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Iran-US tensions: What would blocking Strait of Hormuz mean for oil, LNG?
More than $500bn in oil and gas flows through waterway annually, leaving the global economy exposed to disruptions.
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US envoy suggests it would be ‘fine’ if Israel expands across Middle East
‘It would be fine if they took it all,’ Mike Huckabee says when asked about expanding Israel from Nile to Euphrates.
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Trump ‘considering’ limited strikes on Iran
US President Trump says he is “considering” limited strikes on Iran as negotiations continue over its nuclear program.
Published On 20 Feb 2026
Ukraine’s patience with US peace push wears thin as Russia skirts pressure
The US is putting too much pressure on Kyiv and not enough on Moscow, says Ukraine’s Zelenskyy after more failed talks.
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Tracking the rapid US military build-up near Iran
As tensions between the US and Iran rise, we examine the military assets Washington has deployed to the Middle East.
One killed, 11 injured in Yemen after security forces disperse STC storming
Protest erupts after the internationally recognised gov’t holds its first session in the southern city of Aden.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,457
These are the key developments from day 1,457 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Qatar pledges $1bn for Gaza peace mission
Qatar has pledged $1 billion to support the Board of Peace’s mission in Gaza
Published On 19 Feb 2026
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Masked protesters arrested outside Trump’s Board of Peace meeting
Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in downtown Washington, DC, outside Donald Trump’s Board of Peace event.
Published On 19 Feb 2026
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Trump praises ‘magnificent’ B-2 bombers that struck Iran in 2025
Donald Trump praised the “magnificent” B-2 bombers that “totally decimated the nuclear potential” of Iran.
Published On 19 Feb 2026
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What happened to ISIL?
At the height of its power, ISIL held around a third of Syria and 40% of Iraq.
Published On 19 Feb 2026
