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    Regional media are examining why ceasefire agreements in Sudan's civil war, from the US- and Saudi-brokered Jeddah talks to diplomatic efforts raised at the United Nations in New York, have repeatedly collapsed. Commentators point to continued fighting between the army and paramilitary forces, lack of enforcement, and weak international leverage over the warring parties.

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    Trump calls off planned strikes against Houthis●JUST IN: Trump CALLED OFF strikes against Houthisβ–ΆyoutubeBusinessLabor464K12 min ago

    President Trump has called off planned military strikes against the Houthis, according to a Fox News report that has drawn large attention. The decision means US forces will hold back from the operation against the Yemeni group. Reaction is split, with some welcoming a step back from escalation and others questioning the reversal of course.

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    Zelenskyy appeals to Trump and EU after overnight Russian attacksβ–ΌFollowing enemy's overnight attacks, President Zelenskyy addresses Trump and European Unionβœ‰newsWorldEU Politics21 h ago

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has spoken out following a wave of overnight attacks attributed to Russian forces, addressing his remarks directly to US President Donald Trump and the European Union. He is pressing Western partners for a stronger response and continued support for Ukraine's air defences as strikes on Ukrainian territory continue.

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    Five Men Arrested Over Suspected Terror Plot Near UK Base Used by US Forces●5 Men Arrested Over Suspected Terror Plot Near U.K. Base Used by U.S. Forcesβœ‰newsWarTerrorism8 h ago

    British authorities have arrested five men on suspicion of planning a terrorist plot near a UK military base that is also used by American forces. The arrests were reported by Time Magazine and are drawing attention because of the site's connection to US personnel. Details about the suspects' identities, the target, or the alleged plot have not yet been disclosed, and investigations are ongoing.

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    UK Police Investigate Suspected Terror Plot Near US Baseβ–ΌU.K. Police Investigate Suspected Terror Plot Near Base Used by U.S. Forcesβœ‰newsWarTerrorism24 min ago

    British police are investigating an alleged terrorist plot discovered near a military base used by American forces in the United Kingdom. Details of the plot, including the number of suspects involved and the intended target, have not been disclosed as inquiries continue. The case is drawing attention given the site's connection to US military personnel stationed in Britain.

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    Sudan's rival authorities face US non-recognition standoffβ—πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡© Who governs Sudan if Washington recognises neither side? The army-backed administration runs much of the formal stateMmastodonWarSudan025 min ago

    Sudan is effectively governed by two rival powers, with the army-backed administration controlling much of the formal state apparatus while the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces rules territory under its control. Washington has signalled it recognises neither side as legitimate constitutional governance, leaving the country with authorities but no internationally endorsed government.

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    Strikes hit Sudan cities as army chief defies US visa ban●Strikes hit Sudan cities as army chief defiant after US visa snubβœ‰newsWarSudan25 min ago

    Airstrikes have struck several Sudanese cities as the country's army chief remains defiant following Washington's decision to deny him a visa, restricting his ability to attend the UN General Assembly. The US move is part of ongoing pressure over the conduct of the civil war with the Rapid Support Forces. Commenters in the region are watching whether the sanctions push the military toward negotiations.

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    Fed rate hike signals era of sticky inflation and faster growthβ–ΌFederal Reserve rate hike reflects new world of sticky inflation, faster growthβœ‰newsBusinessBanking22 h ago

    The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates again, a move being read as an acknowledgment that inflation is proving stubborn and the US economy is growing faster than expected. Commentators say policymakers are adjusting to a new environment in which price pressures persist despite earlier tightening, forcing the central bank to keep rates higher for longer than markets had anticipated.

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    Speaking at the United Nations, Donald Trump said he is deciding whether the United States should annihilate Iran, in some of his most hostile public remarks yet about the country. The comment, delivered before a global audience of diplomats, has drawn widespread attention and alarm, with commentators debating whether it signals a genuine policy shift toward military action or coercive rhetoric aimed at forcing Tehran back into negotiations.

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    UK Arrests Five Over Suspected Terror Plot Near US Air Base●U.K. Arrests Five in Suspected Terrorist Plot Near Air Base Used by U.S.βœ‰newsWarTerrorism24 min ago

    British authorities arrested five people on suspicion of plotting a terrorist attack near an air base in the UK that is used by US forces. The arrests were reported by the Wall Street Journal, which did not immediately provide further details on the suspects' identities or the specific base involved. The case is likely to raise questions about security around US military facilities in Britain.

