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Today: August 25, 2026
Today: August 25, 2026

Iran defense minister visit China

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Ship disabled by attack in Strait of Hormuz and other news from around the Middle East

An oil tanker was disabled after being struck by an unknown projectile off Oman, underscoring shipping risks as Iran maintains tight control over the Strait of Hormuz

Ship disabled by attack in Strait of Hormuz and other news from around the Middle East
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European shares climb on Iran sanctions relief, defence gains

European shares edged higher on Tuesday as investors took comfort in a softer-than-feared U.S. sanctions package against Iran, while gains in defence stocks boosted sentiment. 

European shares climb on Iran sanctions relief, defence gains
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Waiting on Nvidia for next leg of AI rally

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee It's been a muted start to the session in Asia on Tuesday, with stocks drifting ahead of Nvidia's earnings this

Waiting on Nvidia for next leg of AI rally
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Oil drops more than $2 despite new US sanctions on Iran

Oil prices slipped more than $2 a barrel on Monday as investors took profits after recent gains and shrugged off new U.S. sanctions on Iran.

Oil drops more than $2 despite new US sanctions on Iran
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Iran security chief threatens neighbors against economic measures, and other Mideast developments

The hard-line new leader of Iran’s top security body is threatening neighbors against joining new U.S. efforts to squeeze Tehran’s economy and saying the U.S. has increased global nuclear insecurity

Iran security chief threatens neighbors against economic measures, and other Mideast developments
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US strikes Iranian sites after Iran launches drones in latest Gulf flare-up

U.S. forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites on Saturday after shooting down drones launched by Iran

US strikes Iranian sites after Iran launches drones in latest Gulf flare-up
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Trump says he does not need China's help to end Iran war, Tehran tightens grip on Hormuz

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Trump says he does not need China's help to end Iran war, Tehran tightens grip on Hormuz
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Iran denies charging toll for Indian tankers transiting Hormuz strait

Indian tankers that have transited through the Strait of Hormuz did not pay tolls to Iran, Tehran’s ambassador to New Delhi said on Monday, after U.S.

Iran denies charging toll for Indian tankers transiting Hormuz strait
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Trump administration hits Iran with new sanctions as nuclear talks near

The Trump administration is expanding its pressure on Iran by imposing new sanctions aimed at the country's missile, drone and oil networks

Trump administration hits Iran with new sanctions as nuclear talks near
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Iran's rial currency plummets to new low, sparking fears of higher food prices

Iran’s rial currency has hit a new record low of over 1.3 million to the U.S. dollar, deepening its collapse amid sanctions and regional tensions

Iran's rial currency plummets to new low, sparking fears of higher food prices