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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian defended the peace MoU with the US, saying it was reached with dignity and strength. Meanwhile, Senator Ruben Gallego criticised the Trump administration for lacking a clear war plan, exit strategy and defined mission, citing military concerns
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Indian-origin US Army Staff Sergeant Angel Rampersad, who was killed in an Iranian missile strike in Jordan, was laid to rest with full military honours in New York as family, officials and hundreds of mourners paid tribute to her courage and service.
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The United States and Iran finalized a peace deal ending their 107-day war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement, to be formally signed in Switzerland, includes nuclear negotiations, lifting naval restrictions and restoring global oil shipments after conflict
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Despite a ceasefire ending the Iran war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, experts warn global oil and gasoline prices may remain elevated for months. Shipping delays, stranded tankers, production restarts, security concerns and supply chain disruptions will slow energy market recovery worldwide
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Market volatility, rising energy prices, and shifting US foreign policy priorities reflect the growing importance of geoeconomics in global affairs
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Donald Trump defended his stance on the Iran war and denied breaking “no new wars” promises in a tense NBC interview. He also reiterated election fraud claims, backed a disputed DOJ fund, and abruptly ended the interview
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RBI's policy direction is unambiguous to attract dollars rather than tighten liquidity conditions through rates
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NATO remains central to European defence, but growing doubts about long-term US commitment are driving the search for additional security frameworks
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Kuwait reported a missile and drone attack amid renewed Iran war tensions after US strikes near Bandar Abbas. Iran retaliated, targeting a US base. The Strait of Hormuz remains closed, worsening the global energy crisis and complicating ceasefire negotiations
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President Trump meets his Cabinet amid fragile Iran war talks. A potential deal may reopen the Strait of Hormuz, reduce uranium stockpiles, and extend ceasefire, but critics warn terms resemble Obama’s accord and risk emboldening Tehran before midterms
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Rising fuel prices, in particular, are having a ripple effect on transport, food and household expenses
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Diplomacy must match its ambitions with stronger institutions, energy resilience, and coalition-building to turn strategic autonomy into lasting global influence
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The Barakah incident may not have triggered a nuclear disaster, but it serves as a warning that the Gulf’s geopolitical rivalries are becoming more complex, more localised and potentially more unpredictable
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The Prime Minister’s appeal for austerity reflects growing concern that the Iran conflict is emerging as an economic threat capable of driving up inflation, fuel prices and household costs across India
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Global oil prices surged as Brent crude crossed $125 amid stalled US-Iran talks and closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Escalating tensions in the Iran war triggered market uncertainty, impacting Asian stocks and raising energy concerns worldwide
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US President Donald Trump faces a May 1 deadline under the 1973 War Powers Resolution over the Iran war, requiring congressional approval or troop withdrawal. Growing political opposition and legal uncertainty heighten tensions over presidential war authority
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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faces lawmakers over the Iran war, defence budget, and military leadership shake-ups. Democrats question costs and legality, while Republicans weigh support. Rising tensions, Strait of Hormuz disruption, and leadership firings add pressure
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An unprecedented energy crisis, triggered by US-Israeli strikes on Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, has accelerated a global shift toward renewables. Amid skyrocketing oil prices and supply disruptions, 50 nations are gathering in Colombia to negotiate a historic fossil-fuel phaseout treaty
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Pakistan’s emergence as mediator between Iran & US-Israel reflects interplay of trust deficits, geographic realities, and economic compulsions
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Global energy disruptions from the Iran war are pushing Asian and African nations to expand nuclear power, with countries accelerating reactor plans and boosting output to reduce reliance on fossil fuels amid rising costs and supply uncertainties worldwide