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    Five Men Arrested Near RAF Fairford Over Suspected Terror Plot●UK Police Arrest Five Men Near RAF Fairford in Suspected Terror Plot𝕏xSEWarTerrorism167K8 h ago

    UK police have arrested five men near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act. The base, used by US forces and a regular site for major airshow operations, was a focal point of the operation. Authorities have not disclosed further details about the suspects or the alleged plot, and the investigation is ongoing. The arrests have prompted concern about security at military sites in the UK.

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    British police arrest five men in bomb plot near US-used baseβ–ΌBritish police arrest five men in suspected terrorist bomb plot near military base used by U.S.βœ‰newsWorldDefense3 h ago

    British police have arrested five men on suspicion of plotting a terrorist bomb attack near a military base used by American forces. The suspects were detained as investigators work to establish the scope of the alleged plot and any possible links. The arrests have drawn attention given the site's connection to US personnel stationed in Britain.

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    Five men near RAF Fairford charged with plotting terrorist act●According to BBC, the five men arrested near RAF Fairford over suspicion of offenses under the UK's Explosives Act in th𝕏xGBWarTerrorism4K2 h ago

    Five men arrested near RAF Fairford in the UK on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act have now been additionally charged with plotting to commit a terrorist act, according to the BBC. The announcement followed a police press conference. Authorities have not linked the men to any state or non-state actor, and the case continues to draw attention given the airbase's ties to US forces.

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    Sudan's Burhan rejects US truce conditionsβ–ΌSudan’s Burhan rejects US truce conditions, says no visa neededβœ‰newsWarSudan7 h ago

    Sudan's army chief, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has rejected conditions attached to a United States-backed ceasefire proposal, while also stating that no visa is needed, in remarks reported by Sudan Tribune. The rejection adds a new obstacle to international efforts to end the war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces, which has devastated Sudan since April 2023.

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    British police arrest several near US-used air base over explosives●British police arrest several people on suspicion of explosive offenses near air base used by US forcesβœ‰newsWorld6 h ago

    British police have arrested several people on suspicion of explosive offences near an air base used by US forces. The arrests were carried out near the facility, and details about the suspects or any alleged plot have not yet been released. The incident has drawn attention because of the base's connection to American military operations in the UK.

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    Trump says men held at UK air base plotted 'big damage'β–ΌTrump says men arrested at UK air base used by US were looking to do 'big damage'βœ‰newsWarTerrorism24 min ago

    Donald Trump said three men arrested at a British air base used by US forces were looking to inflict 'big damage'. The arrests at the site, operated jointly with the United States, have raised security concerns and drawn attention to potential threats against American military facilities on UK soil. Details about the men and their alleged plans have not been fully disclosed.

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    Cuban official calls possible US military action an 'atrocious' crimeβ—β€˜Atrocious’ crime: Cuban official decries possibility of US military actionβœ‰newsWorldPolitics31 min ago

    A Cuban official has condemned the possibility of United States military action against Cuba, describing such a step as an 'atrocious' crime. The remarks reflect rising tensions between Havana and Washington, with Cuban authorities warning sharply against any US intervention and denouncing the idea of military force being used against the island.

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    Europe is preparing for intensified competition with Asia over liquefied natural gas supplies, according to a Financial Times report. As both regions vie for limited cargoes, buyers could be forced to bid up prices, with implications for Europe's energy security and household and industrial costs. The competition centres on securing winter supply and attracting flexible US and Qatari cargoes away from Asian buyers.

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    Five men arrested near UK air base used in Iran operations●5 men arrested near UK air base used by US in Iran war on suspicion of preparing a terrorist actβœ‰newsWarTerrorism24 min ago

    British police arrested five men near a UK air base used by US forces in the war against Iran on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act. The arrests come amid heightened security concerns around American military facilities in Britain following US strikes on Iranian targets, with authorities investigating the men's alleged intentions.

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    Iran's military demands US exit from West Asiaβ–ΌIran's military: Americans must leave West Asia, we will not retreat one stepβœ‰newsWorldDefense31 min ago

    Iran's armed forces have issued a blunt statement demanding that American troops leave West Asia, declaring that Tehran 'will not retreat one step'. The message, carried by regional Kurdish media outlet Kurdistan 24, frames the US military presence in the region as unacceptable. It reflects Iran's long-standing opposition to American bases and forces in neighbouring countries, and comes amid ongoing tensions between the two countries.

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    Iran's Army Says It Is Ready for Renewed US Attack●Iran's Army Voices Readiness for Potential Renewed US Attackβœ‰newsWorld8 h ago

    Iran's army says its forces are prepared to respond if the United States renews military strikes against the country. The statement signals that Tehran is keeping up a defensive posture amid ongoing tensions. It comes as regional and international observers watch closely for any further escalation between the two governments, with officials in Iran stressing readiness while no new attack has been announced.

