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G7 Holds Off on Releasing Emergency Oil Reserves
Oil jumps about 25 percent to its highest since 2022 as the Middle East conflict rattles markets.
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Hegseth Warns ‘More Casualties’ Should Be Expected in Iran Operation
So far, seven US service members have been killed in combat during Operation Epic Fury.
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Saudi Arabia Warns Iran It Will Be ‘The Greatest Loser’ If It Escalates Attacks
Further Iranian attacks would represent an escalation that would have an adverse impact on Iran–Saudi relations, the Saudi government warns.
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Europe Becomes World’s Biggest Arms Importer: Think Tank
Meanwhile, the United States remains the world’s largest supplier of arms, and total exports increased by 27 percent between 2016–2020 and 2021–2025.
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Turkey Says NATO Defenses Intercepted Iranian Ballistic Missile Over Its Airspace
A similar missile incident last week also involved NATO intercepting a projectile approaching Turkish airspace.
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Italian Minister Suggests Suspending EU Carbon Market as ‘Emergency Response’ to Conflict
EU leaders are expected to debate the future of the carbon market at the March summit.
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State Department Orders Non-Emergency US Govt Staff to Leave Saudi Arabia
U.S. citizens are warned of ongoing Iranian drone and missile threats in Saudi Arabia amid operations against Iran.
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Wall Street Slides on Opening Bell as Oil Surges Past $100 Amid Iran War Jitters
Oil prices have surged to multi-year highs as the escalating Iran war threatens Middle East supply routes, sending stocks lower.
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Iran Attack on Bahrain Refinery Forces Bapco to Declare Force Majeure
Oil prices increased by around 25 percent on Monday to their highest since mid-2022.
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US National Guard Soldier Dies in Health-Related Incident in Kuwait
Maj. Sorffly Davius, 46, was an officer with the New York Police Department that said, ‘Today, and always, we keep his family in our thoughts and prayers.’
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Ending Iran War Will Be Mutual Decision With Israel, Trump Says
U.S. President Donald Trump told The Times of Israel that Iran was ‘going to destroy Israel and everything else around it.’
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CCP Outlines Goals of ‘Birth-Friendly Society,’ Senior-Powered Economy at Top Meetings; Analysts Skeptical
Fundamental structural issues caused by the communist regime render its policies ineffective, experts say.
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Strike on Drug Boat in Eastern Pacific Kills 6, US Military Says
No U.S. military personnel were harmed in the strike, which is part of Operation Southern Spear.
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Australian Opposition Says Request for Aid From Gulf Nation Should Be ‘Duly Considered’
Foreign Minister Penny Wong confirmed Australia had received a request from a Gulf nation seeking assistance against Iranian drone and missile attacks.
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Food on the Line: Frustrated Farmers Call for National Fuel Action Amid Soaring Prices
Farming groups have warned that Australia’s food security could be at risk as farmers struggle to obtain supplies from wholesalers.
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G7 Holds Off on Releasing Emergency Oil Reserves
Oil jumps about 25 percent to its highest since 2022 as the Middle East conflict rattles markets.
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Hegseth Warns ‘More Casualties’ Should Be Expected in Iran Operation
So far, seven US service members have been killed in combat during Operation Epic Fury.
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Saudi Arabia Warns Iran It Will Be ‘The Greatest Loser’ If It Escalates Attacks
Further Iranian attacks would represent an escalation that would have an adverse impact on Iran–Saudi relations, the Saudi government warns.
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Europe Becomes World’s Biggest Arms Importer: Think Tank
Meanwhile, the United States remains the world’s largest supplier of arms, and total exports increased by 27 percent between 2016–2020 and 2021–2025.
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Turkey Says NATO Defenses Intercepted Iranian Ballistic Missile Over Its Airspace
A similar missile incident last week also involved NATO intercepting a projectile approaching Turkish airspace.
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Italian Minister Suggests Suspending EU Carbon Market as ‘Emergency Response’ to Conflict
EU leaders are expected to debate the future of the carbon market at the March summit.
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State Department Orders Non-Emergency US Govt Staff to Leave Saudi Arabia
U.S. citizens are warned of ongoing Iranian drone and missile threats in Saudi Arabia amid operations against Iran.
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Wall Street Slides on Opening Bell as Oil Surges Past $100 Amid Iran War Jitters
Oil prices have surged to multi-year highs as the escalating Iran war threatens Middle East supply routes, sending stocks lower.
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Iran Attack on Bahrain Refinery Forces Bapco to Declare Force Majeure
Oil prices increased by around 25 percent on Monday to their highest since mid-2022.
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US National Guard Soldier Dies in Health-Related Incident in Kuwait
Maj. Sorffly Davius, 46, was an officer with the New York Police Department that said, ‘Today, and always, we keep his family in our thoughts and prayers.’
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Ending Iran War Will Be Mutual Decision With Israel, Trump Says
U.S. President Donald Trump told The Times of Israel that Iran was ‘going to destroy Israel and everything else around it.’
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CCP Outlines Goals of ‘Birth-Friendly Society,’ Senior-Powered Economy at Top Meetings; Analysts Skeptical
Fundamental structural issues caused by the communist regime render its policies ineffective, experts say.
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Strike on Drug Boat in Eastern Pacific Kills 6, US Military Says
No U.S. military personnel were harmed in the strike, which is part of Operation Southern Spear.
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Australian Opposition Says Request for Aid From Gulf Nation Should Be ‘Duly Considered’
Foreign Minister Penny Wong confirmed Australia had received a request from a Gulf nation seeking assistance against Iranian drone and missile attacks.
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Food on the Line: Frustrated Farmers Call for National Fuel Action Amid Soaring Prices
Farming groups have warned that Australia’s food security could be at risk as farmers struggle to obtain supplies from wholesalers.
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