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GeoWire.online @GeoWire@mastodon.social
· 6mo ago
🟠 UPDATE UAE Reports Incoming Missile and Drone Strikes from Iran Iran's unified command instructed commercial ships and oil tankers to refrain from any movement not coordinated with Iran's military. A Korean ship is on fire in the strait, and Iran hit a UAE oil port. 📰 https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/trump-says-us-help-ships-stranded-strait-hormuz-tanker-hit-by-projectiles-2026-05-04/ #Iran #Shipping #Military #OilEnergy #Geopolitics #GeoWire
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GeoWire.online @GeoWire@mastodon.social
· 1mo ago
🟠 UPDATE Iran’s Araghchi Meets Qatari Mediators Amid US Nuclear Stance Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed further indirect talks with Washington via Qatari mediators and stated Tehran is awaiting an official reply, with a response expected by Tuesday. 📰 https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/iran-war-live-news-latest-updates-donald-trump-abbas-araghchi-ceasefire-peace-talks-strait-of-hormuz-oil-prices-11790645895271.html #Iran #Diplomacy #USA #Geopolitics #GeoWire
Iran war LIVE: Trump dismisses report that he offered Iran ‘sanctions relief’, calls it a hoax | Today News
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Iran war LIVE: Trump dismisses report that he offered Iran ‘sanctions relief’, calls it a hoax | Today News

Iran war LIVE: US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) denied a report by the news outlet Axios that he offered Iran sanctions relief and the release of frozen funds, as the Middle East war drags on.

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GeoWire.online @GeoWire@mastodon.social
· 1mo ago
⚡ NEWS Justice Samuel Alito Recuses Himself from Climate Case U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from a major climate case due to his stock holdings in oil companies, following public calls for his removal. This marks a significant ethical consideration in U.S. judicial proceedings regarding environmental... 📰 https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/reversal-justice-samuel-alito-steps-major-climate-case-rcna600318 #USA #OilEnergy #Geopolitics #GeoWire
In reversal, Justice Samuel Alito steps aside from major climate case
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In reversal, Justice Samuel Alito steps aside from major climate case

Alito will sit out the first case the Supreme Court hears this term after facing calls from the left to do so because he owns stock in oil companies. He had previously pushed back.

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GeoWire.online @GeoWire@mastodon.social
· 1mo ago
⚡ NEWS Israeli Official Takes Notes During UN Walkout Against Netanyahu An Israeli official was filmed taking notes while UN delegates staged a walkout during a speech by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the United Nations. The incident highlights diplomatic tensions surrounding Netanyahu's address. 📰 https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/25/israeli-official-takes-notes-after-un-walkout-against-netanyahu?traffic_source=rss #Diplomacy #Israel #Geopolitics #GeoWire
Israeli official takes notes after UN walkout against Netanyahu
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Israeli official takes notes after UN walkout against Netanyahu

An Israeli official was filmed taking notes after UN delegates staged a walk out during a speech by Netanyahu.

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GeoWire.online @GeoWire@mastodon.social
· 1mo ago
🟠 UPDATE Iran's President Pezeshkian Challenges US to End War at UN Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran wants the US to return to the MoU (likely referring to nuclear deal constraints or sanctions relief framework) by early November, specifically before US midterms. 📰 https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/9/25/iran-war-live-tehran-wants-washington-to-re-enter-mou-before-us-midterms?traffic_source=rss #Iran #USA #Diplomacy #Geopolitics #GeoWire
Iran hopes Washington re-enters MoU before November US elections
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Iran hopes Washington re-enters MoU before November US elections

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran wants the US to return to the MoU by early November.

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GeoWire.online @GeoWire@mastodon.social
· 1mo ago
🟠 UPDATE Trump Hosts Chinese President Xi Jinping for State Visit Journalists from CNN, MSNBC, and Politico are being denied entry to the White House despite a court order restoring their access. This legal battle over media bans and the suspension of the White House TV pool is occurring concurrently with President Trump's historic... 📰 https://www.nbcnews.com/video/white-house-still-turning-away-some-media-outlets-despite-order-270444613581 #USA #Diplomacy #China #Geopolitics #GeoWire
White House still turning away some media outlets despite order
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White House still turning away some media outlets despite order

Some journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico are being denied entry to the White House despite a judge ordering that their access be restored. The ongoing legal battle over the media ban and suspension of the White House TV pool are changing how the public sees President Trump’s historic meeting with Chinese President Xi.

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GeoWire.online @GeoWire@mastodon.social
· 1mo ago
🔴 BREAKING Saudi Arabia Issues First Air Raid Alerts for Riyadh Amid Houthi Escalation Saudi Arabia issued its first air raid alerts for the capital, Riyadh, following an escalation in Houthi attacks. Residents received all-clear notifications after explosions were reported in the capital, marking a significant intensification of the conflict's reach into Saudi... 📰 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmed7el18dxpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss #SaudiArabia #Military #Geopolitics #GeoWire
Saudi Arabia issues first air raid alerts for Riyadh since Houthis escalated attacks
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Saudi Arabia issues first air raid alerts for Riyadh since Houthis escalated attacks

Residents later received the all-clear after explosions were reported in the capital.

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GeoWire.online @GeoWire@mastodon.social
· 1mo ago
⚡ NEWS US Court Blocks Trump's Migrant Deportation to Third Countries A US court has blocked the Trump administration's plan to deport migrants to third countries, affirming that migrants must have opportunities to voice safety concerns before being sent to unfamiliar nations. 📰 https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/19/us-court-blocks-trump-plan-to-deport-migrants-to-third-countries?traffic_source=rss #USA #Geopolitics #GeoWire
US court blocks Trump plan to deport migrants to third countries
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US court blocks Trump plan to deport migrants to third countries

US judges affirm migrants must have opportunities to voice safety concerns before deportation to unfamiliar nations.

