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Iran's supreme leader says US suffered 'disgraceful defeat'
"Today, two months after the largest military deployment and aggression by the world's bullies in the region, and the United States' disgraceful defeat in its plans, a new chapter is unfolding for the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz," said Khamenei in the message read on state television.
May 01, 2026
Ukraine seeking details on Russia's May 9 ceasefire off...
Ukraine seeking details on Russia's May 9 ceasefire off...
Apr 30, 2026
Key points from the first global talks on phasing out f...
Key points from the first global talks on phasing out f...
Apr 30, 2026
Australian Jewish group warned of 'attack' before Bondi...
Australian Jewish group warned of 'attack' before Bondi...
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Myanmar mass prison sentence cut trims Suu Kyi's sentence
Myanmar mass prison sentence cut trims Suu Kyi's sentence
Suu Kyi has been sequestered since a 2021 military coup, but the senior member of her dissolved National League for Democracy (NLD) party said while her term had been reduced, her remaining sentence is still unclear.
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Press freedom at lowest level in 25 years: RSF
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The media rights watchdog cited as examples US President Donald Trump's "systematic" attacks on journalists and Saudi Arabia, which executed a journalist in 2025.
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Decade-long study reveals whale shark Indonesia hotspots
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War in the Middle East: latest developments
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Trump warns Iran blockade could last months, sending oil prices soaring
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Trump is expected to receive a briefing on Thursday on new plans for potential military action in Iran from Admiral Brad Cooper, the head of US Central Command, two sources with knowledge told Axios.
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Global energy costs this year to hit highest since Ukraine invasion: World Bank
Global energy costs this year to hit highest since Ukraine i...
"The war is hitting the global economy in cumulative waves: first through higher energy prices, then higher food prices, and finally, higher inflation," said World Bank chief economist Indermit Gill, as the organization releases its latest commodity markets outlook.
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Climbers open Everest route past dangerous ice block
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A team of highly skilled mountaineers, known in Nepal as "icefall doctors", began fixing ropes and ladders on Everest last month, to prepare for the spring climbing season.
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Why police can't get your phone back in London, Europe's phone theft capital
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As AFP joined a patrol on a sunny Friday night, police officer Hayden O'Connor spotted potential victims everywhere -- people holding out phones to follow directions or listening to music.
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Pentagon chief testifies on Iran war, peace efforts stall
Pentagon chief testifies on Iran war, peace efforts stall
Iran has blockaded the waterway -- a vital conduit for oil and gas shipments -- since the start of the US-Israeli offensive two months ago, sending shockwaves through the global economy.
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