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From Qatar to Bahrain: Where are the US' military bases in West Asia?

The US has maintained military bases and facilities across West Asia for decades, ranging from major air and naval bases to smaller logistics and intelligence outposts

'Terrible partner': Trump orders halt to US trade with Spain at Nato summit

Trump, speaking alongside Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte ‌at the start of the summit ​in Ankara, said he ​wanted no business with Spain

Ceasefire with Iran 'over', but negotiations can continue: Trump

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the interim agreement with Iran is "over" but he will allow talks to continue.

Explained: Why Nestle is tweaking flavours for people taking GLP-1 drugs

Nestle's chefs are working with people taking GLP-1 drugs to develop new flavour combinations, including potentially using more spices and pepper to compensate for dulled taste perception

US cracks down on Lawrence Bishnoi gang; 24 arrested in global raids

The US authorities also charged Lawrence Bishnoi and his associate Goldy Brar with ordering the murder of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar

China lifts July fuel export curbs, lets private refiner resume shipments

Only state-owned companies were ​permitted to export gasoline, diesel and jet fuel in the past few months while it remains unclear if the lifting of export curbs will ‌continue in August

New US attacks on Iran were 'absolutely necessary', says Nato chief

The US military unleashed a new wave of strikes against Iran on Tuesday and revoked a license allowing Tehran ‌to sell oil after three ​tankers were hit by ​projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz

Nato leaders meet in Ankara as US ceasefire with Iran hangs in balance

European leaders are seeking to reinforce US commitment to the alliance after Trump's criticism of allies, fresh strikes on Iran and renewed claims over Greenland

Qatar condemns strike on vessel Al-Rekayyat, holds Iran legally responsible

Doha said the attack on its vessel near the Strait of Hormuz violated international law, threatened global energy supplies and held Tehran legally responsible for the incident

Iran targets Bahrain, Kuwait after US strikes Tehran, revokes oil waiver

Kuwait's announcement via its military came after Bahrain also said it faced incoming missiles Wednesday morning

US revokes Iran oil sanctions waiver: What it means for global oil trade

The US cancelled a temporary waiver allowing Iranian oil sales after attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over global oil supplies

Pakistani cargo plane missing off Karachi coast after navigation problem

The Boeing 737 freighter reported a navigational system problem before losing contact with air traffic control, prompting a multi-agency search and rescue operation

US charges Lawrence Bishnoi, Goldy Brar over Nijjar killing in Canada

According to a federal indictment unsealed in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Bishnoi ordered the killing of 45-year-old Nijjar, mentioned as 'HSN' in court documents

Amazon's new bonds sale draws muted demand as AI debt floods market

Order book settled at about 1.6 times the deal size, below this year's average for US investment-grade bonds, as AI-related debt issuance continues to surge

Lawsuit accuses Trump admin of giving secret data to Iran on asylum seekers

The lawsuit claims that an Iranian official requested a list of its citizens subject to deportation, and the administration of President Donald Trump provided about 150 names

Trump reiterates push for US control of Greenland ahead of Nato summit

Trump argued that Denmark has not invested enough in Greenland and said the island's strategic importance is growing as China and Russia expand their presence in the Arctic

Italian PM says ties with Trump remain cordial despite recent tensions

Speaking to Italian reporters on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Turkey, Meloni made the remarks after a recent public spat with Trump

Iran military command vows 'crushing response' after fresh US strikes

The US military ‌unleashed a new wave of ​strikes against Iran on Tuesday and revoked a license ​allowing the country to sell oil after three tankers ‌were hit by projectiles in ‌the Strait of Hormuz

Indian Navy secures safe passage for crude tanker carrying 15 Indian crew

The development comes amid heightened security concerns in and around key international shipping routes following recent attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz

Clear violation of MoU: Iran condemns US revocation of oil sanctions waiver

The ministry said the decision, announced less than 20 days after the signing of the agreement, reflected what it described as Washington's 'malicious intentions, instability, and unreliability'