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Trump’s budget demands, Iran to split NATO summit focus

NATO leaders gather Tuesday in The Hague for what could be a historic summit, or one marred by divisions.

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Rights groups warn Gaza Humanitarian Foundation it may be liable for international law violations

Fifteen organizations call on GHF and other groups running aid delivery to cease operations or face legal consequencesFifteen international human rights organisations have called on the Israel- and US-backed Gaza food delivery group, Gaza Humanitarian …

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Iranian closure of strait of Hormuz would be monumental act of self-harm, says Lammy

UK foreign secretary wants Iran to return to negotiating table but refuses to endorse strikes by US and IsraelMiddle East crisis – live updatesAny Iranian move to close the strait of Hormuz waterway would be an act of monumental self-harm, said David L…

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EU may take action against Israel if conditions in Gaza do not improve

Bloc’s foreign affairs chief warns of a response unless action is taken to ‘stop the suffering’ in Gaza Strip The EU may take action to increase pressure on Israel unless there are “concrete” improvements for the inhabitants of Gaza, its foreign policy…

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US attacks on Iran risk global conflict, Russia and China warn

Russia called the US strikes on Iran 'unjustified' and 'unprovoked', while China warned they 'set a bad precedent'.

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Airlines pay the price as no-go airspace increases due to global conflicts

US strikes on Iran are adding to the pressure on carriers, which are having to avoid war-torn regions, lengthening routes and pushing up costsWith barely 48 hours elapsed since the US launched strikes against Iran, the swift resumption of near-normal s…

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The view from Iran: ‘People have returned to Tehran, although the bombing hasn’t stopped’

Anahita, a Tehran resident in her 30s, tells of fears over retaliation to US strikes, regime arrests, and shortages• Israel-Iran war – live updatesThe internet in Iran was down for a full three days [at the end of last week], and there was no way to co…

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Israel bombs southern Lebanon amid conflict with Iran and assault on Gaza

Israel has carried out near-daily violations of the November ceasefire that ended its 14-month war with Hezbollah.