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US Halts Dollar Shipments to Iraq Over Militia Concerns

The United States has reportedly halted dollar shipments to Iraq and frozen military aid, aiming to pressure Baghdad over the influence of Iran-backed groups. This action seeks to curb the flow of funds to these militias and address regional security concerns.

21 Apr, 15:38 — 22 Apr, 08:38
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bloombergHigh16h ago

US-Iran Peace Talks In Limbo With End of Truce Nearing - Bloomberg.com

US-Iran Peace Talks In Limbo With End of Truce Nearing  Bloomberg.com

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cnbcMostly Factual4h ago

Hormuz is just a ‘dry run’ if China and U.S. go to war in the Pacific, Singapore foreign minister warns

Balakrishnan was discussing the complexities of the U.S.- China relationship from Singapore's perspective with CNBC's Steve Sedgwick at the CONVERGE LIVE event.

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SCMPMostly Factual1h ago

Singapore’s Balakrishnan warns Hormuz just a ‘dry run’ if US, China clash

The geopolitical fallout from the Strait of Hormuz chokehold in the Middle East is just a “dry run”, with the Pacific being where the real action will occur if superpowers were to clash, Singapore’s top diplomat has warned. Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan also revealed on Wednesday that Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia shared an interest in keeping the Strait of Malacca open, even under the spectre of tolls being imposed on the strategic Southeast Asian waterway. During a panel at CNBC...

By Jean Iau

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jerusalem-postMostly Factualjust now

US halts dollar shipments to Iraq, freezes military aid over militia concerns

The US has halted $500M in dollar shipments to Iraq and frozen military cooperation programs, demanding Baghdad dismantle Iranian-backed militias in response to militia attacks.

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual2h ago

HD Hyundai Heavy lands W627b US data center power deal

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is stepping up its expansion into the US market by targeting on the fast-growing data center industry, securing its largest-ever power engine supply deal. South Korea's leading shipbuilder said Wednesday it had signed a contract with US energy infrastructure developer Aperion Energy Group to supply power generation equipment, based on its 20-megawatt-class HiMSEN engines. The deal is valued at around 627.1 billion won ($423.7 million), with a total capacity of 684 meg

By The Korea Herald

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irish-independent12h ago

Iran says US blockade of Iranian ports is 'act of war'; Israel punishes soldiers who desecrated crucifix

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gulf-newsMixed7h ago

Crude oil spikes, Brent near $100 as US announces indefinite extension of ceasefire with Iran - Gulf News

Crude oil spikes, Brent near $100 as US announces indefinite extension of ceasefire with Iran  Gulf News

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Daily Star BDMixed4h ago

US blocks Iraq's dollar shipments to squeeze Iran-backed groups, WSJ reports - The Daily Star

US blocks Iraq's dollar shipments to squeeze Iran-backed groups, WSJ reports  The Daily Star

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rudawMixed16h ago

Iran censures UAE arrests of individuals connected to Tehran, rejects ‘terrorist’ links - rudaw.net

Iran censures UAE arrests of individuals connected to Tehran, rejects ‘terrorist’ links  rudaw.net

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daily-mirror-lkMixed7h ago

US announces ceasefire extension with Iran - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

US announces ceasefire extension with Iran  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

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rudaw21 Apr, 15:38First to report

Iran censures UAE arrests of individuals connected to Tehran, rejects ‘terrorist’ links - rudaw.net

bloomberg21 Apr, 16:03

US-Iran Peace Talks In Limbo With End of Truce Nearing - Bloomberg.com

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irish-independent21 Apr, 19:14

Iran says US blockade of Iranian ports is 'act of war'; Israel punishes soldiers who desecrated crucifix

iefimerida21 Apr, 19:42

«Πράξη πολέμου» ο ναυτικός αποκλεισμός των ΗΠΑ, λέει ο Ιρανός ΥΠΕΞ

naftemporiki21 Apr, 20:32

Πρέσβης Ιράν στον ΟΗΕ: Έχουμε ενδείξεις ότι οι ΗΠΑ θα άρουν τον ναυτικό αποκλεισμό

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Reuters21 Apr, 21:32

Pakistan PM welcomes US-Iran ceasefire extension - Reuters

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newsbeast21 Apr, 22:58

Ιρανός πρέσβης στον ΟΗΕ: Έχουμε ενδείξεις για άρση του ναυτικού αποκλεισμού από τις ΗΠΑ

actualite-cd21 Apr, 23:23

US tells Afghans to choose Taliban home or DR Congo: activist - Citizen Tribune

wsj21 Apr, 23:57

U.S., Iran Delay Talks in High-Stakes Game of Chicken - WSJ

gulf-news22 Apr, 00:17

Crude oil spikes, Brent near $100 as US announces indefinite extension of ceasefire with Iran - Gulf News

star-malaysia22 Apr, 00:28

Trump extends ceasefire to give Iran more time to negotiate - The Star

daily-mirror-lk22 Apr, 00:46

US announces ceasefire extension with Iran - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

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cnbc22 Apr, 03:15

Hormuz is just a ‘dry run’ if China and U.S. go to war in the Pacific, Singapore foreign minister warns

Daily Star BD22 Apr, 03:15

US blocks Iraq's dollar shipments to squeeze Iran-backed groups, WSJ reports - The Daily Star

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digi2422 Apr, 06:18

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aktuality-sk22 Apr, 06:36

USA ponechávajú protiraketový systém THAAD v Južnej Kórei napriek špekuláciám o presune

SCMP22 Apr, 06:45

Singapore’s Balakrishnan warns Hormuz just a ‘dry run’ if US, China clash

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jerusalem-post22 Apr, 08:38Latest update

US halts dollar shipments to Iraq, freezes military aid over militia concerns