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US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran will pay a direct price for every attack on shipping in the Strait of…
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By Yousef MawryWednesday July 15, 2026 A Yemeni fighter raises his weapon at a Houthi rally aimed at recruiting new fighters in…
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A fast-strengthening El Niño system could unleash a damaging mix of floods, drought and disease across vulnerable communities in East Africa and…
A resurgent Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo could deal a multibillion-dollar blow to Africa’s economy, with losses reaching up…
A fight over one of Washington’s most recognizable landmarks has taken a sharper turn, with US President Donald Trump warning that anyone…
