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Trump Reiterates ICE Airport Deployment Threat Amid Shutdown, Draws Concern
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Trump Reiterates ICE Airport Deployment Threat Amid Shutdown, Draws Concern

President Donald Trump has reiterated his threat to deploy ICE agents to US airports if the DHS funding standoff continues, a move confirmed to assist TSA staff with security checks amid the partial government shutdown, which has drawn concern from former officials.

Trump Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Iran on Hormuz, Threatens Energy Infrastructure
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Trump Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Iran on Hormuz, Threatens Energy Infrastructure

US President Donald Trump has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to attack its power plants and decimate energy infrastructure if the strait is not reopened. This has led to a rise in oil prices and warnings from Israel of prolonged conflict.

Cuba Experiences Second National Blackout in a Week
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Cuba Experiences Second National Blackout in a Week

Cuba's national electrical grid has collapsed for the second time in a week, cutting power to over 10 million people across the country, with reports linking the outages to US sanctions impacting oil supplies.

Global Markets Fall Amid Mideast Tensions, Oil Supply Fears
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Global Markets Fall Amid Mideast Tensions, Oil Supply Fears

Global markets are experiencing significant turbulence as oil prices surge due to the ongoing Middle East crisis, with Asia-Pacific markets, including Tokyo's Nikkei average, seeing sharp declines amid escalating US-Iran tensions and concerns over prolonged oil supply disruptions.

US-Israel Alliance in Iran Conflict Faces Scrutiny as Officials Defend Strategy
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US-Israel Alliance in Iran Conflict Faces Scrutiny as Officials Defend Strategy

The US-Israel alliance in the Iran conflict continues to face scrutiny, with a former US counterterror chief discussing Israel's influence and the US Treasury Secretary defending attacks on Iranian infrastructure, stating that escalation is sometimes necessary for de-escalation.

Cuba Prepares for US Military Attack Amid Threats, Embargo, and Diplomatic Efforts
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Cuba Prepares for US Military Attack Amid Threats, Embargo, and Diplomatic Efforts

Cuba is preparing for a potential US military attack, with Havana announcing national mobilization following threats of intervention, an intensified embargo, and pressure to replace Díaz-Canel. Despite these tensions, Cuba asserts its right to self-defense while keeping the door open for diplomacy with Washington.

Global Oil Prices Exceed $100 Amid Mideast War and Iran Tensions
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Global Oil Prices Exceed $100 Amid Mideast War and Iran Tensions

The escalating Middle East war has triggered a significant global oil shock, with WTI crude oil prices hitting $100 per barrel for the first time since 2022, fueled by concerns over supply disruptions following warnings from the US President regarding the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's response.