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Why might President Trump find it hard to reopen the Strait of Hormuz?

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Israeli military destroys late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s plane as it plans for at least three more weeks of war

Questions over Iran conflict

President Trump leaves allies and foes guessing about the war's endgame

"They will only get worse!"

In a post on Truth Social, Trump lashed out at the Supreme Court over its recent ruling striking down most of his "emergency" tariffs.

Elections bill showdown

Thune is about to kick off what could be weeks of debate on the SAVE America Act, a Trump priority that will likely fail to pass

Euronews exclusive

‘Europeans have been incredibly supportive,' UAE foreign minister tells Euronews

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Schoogirl who died in meningitis outbreak named

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FAA grounds departures at two major airports due to severe weather

Alibaba plans major revamp to heighten focus on AI profits (Bloomberg)

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FAA grounds departures at two major airports due to severe weather

US and China

President Trump's possible delay of China trip is not to pressure Beijing over helping reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Treasury secretary says.

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The best, worst and most oops moments of the 2026 Oscars: Here's what made viewers laugh, cry and cringe