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Image for First LNG deliveries from Oman to German firm begin despite Iran warFinance

First Lng Deliveries From Oman to German Firm Begin Despite Iran War

Image for Estonia says stray Ukrainian drones entered its territory between Monday and TuesdayHeadlines

Estonia Says Stray Ukrainian Drones Entered Its Territory Between Monday and Tuesday

Image for Kremlin, asked about its Donbas demands, says Ukraine should have pulled out 'yesterday'Headlines

Kremlin, Asked About Its Donbas Demands, Says Ukraine Should Have Pulled Out 'yesterday'

Image for Russia says its troops have taken full control of Luhansk region in eastern UkraineFinance

Russia Says Its Troops Have Taken Full Control of Luhansk Region in Eastern Ukraine

Image for Bahrain circulates revised UN Hormuz draft, drops binding enforcement

Bahrain Circulates Revised UN Hormuz Draft, Drops Binding Enforcement

Date: April 1, 2026

By John Irish PARIS, April 1 (Reuters) - Bahrain has circulated a revised U.N. Security Council draft resolution on protecting commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz, retaining...

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Trump Says the US Could End the Iran War in Two to Three Weeks

Date: March 31, 2026

WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM/CAIRO, April 1 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States could end its military attacks on Iran within two to three weeks and that Tehran did not have to make...

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UK to Send Additional Air Defence Kit to Middle East

Date: March 31, 2026

LONDON, March 31 (Reuters) - Britain plans to send additional air defence equipment to help its allies in the Middle East as Iranian attacks continue, defence minister John Healey said on Tuesday as...

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Pentagon Declines to Reaffirm NATO's Collective Defense, Says up to Trump

Date: March 31, 2026

By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, March 31 (Reuters) - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declined on Tuesday to reaffirm the U.S. commitment to NATO's collective defense, saying that would be up to President...

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Europe Pushes Back on US Military Operations as Concerns Over Iran War Mount

Date: March 31, 2026

By John Irish and Angelo Amante PARIS/ROME, March 31 (Reuters) - France and Italy have joined Spain in pushing back on U.S.-Israeli military operations, sources said on Tuesday, as U.S. President...

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France Refused Israel Use of Its Air Space to Transfer US Weapons for Iran War - Sources

Date: March 31, 2026

PARIS, March 31 (Reuters) - France did not allow Israel to use its air space to transport American weapons to be used in the war against Iran, a Western diplomat and two sources familiar with the...