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Israeli markets defy war fears as investors bet on lasting security gains
Despite missile strikes and rising tensions, Tel Aviv stocks surge on renewed confidence in Israel’s strategy and US support.
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Why Israeli markets are rallying even as missiles fall on Tel Aviv
Confidence in military strategy and US support outweighs fears of escalation, investors say.
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Arab leaders warn of catastrophe as US strikes on Iran raise spectre of wider war
Gulf states urge de-escalation, fear becoming battlegrounds amid regional realignment and growing backlash against Trump’s decision.
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US faces net migration decline for first time in over 50 years amid Trump deportation push
Economists warn of labour shortages, inflation risk as immigration reverses under stricter enforcement policies.
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Trump allies report millions in earnings from media, legal, and political ventures tied to his rise
Financial disclosures reveal how a loyal network of aides and operatives built a lucrative parallel ecosystem around Trump’s return to Washington.
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Israel’s Iran attack rattles oil markets, puts spotlight on Saudi output and US ties
Trump’s Middle East strategy faces test as crude prices spike and Opec+ production gains draw scrutiny.
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Lawyers and accountants fight back as Trump tax bill targets SALT workaround
Professional services firms say targeted crackdown is unfair and threatens small business parity.
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US travel slowdown raises red flags for economy as consumers cut back
Lower bookings, declining air traffic, and cautious spending suggest weakening consumer confidence.
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Israel attacks Iran's gas facilities, fuelling fears of wider energy war
Targeted raids designed to cut domestic fuel supply, but threats of Gulf escalation hang over oil markets.
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Israel’s airstrikes damage Iran’s nuclear sites, but underground enrichment remains intact
Analysts say Israeli strikes hit aboveground infrastructure but failed to cripple Iran’s ability to make a nuclear bomb.
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Trump administration halts immigration raids on farms and hotels after industry backlash
Hospitality and agricultural sectors see relief as ICE told to pause workplace arrests in key industries.
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Meta AI’s public feed is exposing private user confessions — and raising privacy concerns
As users seek emotional support from chatbots, many unknowingly share deeply personal content in public view.
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Iran vows retaliation as Israel prepares more strikes and US support looms in background
Tehran faces tough choices amid mounting losses, internal disruption, and the threat of overwhelming Israeli air power.
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UK deploys fighter jets to Middle East amid Iranian threats against British bases
The UK is deploying fighter jets to the Middle East as a precaution amid Iranian threats, while urging de-escalation and signalling possible support for Israel.
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Israel strikes Iran’s Natanz facility in bold bid to halt nuclear progress
Attack targets heart of Iran’s enrichment program but full impact remains uncertain.
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Beijing delays approval of $35bn Synopsys-Ansys semiconductor deal amid chip export tensions
China’s antitrust regulator holds up US chip industry merger after Trump tightens export controls.
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Western companies raise alarm over China’s demand for sensitive data in rare earths trade
Beijing’s export controls require disclosure of business secrets as firms scramble for critical materials.
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Germany to prioritise railway overhaul in €500bn infrastructure drive
Germany will prioritise upgrading its ailing rail network with €10.5bn in initial spending from a new €500bn infrastructure fund aimed at reviving its economy and restoring public trust.
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China limits rare-earth export licences for US firms to six months as trade truce remains fragile
Beijing retains key leverage as both sides eye broader agreement amid escalating export controls.
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Trump administration review puts Aukus submarine deal in doubt
The Trump administration is reviewing whether to withdraw from the Aukus submarine pact with the UK and Australia, alarming allies amid rising tensions with China.
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FBI leadership seeks to move National Academy from Virginia to Alabama, drawing internal and political criticism
Proposed relocation from Quantico to Huntsville aligns with Trump administration push to reshape bureau and shift resources out of Washington.
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EU sets sanction threat on Chinese banks for claimed aid to Russian war trade
Action represents the first move by Brussels to hit third-party lenders as it looks to increase pressure on Moscow.
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US nuclear startup fuels next atomic age amid AI boom and rivalry with China
Standard Nuclear’s quest to build safer reactor fuel draws investors and Pentagon interest as energy demands surge.
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Canada’s Davie Shipbuilding eyes Texas yard to help Trump revive US icebreaker production
Plan to build Arctic-ready vessels in Texas aligns with White House push to strengthen domestic shipbuilding industry.
