After an Iranian-made Shahed drone struck a British air base in Cyprus Monday morning, the Cypriot president said he wishes to clarify the country ‘does not participate in any way and does not intend to be part of any military operation.’ The…
Category: 3. Middle East
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Drone strike hits British air base in Cyprus
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Wall Street futures slide as Middle East conflict escalates
US stock index futures slid more than 1% on Monday as the Middle East conflict showed no signs of cooling, prompting a rush toward safe-haven assets ahead of a busy week of US economic data.Oil prices jumped, while traditional safe havens rose,…
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Prediction markets under scrutiny over Iran war bets
Betting payouts following US attacks on Iran have thrown new scrutiny on prediction markets, which took wagers on the timing of bombing and removal of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei from power.Khamenei was killed in Israeli strikes over the weekend.Odds…
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The IRGC and Trump announced an exchange of strikes on military infrastructure
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the decommissioning of the American Ali Al base.‑Salem in Kuwait and three other US naval infrastructure facilities. In response, the President of the United…
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Iran considers withdrawing from FIFA World Cup due to war
As geopolitical tensions intensify following the recent escalation in the Middle East, the Iranian national football team is reportedly weighing a withdrawal from the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, MARCA reported.According to the Spanish sports…
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Marine insurers cancel war risk cover for ships over Iran
Several marine insurers said they are cancelling war risk cover for ships due to the conflict in Iran and the Gulf.Insurers, including Gard, Skuld, NorthStandard, the London P&I Club and the American Club, said their cancellations will take…
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Drone hit British military base in Cyprus, local and UK officials say
Britain’s Royal Air Force base Akrotiri in Cyprus was hit by a drone strike overnight, causing limited damage and no casualties, Cypriot authorities and the UK’s Ministry of Defense said early Monday.
Cyprus President Nikos…
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Iranian opposition pushes for unity
After 47 years of division, splintering, and fragmentation, the popular uprising in January—and the continuation of protests inside Iran—have become a catalyst for greater unity among opposition parties abroad. That push has accelerated…
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Reports indicate jet downed in Kuwait as Iran strikes cont.
Smoke was seen rising from the vicinity of the US embassy in Kuwait, and firefighters and ambulances were seen in the area, a witness told Reuters on MondayUnverified social media reports also indicated that a fighter jet was downed in Kuwaiti…
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Israel strikes Beirut, prompting residents to flee
People in Beirut, Lebanon have been fleeing their homes after Israel began striking what it says are Hezbollah targets in the city, in response to an attack by the Iran-backed group.
Israel has told residents of more than 50 towns and villages in…
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