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United States Threatens New Strikes on Iran as Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Raise Global Economic Risks

President Donald Trump warned of further military action against Iran unless Tehran halts proxy attacks against Israel and restores maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, with the conflict disrupting a vital shipping corridor and raising concerns about higher energy prices and supply-chain disruptions.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Faces Growing Pressure Amid Reports of Imminent Resignation Timeline
Colombian Outsider Abelardo de la Espriella Takes Narrow Lead in Presidential Runoff
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh Signals Return to Inflation-Focused Monetary Policy
Bank of England Sets New Rules and Temporary Issuance Cap for Systemic Stablecoins
China Imposes Export Restrictions on US Defense Companies in Response to Technology Sanctions
Ukraine Intensifies Campaign Against Russian Logistics With Major Strikes on Crimea Energy Facilities
United States Threatens New Strikes on Iran as Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Raise Global Economic Risks
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Faces Growing Calls to Quit After By-Election Defeat
Anthropic Keeps Advanced AI Models Offline Worldwide After New US Export Controls
Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady as Chair Kevin Warsh Signals Policy Shift
US-Iran Talks in Switzerland Collapse After Trump Threatens Military Action
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