Saudi Arabia posts $33.5bn budget deficit amid drop in oil sales
Kingdom announces sharp rise in budget shortfall amid the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Israeli attacks on southern, eastern Lebanon kill at least six people
Israel issues forced displacement orders for 12 villages in southern Lebanon.
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Colombia tourist jewel plagued by violence
Armed groups’ extortion and turf wars in Colombia’s Sierra Nevada threaten Indigenous communities and tourism boom.
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FIFA chief Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices
Eye-watering prices reflect demand to watch the World Cup in the US, Infantino says, amid criticism from fans.
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US petrol prices 50 percent higher than before war on Iran
The average price of petrol in the United States has reached $4.48 per gallon, according to AAA.
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‘A stress test’: US-Germany rift widens as Iran war drags on
German official says US-Europe relationship is being tested as opposition MP says Berlin is 'not neutral'
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Shopping centre fire kills at least eight people in Iran
Shopping centre fire kills at least eight people in Iran
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Australian women with alleged ISIL ties returning from Syria, minister says
Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett says some individuals will be arrested and charged.
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Thunder dominate LeBron James, Lakers to win Game 1
A game-high 27 points by LeBron James were not enough for LA Lakers to upset Oklahoma City in Western Conference semis.
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Syria says it dismantled Hezbollah-linked cell plotting assassinations
Authorities say the cell was planning 'targeted assassinations against high-level government officials'.
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US must not insult IRGC during the World Cup: Iran’s football chief
Mehdi Taj says cohosts US must ensure the Iranian military and IRGC are not 'insulted' during the FIFA World Cup.
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Top tennis players could boycott French Open over prize money: Sabalenka
Women's tennis stars say players 'deserve to be paid more' in prize money at Grand Slam tournaments.
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Iran war day 68: Trump talks about progress in talks; Rubio says war ‘over’
Trump pauses US 'Project Freedom' operation in Strait of Hormuz, citing progress towards Iran agreement.
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Manipur’s ‘unknown’ killers: Three years of India’s bloody ethnic conflict
Violence in the remote state not only endures, but has mutated and deepened though assailants remain officially unnamed.
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Syria’s Suwayda: A new hub for the multibillion-dollar Captagon trade?
Suwayda has emerged as a new Captagon hub in Syria, triggering Jordanian strikes and a regional security crisis.
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Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi arrives in China for talks
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Beijing for talks with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi.
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US military releases video of strike on alleged drug boat
US military releases video of strike on alleged drug boat
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Airlines hike fares, cut millions of seats as Iran war drives up fuel costs
Surging jet fuel prices are prompting carriers to slash their flight schedules, casting a cloud over summer travel rush.
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In Gaza, the simplest of weddings are barely affordable
Couples marry in tents in Gaza as war, displacement, and soaring prices strip weddings of joy.
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What to know about Israeli President Herzog’s trip to Central America?
Israeli Foreign Ministry says that four-day visit to Panama and Costa Rica will deepen ties with partners in the region.
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US president Trump restarts Pope feud ahead of Rubio visit to Vatican
Donald Trump has reignited his public attacks on Pope Leo, claiming he supports Iran obtaining nuclear weapons.
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Iran’s Araghchi holds talks with China’s Wang Yi in Beijing
Iran's foreign minister meets his Chinese counterpart one week before President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing.
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Romania’s pro-EU government ousted after no-confidence vote
The pro-European Union coalition of Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has collapsed after a vote of no confidence.
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US pauses plan to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump has said that the US military operation guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz will be paused.
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Spain agrees to let hantavirus-hit cruise ship dock in Canary Islands
Three people have died since the outbreak in April, while two crew members on board the ship require urgent care.
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