The United Nations World Food Programme warns Lebanon faces a food security crisis due to disruptions from the Iran war.
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World Food Programme warns Lebanon facing food security crisis due to Iran war
The United Nations World Food Programme warns Lebanon faces a food security crisis due to disruptions from the Iran war.
Artemis II astronauts hurtle home from moon toward splashdown
Four Artemis II astronauts travel back to Earth after moon mission, heading for Pacific splashdown.
Oil prices rise after strikes on Saudi oil facilities
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Scientists stunned as chimpanzees turn on friends in killing spree
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UK court orders India’s SpiceJet to pay $8 million to engine lessor over unpaid rent, maintenance
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UK tracked Russian submarines in north Atlantic for a month
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Hungary’s Tisza party seen winning two-thirds majority in parliament, Median projection shows
Hungary's Tisza party is projected to win a two-thirds parliamentary majority.
India says it has enough coal stocks to meet power demand
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Kuwait says air defences dealing with a morning wave of Iranian drone attacks
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Hezbollah pauses attacks under US-Iran ceasefire, sources close to group say
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The Reserve Bank of India held rates amid uncertainty from the Iran war impacting the economy.
US crude futures fall $12.04 to $100.90/bbl after Trump announces two week ceasefire
US crude oil prices declined sharply after President Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran.
Iran has attacked Saudi Arabia’s Jubail petrochemical complex, IRGC says
Iran claimed responsibility for an attack on Saudi Arabia's Jubail petrochemical complex, highlighting tension in the region.
Oil shock turbocharges Asia FX intervention risk
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U.S. Vice President JD Vance visits Hungary
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Iran sets preconditions for talks on lasting peace with U.S., senior official tells Reuters
Iran demands halt to strikes, guarantees, and compensation before peace talks with U.S.
India plans sovereign guarantees for insurers as Iran war heightens shipping risks, sources say
India plans sovereign guarantees to support insurers amid rising Persian Gulf shipping risks linked to Middle East conflict.
Record monthly outflows from India’s financials deepen market slide
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Brazilian government blacklists Chinese automaker BYD for labor violations
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Trump proposes to cut 9,400 TSA workers, $1.5 billion from budget
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