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A pre-dawn drone strike in Bahrain wounded 32, as a blaze hit the Al Ma'ameer oil complex. Hours later, NATO intercepted an Iranian missile over Turkey amid widening regional fire.
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Steve Downes, the voice of Halo’s Master Chief, is calling on the White House to remove his voice from a controversial video mixing real Iran strike footage with pop-culture clips.
A weakening labor market and surging energy prices are creating a high-stakes economic drama, with analysts warning of 'ugly' trends and potential stagflation risks.
Lebanon stands at a pivotal moment as its government considers disarming the Iranian-backed Hezbollah, with the nation bracing for the militant group's response.
The war in Iran has disrupted global oil and gas supplies, leading to a sharp increase in demand for Russian energy, while experts warn against renewed reliance on Moscow.
The Justice Department has published FBI interview notes from 2019 containing graphic sexual assault allegations against Donald Trump, though the documents lack substantiation and context.
President Trump demands Iran's unconditional surrender, rejecting mediation as the war spreads across the Middle East, causing soaring oil prices and a mounting civilian death toll.
With over 13,000 U.S. troops and a dense web of bases, Italy's role as a NATO logistics hub raises complex questions about sovereignty and the thin line between alliance and conflict.
After Trump urged an uprising, Iranian Kurdish opposition faces a historic dilemma: trust a volatile US alliance for a shot at change, or risk another devastating betrayal.
Analysts warn that Iran's strategic pressure on the Strait of Hormuz is creating a new reality for global oil and gas shipping, with ripple effects far beyond the region.
Qatar's energy minister warns that continued war with Iran could halt Gulf energy exports within weeks, triggering global economic turmoil and supply shortages.
Lionel Messi faces criticism for applauding President Trump's remarks on Iran during a White House ceremony honoring Inter Miami, highlighting the uneasy intersection of sports and global conflict.