic ties
Are the US and China entering an AI Cold War?
US Senator condemns 'deeply concerning' end of TikTok ban