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June 7, 2026

Japan sets 3 conditions for joining Hormuz mission: Report

Japan has set three conditions for joining a mission in the Strait of Hormuz, Kyodo News reported Sunday. Japan would require the US and Iran to agree to a...

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June 7, 2026

Spanish premier attends pro-Palestinian music festival

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez attended Barcelona’s Primavera Sound music festival on Saturday, an event that has become known in recent years for its outspoken support for Palestinians and...

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June 7, 2026

The latest Indonesia-Qatar defence agreement needs deliverables, not diplomacy

Indonesia and Qatar this week signed a Statement of Intent on defense cooperation, paving the way for a formal Defense Cooperation Agreement covering military training, personnel exchanges, joint exercises,...

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June 7, 2026

Palestinian factions, mediators resume Cairo talks on next phase of Gaza ceasefire

Palestinian factions and mediators from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkiye resumed talks in Cairo on Sunday for a second day of consultations aimed at advancing the next phase of the...

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June 7, 2026

Strait of Hormuz maritime trade bears heavy brunt during 100 days of Iran war

The Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for global maritime trade, handled nearly 1,000 ships in the 100 days since the US-Israel-Iran war broke out in the region, marking...

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June 7, 2026

Trump vows to destroy Iranian uranium with or without deal

US President Donald Trump said Washington would ensure the destruction of Iran’s enriched uranium regardless of whether a diplomatic agreement is reached. “We’ll take it out and destroy it,...

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June 7, 2026

Substituting Venezuelan oil for Persian Gulf oil: A geopolitical reality check

The idea of substituting Venezuelan oil for Persian Gulf oil has become more relevant as energy security is increasingly shaped by chokepoints, sanctions, and regional conflict. Persian Gulf producers...

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June 7, 2026

Israeli army launches airstrikes on Lebanese capital despite ceasefire

The Israeli army launched airstrikes on the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital Beirut on Sunday, despite an ongoing ceasefire. The strikes targeted two residential apartments in two buildings...

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June 7, 2026

Pakistani interior minister meets Iran’s top diplomat in Tehran amid mediation efforts

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met in Tehran on Sunday with Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi amid Pakistan-led mediation efforts between Iran and the US to end their conflict,...

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June 7, 2026

Israeli rights group calls for probe into rape of German journalist in central Israel prison

Israeli legal center Adalah on Sunday called for an investigation into the rape of a German journalist who participated in the 2025 Gaza-bound humanitarian aid mission Global Sumud Flotilla,...

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