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White House Weighs Iran Ceasefire Extension as Security Deliberations Intensify

President Donald Trump has convened senior national security advisers in the White House Situation Room to decide whether to extend the current ceasefire framework with Iran, a decision carrying significant implications for regional stability and U.S. strategy in the Middle East.
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Federal Reserve Signals Caution as Inflation Risks Persist Amid Oil Market Volatility
U.S. Military Strikes Commercial Vessel Accused of Breaching Iranian Blockade
White House Weighs Iran Ceasefire Extension as Security Deliberations Intensify
Department of Social Welfare Warns Public Against Disaster Aid Scams
Administration Considers Scaling Back Washington Concert Programming
White House Launches Foster Care Assistance Platform
Department of Health Says Quarantined Filipino Crew Members Remain Stable
Filipino Researchers Named Among Asia’s Top 100 Scientists for 2026
Expanded Four-PH Housing Program Advances in the Visayas
Government Reviews VAT Policy on Digital Publications After Supreme Court Petition
California and Louisiana Face Legal and Political Battles Over Redistricting Changes
White House Releases Summary of President Trump’s Routine Medical Examination
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