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Satellite images confirm 'direct impacts' on Iran's Natanz nuclear site in Israeli strikes

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Satellite images confirm 'direct impacts' on Iran's Natanz nuclear site in Israeli strikes

Natanz is at the heart of Iran’s uranium enrichment program and has long been at the center of global concerns over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.

Why Israel wants to strike Iran's secretive Fordow nuclear site, and why it's not easy

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Why Israel wants to strike Iran's secretive Fordow nuclear site, and why it's not easy

Originally constructed in secret and revealed only under international pressure, Fordow has emerged as a symbol of Iran’s nuclear defiance – and a prime target for Israel amid the ongoing conflict.

China accuses Trump of 'fanning flames, pouring oil' on Israel-Iran conflict, asks citizens to leave 'as soon as possible'

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China accuses Trump of 'fanning flames, pouring oil' on Israel-Iran conflict, asks citizens to leave 'as soon as possible'

China's embassies in Iran and Israel also urged Chinese citizens to leave the countries "as soon as possible", after Israel and Iran traded heavy strikes.

Israel seeks 'bunker buster' from US: How the 30,000-pound bomb may help it shatter Iran’s deep nuclear sites

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Israel seeks 'bunker buster' from US: How the 30,000-pound bomb may help it shatter Iran’s deep nuclear sites

The MOP is specifically designed to penetrate fortified bunkers and deeply buried facilities, such as those used for nuclear weapons development or command and control infrastructure.

'They should've taken the deal': Trump denies seeking peace talks with Iran, calls reports 'fake news'

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'They should've taken the deal': Trump denies seeking peace talks with Iran, calls reports 'fake news'

Donald Trump on Tuesday denied claims that he had initiated or sought peace talks with Iran amid the ongoing conflict between Tehran and Israel, calling the reports “highly fabricated” and “fake news.”

Kash Patel declassifies FBI documents alleging Chinese interference in 2020 US presidential election

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Kash Patel declassifies FBI documents alleging Chinese interference in 2020 US presidential election

According to Patel, the documents reveal that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) was involved in a scheme using fake IDs to fraudulently obtain and cast mail-in ballots in favour of Biden.

Pakistanis issue chilling threat to Asim Munir outside Washington hotel: 'You are in basement, we are here to hunt you'

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Pakistanis issue chilling threat to Asim Munir outside Washington hotel: 'You are in basement, we are here to hunt you'

In a video posted on X, Pakistani-Americans can be heard abusing Asim Munir, calling him a "dictator", "bas****", and a "mass murderer".

Wall Street’s new partisan divide: How politics is driving investment decisions

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Wall Street’s new partisan divide: How politics is driving investment decisions

As partisan sentiment spikes, more Americans are letting political bias dictate stock market moves — with costly consequences.

'Govt can collapse in 5 min ...': Pakistan's ruling coalition on edge as allies blast federal Budget

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'Govt can collapse in 5 min ...': Pakistan's ruling coalition on edge as allies blast federal Budget

The discontent stems primarily from the expansion of the tax net and the allegedly arbitrary powers being granted to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)

Airbus gains traction at Paris air show with $10 billion in orders

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Airbus gains traction at Paris air show with $10 billion in orders

Boeing retreats following fatal Air India crash as Airbus gets the better of it with Saudi Arabian and Polish deals.

What happens if Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz? Artery of global oil turns into ticking time bomb

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What happens if Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz? Artery of global oil turns into ticking time bomb

While Tehran has frequently threatened to block the waterway in response to military pressure or sanctions, the prospect becomes far more plausible if the conflict with Israel explodes into a full-scale war.

'Publicity seeking Macron has no idea': Trump rejects French President's Iran-Israel ceasefire claim after early G7 exit

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'Publicity seeking Macron has no idea': Trump rejects French President's Iran-Israel ceasefire claim after early G7 exit

Trump cut short his visit to the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, leaving late Monday evening amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Justin Sun’s Tron set to go public in US via Trump-linked merger

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Justin Sun’s Tron set to go public in US via Trump-linked merger

Crypto billionaire teams with Trump allies as regulatory scrutiny eases under pro-crypto White House.

How US investors are losing millions to fraudulent Chinese stocks on Nasdaq

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How US investors are losing millions to fraudulent Chinese stocks on Nasdaq

Pump-and-dump schemes exploiting obscure Chinese companies are scamming everyday Americans, while regulators struggle to keep up.

Trump pushes overhaul of federal workforce, prioritising loyalty over merit

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Trump pushes overhaul of federal workforce, prioritising loyalty over merit

Proposed policies would shift government hiring from nonpartisan professionalism to political alignment, prompting legal and ethical backlash.

Trump administration slashes NIH funding to decade low, forcing cuts across universities and lab suppliers

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Trump administration slashes NIH funding to decade low, forcing cuts across universities and lab suppliers

US research grants have been suspended amid political backlash, lawsuits, and warnings from biotech industry.

France bars Israeli arms makers from Paris air show over Gaza offensive

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France bars Israeli arms makers from Paris air show over Gaza offensive

Diplomatic tensions rise as Macron government restricts Israeli defence firms from displaying offensive weapons.

'Whenever duty calls and whatever danger comes': White House shares cryptic message after Trump's 'evacuate Tehran' warning

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'Whenever duty calls and whatever danger comes': White House shares cryptic message after Trump's 'evacuate Tehran' warning

Earlier, on Truth Social Trump had warned that everyone should immediately 'evacuate Tehran'.

Oil, trade, diplomacy and diaspora at risk: How a full-scale Israel–Iran war could hit India

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Oil, trade, diplomacy and diaspora at risk: How a full-scale Israel–Iran war could hit India

While the crisis is centred in West Asia, its ripple effects would be felt far beyond – and India, with its deep stakes in the region, would not be spared.

Middle-East tensions: Trump warns “evacuate Tehran” as Israel strikes Iran; exits G7 summit early

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Middle-East tensions: Trump warns “evacuate Tehran” as Israel strikes Iran; exits G7 summit early

Trump’s early exit came just hours after he issued a dramatic warning on social media, calling for the immediate evacuation of Tehran.

Netanyahu says killing Iran's supreme leader would 'end the conflict', not escalate it

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Netanyahu says killing Iran's supreme leader would 'end the conflict', not escalate it

Ntanyahu made the remarks when asked about reports that US President Donald Trump vetoed an Israeli plan to kill the supreme leader out of concern it would intensify the Iran-Israel showdown.

Iran urges Trump to rein in Israel as aerial war intensifies; Netanyahu declares 'path to victory'

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Iran urges Trump to rein in Israel as aerial war intensifies; Netanyahu declares 'path to victory'

The plea comes as the four-day-old war between the two regional arch-rivals intensifies, with both sides ramping up attacks and rhetoric.

Iran prepares most intense missile attack yet on Israel, says state media

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Iran prepares most intense missile attack yet on Israel, says state media

Israel and Iran traded deadly fire for a fourth day on Monday in their most intense confrontation in history, fuelling fears of a drawn-out conflict that could engulf the Middle East.

Iran eyes exit from nuclear treaty: Why it raises fears of atomic bomb and regional war

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Iran eyes exit from nuclear treaty: Why it raises fears of atomic bomb and regional war

Iran’s potential departure from the NPT would be a seismic shift in global nuclear stability. It would mark a departure from decades of international agreements that have sought to contain the spread of nuclear weapons and prevent nuclear conflict.

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