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United States Cancels Planned Strikes on Iran After Trump Announces Preliminary Settlement

United States President Donald Trump called off planned military strikes against Iran and announced a preliminary agreement with Iranian leaders to end recent hostilities, easing fears of a broader regional conflict and prompting a global stock market rally alongside a sharp fall in oil prices.
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Taiwan Rejects Chinese Maritime Jurisdiction Claims Following Patrol East of the Island
European Future Combat Air System Ends as Airbus Backs Alternative Fighter Program
Ukraine Establishes Unmanned Systems Forces as Independent Military Branch
European Union Begins Enforcement of New Migration and Asylum System
OpenAI Confidentially Files for Initial Public Offering Amid Artificial Intelligence Surge
SpaceX Launches Historic Initial Public Offering at Nearly $1.8 Trillion Valuation
United States Cancels Planned Strikes on Iran After Trump Announces Preliminary Settlement
Federal Judge Blocks Alabama Nitrogen Gas Execution Method in Landmark Ruling on Cruel Punishment Standards
SpaceX Prepares Record-Breaking Public Offering Valuing Company at US$1.8 Trillion
Indonesia Launches First Global Bond Sale for Danantara Sovereign Wealth Fund
Amnesty International Alleges Systematic Displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank
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