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Trump Refuses to Apologize to Pope Leo XIV, Escalating Feud Over Iran Policy
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Trump Refuses to Apologize to Pope Leo XIV, Escalating Feud Over Iran Policy
President Trump stated he will not apologize to Pope Leo XIV for criticizing him as 'weak' on foreign policy, specifical
Trump Enforces Strait of Hormuz Blockade After Iran Talks Collapse
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Trump Enforces Strait of Hormuz Blockade After Iran Talks Collapse
U.S. forces began enforcing a naval blockade targeting Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, following the co
London Defense Conference Reveals Deepening Cracks in U.S.-U.K. Alliance
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London Defense Conference Reveals Deepening Cracks in U.S.-U.K. Alliance
A major defense conference in London highlighted growing European anxiety over the durability of the U.S.-U.K. alliance,
Development Banks Face Criticism for Prioritizing Climate Over Core Poverty Alleviation
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Development Banks Face Criticism for Prioritizing Climate Over Core Poverty Alleviation
As global finance leaders convene in Washington, a growing critique argues development institutions have lost focus on i
Trump Orders Hormuz Blockade After Failed Iran Talks, Escalates Feud with Pope Leo
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Trump Orders Hormuz Blockade After Failed Iran Talks, Escalates Feud with Pope Leo
President Trump has ordered a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to begin Monday, a major escalation after week
Trump's Naval Blockade of Hormuz Sends Global Oil Prices Soaring Past $100
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Trump's Naval Blockade of Hormuz Sends Global Oil Prices Soaring Past $100
Oil prices surged past $100 per barrel after President Trump announced a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a
U.S. Navy to Enforce Strait of Hormuz Blockade Against Iran Starting Monday
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U.S. Navy to Enforce Strait of Hormuz Blockade Against Iran Starting Monday
The U.S. military will begin a naval blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday after President Trump d
Orbán's 16-Year Rule Ends in Hungarian Election Upset, Delivering Blow to Trump Alliance
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Orbán's 16-Year Rule Ends in Hungarian Election Upset, Delivering Blow to Trump Alliance
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has conceded electoral defeat, ending his 16-year rule. The victory for Péter Magy
Warner Criticizes Trump's Hormuz Blockade as Economically Illogical
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Warner Criticizes Trump's Hormuz Blockade as Economically Illogical
Sen. Mark Warner expressed confusion over President Trump's decision to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, arguing it contra
Johnson Declares Iran Conflict Unfinished, Directly Contradicting Trump's Victory Claim
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Johnson Declares Iran Conflict Unfinished, Directly Contradicting Trump's Victory Claim
Senator Ron Johnson stated the U.S. has not yet 'won' its conflict with Iran, directly contradicting President Trump's v
U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Nears Collapse as Nuclear Demands Derail Islamabad Talks
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U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Nears Collapse as Nuclear Demands Derail Islamabad Talks
High-stakes talks in Islamabad have failed to extend the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire, with Washington's demand for a per
Iran Conflict's Economic Shockwaves Extend Beyond Fuel, Threatening Broader Inflation
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Iran Conflict's Economic Shockwaves Extend Beyond Fuel, Threatening Broader Inflation
While a temporary ceasefire has paused fighting, the economic damage from the Iran conflict is accelerating, with spikin