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    Five arrested on terrorism charges near UK base used by US forcesβ–ΌFive arrested on terrorism charges after explosives found near RAF base used by USβœ‰newsWarTerrorism24 min ago

    Five people have been arrested on terrorism charges after explosives were found near an RAF base used by US forces in the UK. Counter-terrorism police are investigating the incident, and details about the suspects or the quantity of explosives have not yet been disclosed. Authorities say the arrests followed the discovery and there is no indication of any wider threat to the base.

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    IRGC threatens US warships in Indian Oceanβ–Ό"IRGC threatens US warships in Indian Ocean" # Taco # Nacho # News # Politics # Nato # Military # Russia # USA # IsraelMmastodonWorldEU Politics935 min ago

    Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued a threat against United States warships operating in the Indian Ocean, according to a headline circulating widely. The claim suggests rising naval tensions between Iran and the US, with commentators tagging the story alongside wider talk of war, blockades, oil and tariffs. Details about the exact nature of the threat remain limited in the material circulating so far.

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    Sudan vows no surrender to 'pressure or blackmail' after US bars Burhan's UN visaβ–ΌSudan won't yield to 'pressure or blackmail' after US withholds Burhan's UN visaβœ‰newsWarSudan25 min ago

    Sudan's government says it will not yield to 'pressure or blackmail' after the United States refused to grant a visa to army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, blocking him from attending the UN General Assembly in New York. The move escalates tensions between Washington and Khartoum amid the country's ongoing civil conflict between the army and the Rapid Support Forces.

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    Australia forced to rethink its reliance on the United Statesβ–ΌAustralia is being forced to rethink its US dependence | DW Newsβ–ΆyoutubeWorldEU Politics241.9K38 min ago

    Australia is being forced to reassess its heavy dependence on the United States, according to DW News coverage drawing significant global attention. The discussion centres on whether Canberra can keep relying on Washington as its key security partner, and what alternatives it might pursue. Observers are weighing the implications for Australian foreign policy, regional security in the Indo-Pacific, and the future of alliances like AUKUS as confidence in American reliability wavers.

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    North Korea Tests Swarm Attacks Mixing Drones and Missilesβ–ΌNorth Korea Is Testing Swarm Attacks Mixing Drones and Missiles https://www.wsj.com/world/north-korea-is-testing-swarm-aMmastodonWorldDefense418 h ago

    North Korea is conducting tests of swarm attack tactics that combine drones with missile launches, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The development suggests Pyongyang is working to integrate cheap, massed drone assaults with conventional missile strikes, a combination that could complicate defenses in South Korea, Japan and for US forces in the region.

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    US and China compete to win global support on AI●The US wants the world to pick a side on AI. But for many countries, China’s pitch may be more compellingβœ‰newsTechnologyAI1 d ago

    Washington is pressing governments worldwide to align with the United States on artificial intelligence rules and technology, framing it as a choice between democratic and authoritarian models of AI development. But analysts note that China's pitch β€” offering affordable AI tools, infrastructure and investment without political conditions β€” may be more attractive to developing countries that want the benefits of AI without being forced into a superpower rivalry.

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    Five Arrested on Terrorism Suspicion Near US-Used UK Air Baseβ–Ό5 Arrested on Suspicion of Terrorism Near U.K. Air Base Used by U.S.βœ‰newsWorldDefense3 h ago

    British police have arrested five people on suspicion of terrorism near a United Kingdom air base that is also used by United States forces. The arrests were made close to the base, and counterterrorism officers are handling the investigation. The story is drawing wide attention because it involves security at a facility with American military personnel, raising questions about potential threats to joint operations.

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    RAF base linked to US strikes on Iranian missile sitesβ–ΌRAF base at centre of counter-terror operation is used by US planes to hit Iranian missile sitesβœ‰newsWarTerrorism9 h ago

    A Royal Air Force base in the UK, reportedly the focus of a counter-terrorism operation, is also being used by American aircraft conducting strikes against Iranian missile sites. The dual role of the base has drawn attention to the extent of US military activity from British soil amid heightened tensions with Iran and ongoing security concerns at home.

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    UK police arrest five men near US air baseβ–ΌUK police arrest 5 men near an air base used by US on suspicion of preparing a terrorist actβœ‰newsWorld4 h ago

    British police have arrested five men near an air base used by United States forces on suspicion of preparing an act of terrorism. The arrests were carried out by UK authorities, who have not publicly detailed the alleged plot or the identities of the suspects. The detention of the men close to a US-used facility has drawn attention given the base's American military connection, and questions remain about the intended target and any wider security implications.

