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'Firm guarantees' against future strikes required to end war: Iranian Prez
He emphasised that Iran has "never sought tension or war at any stage," but remains committed to defending its sovereignty
 "'Firm guarantees' against future strikes required to end war: Iranian Prez")
Iran war could end in two to three weeks, deal 'possible': Trump
The President's optimism appears to stem from a perceived shift in the political landscape within Tehran
 "Iran war could end in two to three weeks, deal 'possible': Trump")
Warren Buffett cautions about fragility emerging in the banking system
"They all affect each other, and the troubles from one can spread over to another," Buffett, the chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., said
 "Warren Buffett cautions about fragility emerging in the banking system")
Smaller is better in Silicon Valley's 'tiny team' moment with help of AI
The idea borrows from Jeff Bezos' "two pizza rule," his notion from two decades ago that teams at Amazon should not be so large that they require more than two pies of pizza
 "Smaller is better in Silicon Valley's 'tiny team' moment with help of AI")
Israel to establish buffer zone in south Lebanon up to Litani River
Radwan forces are an elite military unit of Hezbollah.
 "Israel to establish buffer zone in south Lebanon up to Litani River")
Italy refuses US aircraft use of Sicily base for West Asia ops: Report
Daily Corriere della Sera reported "some U.S. bombers" had been due to land at the base in eastern Sicily before heading to the West Asia. It did not say when they had been due to land
 "Italy refuses US aircraft use of Sicily base for West Asia ops: Report")
US says coming days in Iran war decisive, urges Tehran to make deal
Trump threatened to obliterate Iran's energy plants if it does not agree to a peace deal and open the strait, a vital waterway for global oil shipments that has effectively been blocked by Iran
 "US says coming days in Iran war decisive, urges Tehran to make deal")
Trump says nations upset by high fuel prices should 'go get your own oil'
His comments in a social media post on Tuesday came as average US gas prices shot past $4 a gallon
 "Trump says nations upset by high fuel prices should 'go get your own oil'")
US gas prices soar past $4 a gallon amid Iran war, highest since 2022
The price is a national average, meaning drivers in some states have been paying well over $4 a gallon for a while now
 "US gas prices soar past $4 a gallon amid Iran war, highest since 2022")
Why China is reviving Mao-era inland bases as nuclear buildup gains pace
China's nuclear buildup is increasingly finding new space in remote inland mountainous regions that once formed the core of Mao Zedong's Cold War defence strategy
 "Why China is reviving Mao-era inland bases as nuclear buildup gains pace")
China confirms 3 ships crossed Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing conflict
Ship-tracking data showed two Chinese container ships sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday on their second attempt to leave the Gulf after turning back on Friday
 "China confirms 3 ships crossed Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing conflict")
27-year-old Indian-origin man shot dead in Canada's Surrey, probe on
The victim has been identified as 27-year-old Jasman Sekhon
 "27-year-old Indian-origin man shot dead in Canada's Surrey, probe on")
Japan deploys its first long-range missiles to boost offensive capability
The deployment of the long-range missile gives Japan a 'standoff' capability, meaning it can strike enemy missile bases from afar, marking a break from the self-defense-only policy
 "Japan deploys its first long-range missiles to boost offensive capability")
Brazil's dual-fuel ethanol fleet stabilises gasoline prices amid Iran war
Tens of millions of drivers here can choose between filling their tank with 100 per cent sugarcane-based ethanol or a gasoline blend that contains 30 per cent of biofuel
 "Brazil's dual-fuel ethanol fleet stabilises gasoline prices amid Iran war")
How China has become a flashpoint in Trump's birthright citizenship fight
As the US Supreme Court takes up birthright citizenship, President Donald Trump's push to restrict the rule has revived claims about Chinese 'birth tourism'
 "How China has become a flashpoint in Trump's birthright citizenship fight")
Meta, YouTube, others not fully complying with child account ban: Australia
Experts say the Australian courts could decide what steps the platforms can reasonably be expected to take under the laws that took effect on Dec. 10 banning young children from holding accounts
 "Meta, YouTube, others not fully complying with child account ban: Australia")
Indian-origin Mangala Kuppa appointed as CIO of US labour department
Kuppa, who also serves as the department's Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, was appointed earlier this month
 "Indian-origin Mangala Kuppa appointed as CIO of US labour department")
Israel conducts fresh strikes in Iran, US targets key military infra
The attacks were testament to the intensity of the monthlong war the US and Israel launched against Iran, which has maintained its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz
 "Israel conducts fresh strikes in Iran, US targets key military infra")
G7 set to take all measures to stabilise energy markets amid Iran conflict
This decision follows significant disruptions to global energy supplies, with Brent crude oil prices spiking past $116-$120 per barrel due to fears of a prolonged conflict
 "G7 set to take all measures to stabilise energy markets amid Iran conflict")
Trump open to ending Iran military campaign even if Hormuz remains shut
US President Donald Trump is reportedly open to ending the military campaign against Iran without reopening the Strait of Hormuz, prioritising strikes on Tehran's navy and missile stockpile