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Biden says Gaza ceasefire could deter Iran from retaliating against Israel

US President Joe Biden said Tuesday that a ceasefire deal in Gaza could deter Iran from attacking Israel in retaliation for the killing of a Hamas leader that sent regional tensions soaring. His remarks came after Iran rejected Western calls to "stand down" its threat of reprisals. Read our liveblog…

France 24

Asian Stocks Build On Gains Ahead Of US Inflation Data

Asian stocks mostly rose again Tuesday as worries about a US recession that sent markets into turmoil last week eased ahead of key inflation data, while oil prices held gains on concerns about a broader war in the Middle East.

International Business Times

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer calls Iranian president amid fears of wider Middle East war

The phone call was part of a day of intense negotiations amid fears of a wider war in the Middle East

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Crude Prices Surge on Heightened Middle Eastern Geopolitical Risks

Sep WTI crude oil (CLU24 ) on Monday closed up +3.22 (+4.19%), and Sep RBOB gasoline (RBU24 ) closed up +5.26 (+2.20%). Crude oil and gasoline prices surged on Monday, with crude posting a 3-week high and gasoline posting a 1-week high. Rising geopolitical risks in the Middle East that...

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Crude Prices Underpinned by Middle Eastern Geopolitical Risks

Sep WTI crude oil (CLU24 ) today is up +1.47 (+1.91%), and Sep RBOB gasoline (RBU24 ) is up +2.39 (+1.00%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today climbed to 1-week highs and are moderately higher. Rising geopolitical risks in the Middle East that could cause a disruption to the region's...

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Israel preparing for large-scale attack from Iran as US orders warships to accelerate deployment

Washington also sends a nuclear-powered guided-missile submarine to the region

The Independent UK

Western Powers Issue Joint Statement Warning Iran And Allies

Western powers caution Iran and allies to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East amidst rising conflicts and international efforts for peace.

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Israel prepares for likely retaliatory attack by Iran as tensions mount

US says it has prepared for significant attacks by Iran or proxies as Tehran stresses right to respond to assassinations

The Guardian - UK

US Deploys Military Assets To Middle East Amid Rising Tensions

U.S. Defense Secretary orders strategic military deployments to the Middle East to support peace efforts and address escalating tensions.

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US boosts military presence in Mideast amid fears of Iranian attack on Israel

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered a guided-missile submarine and the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier to deploy to the Middle East amid reports that Iran is planning an attack against Israel in the coming days. Read our liveblog to see how all the day's events unfolded.

France 24

US Deploys Submarine And Carrier Group To Middle East

US Defense Secretary deploys USS Georgia submarine and USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group to Middle East in response to imminent Iranian threat again...

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Pentagon chief orders submarine to the Middle East, tells aircraft carrier to hasten its transit

The Pentagon says U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered a guided missile submarine to the Middle East and is telling the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group to sail more quickly to the area

The Independent UK

Hamas Leader Pushes For Ceasefire Deal Amid Political Tensions

Hamas leader seeks ceasefire with Israel amidst internal opposition and external pressure. Tensions rise in the Middle East.

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US Personnel Treated For Injuries After Drone Attack In Syria

Recent drone attacks in Syria and Iraq injure US personnel amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East.

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Israel Braces For Potential Conflict With Hezbollah

Tensions escalate in the Middle East as Iran threatens Israel through proxies like Hezbollah, raising fears of a potential regional conflict.

The Conversation

Wagner in Auckland: can performing a famously antisemitic composer hit the right note in 2024?

Whenever the music of Richard Wagner is performed, the composer’s famously antisemitic views come back into sharper focus. With a harrowing conflict in the Middle East and rising antisemitism elsewhere, the “Wagner question” is almost inevitable.

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Iran Considers Pulling Back In Exchange For Gaza Peace Talks

Recent assassination of Hamas leader raises fears of wider conflict in the Middle East. Diplomatic efforts underway to prevent escalation and find a peacef...

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The World Court says Israel’s occupation of Palestinian land is illegal: 4 steps NZ can take now

Peace in the Middle East seems further away than ever. The assassinations of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, the threat of Iranian retaliation against Israel, and the ongoing catastrophe in Gaza have all put the region on a knife edge.

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Middle East Braces For Potential Retaliation Amid Gaza Peace Talks

Tensions escalate in the Middle East as Iran contemplates retaliation options after Hamas leader's assassination, prompting diplomatic efforts to prevent f...

International Business Times

Iran Says Israel Seeks To 'Expand War' Amid De-escalation Push

Iran accused Israel on Thursday of wanting to spread war in the Middle East, as diplomatic efforts sought a regional de-escalation following the killings of Tehran-allied militant leaders.

Evening Standard

Richarlison reveals Tottenham future decision as Spurs chase Dominic Solanke transfer

Brazil international has been strongly linked with a move to Saudi Arabia this summer as Spurs target Bournemouth frontman

AAP

Qantas reroutes Perth-London flights due to Middle East

Qantas will once again divert flights from Perth to London through Singapore due to rising tensions in the Middle East.

The Conversation

National poll finds majority of Canadians are opposed to military conscription if war breaks out

As fighting in Europe and the Middle East continues, many countries are being forced to reconsider conscription of citizens.

The Guardian - AU

Middle East crisis: US warns Israel and Iran that conflict must not escalate – as it happened

Antony Blinken says US has been ‘engaged in intense diplomacy’ as the region braces for attacks from Iran and its allies

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