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    Strong Jobs Report Could Push Fed Toward Another Rate Hikeβ—βš‘ NEWS Potential Fed Rate Hike Driven by Strong Jobs Report A strong upcoming US jobs report may pressure the Federal ReMmastodonBusinessMarkets31 h ago

    A strong upcoming US jobs report may pressure the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates again in October. Market watchers warn the move could drive 10-year and 30-year Treasury yields sharply higher, with investors watching labour market data closely for clues on the central bank's next decision.

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    Five Men Arrested Over Suspected Terror Plot at UK Air Base Used by US Forcesβ–Ό5 Men Arrested in Suspected Terror Plot at U.K. Air Base Used by U.S. Forcesβœ‰newsWarTerrorism5 h ago

    British authorities have arrested five men over an alleged terrorist plot targeting a UK air base that is also used by US forces. The arrests have drawn wide attention given the base's American military connection and ongoing security concerns around US-linked sites in Britain. Details about the suspects and the alleged plot have not yet been made public.

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    Five men arrested near RAF Fairford in counter-terror probe●Five men arrested as counter-terror police investigate major incident near RAF Fairford | BBC Newsβ–ΆyoutubeWarTerrorism256.7K24 min ago

    Counter-terrorism officers have arrested five men as part of an investigation into a major incident near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England. The base, used by US forces, has prompted concern given its strategic role. Details about the men or the nature of the incident have not been disclosed, and police inquiries are ongoing.

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    Five arrested over suspected terror plot near US-used UK airbaseβ–Ό5 arrested on suspicion of preparing terror attack near UK airbase used by US forcesβœ‰newsWarTerrorism3 h ago

    British authorities have arrested five people on suspicion of preparing a terrorist attack near a UK airbase used by US forces. The arrests were announced by news outlets, though details about the suspects, the specific base, or the alleged plot have not been released. The story is drawing attention given the site's links to American military operations and ongoing security concerns in the UK.

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    US says blocking Sudan's Burhan from UN part of peace pushβ–ΌBlocking Al Burhan from UNGA part of growing US efforts to stop Sudan war, says Massad Boulosβœ‰newsWarSudan14 h ago

    Massad Boulos, a senior US adviser, said Washington's move to block Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan from attending the UN General Assembly is part of expanding American efforts to end Sudan's war. The decision signals mounting US pressure on Sudan's warring parties as the conflict between the army and the Rapid Support Forces continues to devastate the country.

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    Boulos says arms embargo could stop Sudan violence●Boulos says arms embargo could stop violence in Sudanβœ‰newsWarSudan15 h ago

    Massad Boulos, a US adviser on Africa, said an arms embargo could halt the violence gripping Sudan, according to The National. His comments point to international pressure to cut weapon supplies fueling the war between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces, which has caused one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.

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    Five men have been arrested under terrorism legislation in the area around RAF Fairford, the large airbase in Gloucestershire, England. Police have not named the men, and details of the suspected plot or their nationalities remain limited while investigations continue. The arrests are drawing attention because Fairford hosts US Air Force tanker aircraft and is a key NATO airfield.

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    Iran seizes advanced US military underwater vehicleβ–ΌIran seizes 'advanced US military underwater vehicle'βœ‰newsWorldDefense7 h ago

    Iran says it has seized an advanced US military underwater vehicle, according to reports carried by US media. The incident involves an unmanned underwater drone, a type of vessel the US Navy uses for surveillance and mapping in international waters. The seizure adds to a series of provocations and encounters between Iranian forces and the US military in the region, raising tensions amid ongoing disputes over shipping and security in the Gulf.

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    Five arrested in UK over suspected plot on US air baseβ–Ό5 held in UK for suspected plot to attack air base used by USβœ‰newsWarTerrorism4 h ago

    British authorities have arrested five people on suspicion of plotting an attack on a UK air base used by US forces, according to a Times of India report. The detention of the five suspects is likely part of an ongoing counter-terrorism investigation, with details about their identities, motives and the specific base not yet disclosed publicly.

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    Air Force secretary confirms US has weapons in spaceβ–ΌAir Force secretary acknowledges the US has weapons in spaceβœ‰newsScienceSpace Policy10 h ago

    The US Air Force secretary has publicly acknowledged that the United States maintains weapons in space, a rare official confirmation of a capability long rumored. The statement is drawing attention given years of ambiguity around American space-based military systems and ongoing debates about space militarization and arms control.