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Today: June 05, 2026
Today: June 05, 2026

Middle East Conflict

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UN nuclear watchdog says it's been unable to inspect Iranian facilities

The U.N. nuclear watchdog has been unable to inspect nuclear facilities in Iran affected by the war last June, according to a confidential report by the U.N. nuclear watchdog

UN nuclear watchdog says it's been unable to inspect Iranian facilities
MidEast|Political|World

Lebanese President says ceasefire may come into effect within a day of parties' approval

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun told local outlets on Thursday that a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreed the previous evening between Lebanon and Israel could come into force within 24

Lebanese President says ceasefire may come into effect within a day of parties' approval
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Bank of Japan expected to raise rates this month, sources say

The Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates this month unless a sharp escalation in the Middle East conflict upends markets, three sources said, as

Bank of Japan expected to raise rates this month, sources say
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Netanyahu faces plunging support in north Israel as voters demand tougher Lebanon stance

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces plunging support in the electorally vital north where Hezbollah rocket fire has been heaviest, a

Netanyahu faces plunging support in north Israel as voters demand tougher Lebanon stance
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European stocks fall as private market stress, Mideast tensions dent sentiment

European shares slipped on Wednesday as escalating Middle East tensions and fresh jitters over private markets pushed investors

European stocks fall as private market stress, Mideast tensions dent sentiment
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World stocks rally on AI optimism; jitters over Iran persist

Global stocks rallied on Tuesday, buoyed by AI optimism, while oil prices edged higher amid rising uncertainty over a possible

World stocks rally on AI optimism; jitters over Iran persist
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Netanyahu faces criticism after Trump halts Israeli strikes on Beirut

Benjamin Netanyahu is under criticism at home after U.S.

Netanyahu faces criticism after Trump halts Israeli strikes on Beirut
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Trump says he spoke to Lebanon's Hezbollah through intermediaries

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Trump says he spoke to Lebanon's Hezbollah through intermediaries
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More Fed policymakers eye possible rate hike as inflation risks rise

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More Fed policymakers eye possible rate hike as inflation risks rise
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US warns Oman not to engage in facilitating tolls for Strait of Hormuz

The United States warned Oman on Thursday not to get directly or indirectly involved in any effort to impose a toll in the Strait of Hormuz, saying it will penalize any

US warns Oman not to engage in facilitating tolls for Strait of Hormuz
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European shares dip as Middle Eastern developments keep investors wary

European shares closed lower on Thursday, though they pared steeper losses after a report on news outlet Axios said the United States and Iran

European shares dip as Middle Eastern developments keep investors wary
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The Latest: Iran deal progress is murky after US military says it carried out ‘self-defense’ strikes

President Donald Trump insists a peace deal is close on the 88th day of the Iran war

The Latest: Iran deal progress is murky after US military says it carried out ‘self-defense’ strikes
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US launches fresh strikes on Iran as talks to end war proceed

U.S. forces on Monday conducted strikes in southern Iran against targets including boats attempting to lay mines and missile

US launches fresh strikes on Iran as talks to end war proceed
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Netanyahu admits difficulty influencing Trump decisions on Iran, sources say

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told confidants in private conversations that Israel has little ability to influence Donald Trump's decision-making on

Netanyahu admits difficulty influencing Trump decisions on Iran, sources say
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Republicans who have drawn a hard line on Iran pan Trump's emerging proposal to end the war

President Donald Trump’s emerging deal to end the Iran war is drawing heavy criticism from some fellow Republicans

Republicans who have drawn a hard line on Iran pan Trump's emerging proposal to end the war
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Possible deal on Iran divides US lawmakers largely along party lines

U.S. lawmakers appearing on Sunday morning talk shows split sharply over a potential deal to end the Iran war, with Republicans mostly backing the publicly reported contours of an

Possible deal on Iran divides US lawmakers largely along party lines
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Netanyahu told Trump Israel will remain free to act against threats, Israeli source says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told U.S.

Netanyahu told Trump Israel will remain free to act against threats, Israeli source says
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Trump says negotiators are getting closer to Iran deal, media interviews show

President Donald Trump said on Saturday that negotiators for the United States and Iran were "getting a lot closer" to finalizing an agreement to end the war, according

Trump says negotiators are getting closer to Iran deal, media interviews show
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Abu Dhabi is ‘doubling down’ on tourism despite Iran war

Abu Dhabi is ‘doubling down’ on tourism despite Iran war

Abu Dhabi is ‘doubling down’ on tourism despite Iran war
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Philippine central bank governor says it is considering off-cycle rate hike

The Philippine central bank could hike interest rates ahead of its scheduled policy meeting on June 18, its governor said on Friday.

Philippine central bank governor says it is considering off-cycle rate hike
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Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing

Republicans are struggling to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran

Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing
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Trump vows U.S. will retrieve uranium from Iran

President Donald Trump vowed on Thursday that the United States will eventually recover Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium despite comments from Iran that it

Trump vows U.S. will retrieve uranium from Iran
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As Netanyahu spotlights Israel's ties to the UAE, its rulers prefer to be discreet

The tight relationship between Israel and the United Arab Emirates is typically managed discreetly

As Netanyahu spotlights Israel's ties to the UAE, its rulers prefer to be discreet
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Iraq seeking financial assistance from IMF, World Bank as result of Iran war

Iraqi officials have approached the International Monetary Fund about securing financial assistance as a result of the

Iraq seeking financial assistance from IMF, World Bank as result of Iran war