Strait of Hormuz Talks Explained: Iran, US and Qatar
Strait of Hormuz talks: Iran’s foreign minister met Qatari mediators as the U.S. demands nuclear progress. Key facts, sticking points and what comes next.
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Russia 2027 Defense Budget Jumps 27% to $203 Billion
Russia’s 2027 defense budget would jump 27% to 17.1 trillion rubles, about $203 billion, Reuters reported, as Moscow plans for a prolonged war economy.
US Forces Exit Iraq as Coalition Mission Ends
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EU Drafts Hybrid Attack Emergency Security Protocol
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Russia Strikes Kyiv Data Centers and Kyivstar Headquarters
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Iran ‘Fully Prepared’ for War After Trump Rejects Hormuz Plan
Iran Hormuz plan rejected by Trump; Araghchi says Tehran is fully prepared for war to resume but still awaits a formal U.S. reply via Qatar, Oman and Pakistan.
Yemen Forces Widen Taiz Attacks on Houthi Lines
Yemen government forces intensified Yemen Taiz Houthi fighting with air and ground assaults as Saudi defenses downed missiles and drones bound for Riyadh.