
Trump Embraces Rising Inflation as US Military Launches New Strikes
The president claimed he 'loves the inflation' as prices rose 4.2% in May, driven by energy costs and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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The president claimed he 'loves the inflation' as prices rose 4.2% in May, driven by energy costs and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran launched retaliatory strikes on US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait after President Trump warned of hitting Tehran hard over stalled negotiations.

Islamabad reports targeting militant hideouts after a fatal attack on security forces, while the Taliban government alleges civilian deaths including

After a series of overnight exchanges involving helicopter downings and base attacks, the U.S. prepares for more military action while a blockade tightens.

Two pilots were rescued by an autonomous sea drone after their Apache helicopter went down in the Strait of Hormuz.

The two-day state visit, Xi's first since 2019, focused on the "common destiny" of both nations while notably omitting discussions on denuclearization.

Travel bans and suspended consular services have left supporters from over a quarter of qualifying nations unable to attend matches in the United States.

The Ukrainian leader held talks with the E3 group in Downing Street to bolster defense cooperation and secure long-term security guarantees.

Voters decide between continued European integration under Nikol Pashinyan or returning to Russia's orbit as Moscow bans key Armenian exports.

On the second day of his historic visit to Spain, the pontiff urged a 'new humanity' while endorsing the host nation's stance on global peace and

The IDF has launched an investigation into the incident, claiming the car was moving suspiciously in an active combat zone.

Officials confirm the team will be allowed entry for the tournament starting next week, despite ongoing diplomatic tensions and vetting requirements.

American forces targeted Iranian radar sites after intercepting drones, while Iran launched retaliatory missiles at US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.

The Russian president characterized a request for direct negotiations as "rude" and maintained that military goals must be met before a ceasefire.

The visit marks a significant diplomatic milestone as Kim Jong Un seeks trade support and regional recognition while distancing himself from South Korea.

Ukrainian forces targeted vessels allegedly stealing grain and transporting military fuel, while a separate naval drone self-detonated near a Romanian oil

Naim Qassem dismissed the US-mediated agreement that would force fighters to withdraw from southern Lebanon as Israeli operations continue.

Beijing has barred four MPs from entering China for one year, signaling a shift in how it responds to New Zealand's unofficial engagements with Taiwan.

China has converted the submerged Antelope Reef into a significant landmass in six months, as Vietnam responds with its own massive dredging spree.

Lawmakers passed a resolution 215-208 seeking to halt further military action in Iran, marking a rare public rebuke of the administration's strategy.

The former president confirmed he expressed frustration with Israel's military strategy, which Tehran says could derail talks over its nuclear program.

The Trump administration seeks to impose duties of up to 12.5% on nearly all major importers for failing to prohibit or enforce bans on forced labor.

As the invasion of Ukraine enters its fifth year, the Kremlin is pivoting away from hopes of a US-brokered peace deal while facing increasing economic and

A new agreement brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump has halted strikes on Beirut, though combat continues in southern districts where a hospital was
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