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Trump slams US media outlet for 'false narratives' on Iran, demands apology

Trump alleged that despite media portrayals, Iran had been 'totally obliterated, militarily, and otherwise'

'National resistance' shattered enemy dream of Iran's collapse: Pezeshkian

Pezeshkian asserted that the enemies' objective of destabilising Iran had failed, as the Iranian people demonstrated significant resistance and perseverance

North Korea's Kim Jong Un supervises missile tests from his naval destroyer

Kim had also supervised two rounds of missile tests from the Choe Hyon last month while vowing to accelerate the nuclear armament of his navy.

Texas man charged with attempted murder in attack on Sam Altman's home

The US Department of Justice, meanwhile, charged Moreno-Gama with possession of an unregistered firearm and attempted damage and destruction of property by means of explosives

US Navy maintains presence in West Asia, may participate Iran blockade

It remains unclear which specific vessels are positioned or designated for participation in the blockade

US ICE arrests former Brazilian intelligence chief Alexandre Ramagem

Ramagem, also a former lawmaker, was sentenced in September to 16 years in prison for his role in the coup attempt by supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro in 2023

Trump marks 1st anniversary of 'no tax on tips' with McDonald's delivery

'This doesn't look staged, does it,' Trump joked as Sharon Simmons, a Door Dash Grandma, completed an unusual order, delivering the President's 'favourites' from the burger chain, at the Oval Office

Hezbollah won't abide by any agreements from Lebanon-Israel talks in US

Israeli strikes on Beirut and its southern suburbs have halted since Wednesday but intense fighting has continued in southern Lebanon

Trump threatens to 'kill' Iranian warships that get near US blockade

The war, now in its seventh week, has killed thousands of people and shaken global markets

Pakistan weighs multi-source financing to sustain reserves after UAE move

Pakistan this month failed to reach an agreement with the UAE to roll over the debt for the first time in seven years

Chinese carmakers should be kept out of US, says Ford CEO Jim Farley

Farley warned of national security risks from allowing technology-laden Chinese vehicles to navigate US roads

US, Iran mull second meeting in attempt to revive ceasefire talks

US President Donald Trump signalled his own openness to more talks earlier Monday, saying good people from Iran had reached out

Pope Leo says he's not afraid of Trump after clash over Iran conflict

Speaking to other reporters, he added: "I have no fear of the Trump administration"

EU launches critical minerals platform to reduce reliance on China

The EU's Energy and Raw Materials Platform opened to submissions from buyers on Monday in the first phase of a multi-month process, an EU spokesperson told Reuters

'Right people' from Iran reached out: Trump as Hormuz blockade begins

Shortly before addressing reporters, Trump wrote on Truth Social that maritime activity in the strait had surged

China's Wang Yi urges talks to sustain 'fragile' Iran-US ceasefire

The top Chinese envoy made the remarks during a call with his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar on Monday, according to a readout from China's Foreign Ministry

Lufthansa faces deeper disruption as cabin crew joins pilots' strike

Flights from Germany to several Middle Eastern destinations are exempt due to the current conflict in the region, the union said

Iran conflict disrupts fluoride supply, some US utilities face shortages

Fluoride is used in water systems as a public health measure to prevent tooth decay

Meta poised to surpass Google in digital ad revenue for first time: Report

The Instagram-owner's global net ad revenues are expected to reach $243.46 billion in 2026, ahead of Google's projected $239.54 billion, the market research firm said

Trump warns Iranian 'fast-attack' ships near US blockade will be eliminated

He issued a stark warning that any such vessels approaching a US "blockade" would be "immediately eliminated," describing the response as "quick and brutal"