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US and Iran views on sanctions relief differ

25-02-2026 TEHRAN/ WASHINGTON: Iran and the United States have differing views over sanctions relief in talks to curb Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Sunday, adding that new talks were planned in early March as fears of a military confrontation grow. Iran and the US renewed …

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Huckabee faces firestorm for Israel border stance

25-02-2026 JERUSALEM: United States Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has triggered an avalanche of criticism from Arab and Muslim countries after suggesting Israel has a right to expand its territory across a large swath of the Middle East. Huckabee delivered the remarks during a sit-down interview with US commentator Tucker …

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Pakistan strikes in Afghanistan after surge in attacks

24-02-2026 By SJA Jafri + Bureau Report ISLAMABAD/ PESHAWAR: Pakistan launched multiple airstrikes on Saturday night targeting militants in neighboring Afghanistan, where the government reported children were among dozens of people killed and wounded. Islamabad did not say in precisely which areas the strikes were carried out or provide other …

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Trump to raise US global tariff from 10 to 15%

24-02-2026 WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump has doubled down on his new global tariffs, raising them from 10 to 15 percent, days after the Supreme Court struck down his sweeping levies on imports. The move on Saturday came as businesses and governments around the world sought repayment for the …

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