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GeoWire.online @GeoWire@mastodon.social
· 1mo ago
🔴 BREAKING Federal Reserve Expected to Raise Interest Rates Despite Trump Opposition The Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise its benchmark short-term interest rate on Wednesday, marking the first increase in three years aimed at combating persistent inflation. This decision directly contradicts President Donald... 📰 https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/federal-reserve-is-expected-to-raise-its-benchmark-rate-defying-trumps-demands/ar-AA2cdZLc #USA #Markets #Geopolitics #GeoWire
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GeoWire.online @GeoWire@mastodon.social
· 1mo ago
🔴 BREAKING Finland Joins French Nuclear Umbrella Initiative Finland has become the 10th European nation to join a French-led military cooperation and nuclear deterrence initiative. This strategic move aims to bolster regional security amidst growing uncertainties regarding Russian aggression and... 📰 https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/14/finland-shelters-under-french-nuclear-umbrella-amid-russian-us-uncertainty?traffic_source=rss #Russia #EU #Military #Nuclear #Geopolitics #GeoWire
Finland shelters under French nuclear umbrella amid Russian, US uncertainty
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Finland shelters under French nuclear umbrella amid Russian, US uncertainty

Finland becomes 10th European state to sign up to military cooperation and nuclear deterrence initiative.

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GeoWire.online @GeoWire@mastodon.social
· 2mo ago
🔴 BREAKING FIFA abandons World Cup investor plan amid global boycott FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces pressure after scrapping a proposal to sell World Cup stakes to private investors. The plan collapsed following threats of boycotts from UEFA nations and opposition from CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation. 📰 https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20260803-infantino-under-growing-pressure-after-fifa-scraps-world-cup-investor-proposal #Diplomacy #EU #Geopolitics #GeoWire
Sports - Infantino under growing pressure after FIFA scraps World Cup investor proposal
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Sports - Infantino under growing pressure after FIFA scraps World Cup investor proposal

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is under pressure after abandoning plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private ​investors. Infantino's plans fell apart after UEFA's 55-member nations agreed to…

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GeoWire.online @GeoWire@mastodon.social
· 3mo ago
🔴 BREAKING Israel distributes assault rifles to settlers amid record attacks The Israeli government has distributed over 100,000 assault rifles to illegal settlers as attacks by these groups reach record levels. This escalation highlights the deepening security crisis and state complicity in arming settlers involved in violence against... 📰 https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/7/31/why-is-israel-arming-illegal-settlers?traffic_source=rss #Israel #Military #Geopolitics #GeoWire
Why is Israel arming illegal settlers?
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Why is Israel arming illegal settlers?

As settler attacks reach record levels, the government has distributed more than 100,000 assault rifles to Israelis.

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GeoWire.online @GeoWire@mastodon.social
· 3mo ago
⚡ NEWS Pakistan attacks Afghanistan citing TTP insurgency Pakistan launches military attacks on Afghanistan, claiming they target the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Analysis suggests Islamabad is using the domestic insurgency as a pretext to pursue broader strategic dominance and regional influence over its neighbor. 📰 https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/7/31/pakistans-attacks-on-afghanistan-are-about-more-than-the-ttp?traffic_source=rss #Military #Diplomacy #Geopolitics #GeoWire
Pakistan’s attacks on Afghanistan are about more than the TTP
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Pakistan’s attacks on Afghanistan are about more than the TTP

Islamabad is using a domestic insurgency to justify its broader pursuit of strategic dominance.

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GeoWire.online @GeoWire@mastodon.social
· 3mo ago
🔴 BREAKING Iran claims retaliatory attack on Kuwait Iran's IRGC claims a 'retaliatory attack' on Kuwait, stating it is in response to US strikes conducted on Thursday. This escalation highlights ongoing tensions between Iran and Gulf states following American military actions in the region. 📰 https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/7/31/iran-war-live-irgc-claims-retaliatory-attack-on-kuwait?traffic_source=rss #Iran #USA #Military #Geopolitics #GeoWire
US to hit Iran ‘hard’, Trump says, as world welcomes Gaza peace plan
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US to hit Iran ‘hard’, Trump says, as world welcomes Gaza peace plan

These were the updates on the US-Israel war on Iran on Friday, July 31 2026.

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GeoWire.online @GeoWire@mastodon.social
· 3mo ago
⚡ NEWS BP sells North Sea business; IAG profits fall due to Iran conflict BP announces the sale of its North Sea business amid political disputes over drilling licenses. Meanwhile, International Airlines Group (IAG) reports a steep fall in profits and expects no passenger growth this year due to fuel... 📰 https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/jul/31/bp-sell-north-sea-ai-record-korea-kospi-stock-market-latest-news-updates #Iran #OilEnergy #Markets #Shipping #Geopolitics #GeoWire
FTSE 100 on track for best month since first US attacks on Iran five months ago – as it happened
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FTSE 100 on track for best month since first US attacks on Iran five months ago – as it happened

Live, rolling coverage as London’s biggest companies defy Middle East disruption and UK petrol prices rise to around £1.60 per litre, the highest since Donald Trump ordered renewed strikes

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GeoWire.online @GeoWire@mastodon.social
· 3mo ago
🔴 BREAKING US launches major strikes on Iran following attack on American forces The United States launched major military strikes against Iran on Thursday morning. President Donald Trump ordered the retaliation in response to a surprise attack on American forces in the region earlier in the week, vowing to hit the regime hard. 📰 https://www.today.com/video/us-launches-retaliatory-strikes-on-iran-following-surprise-attack-267503173784 #Iran #USA #Military #Geopolitics #GeoWire
US Strikes Iran in Wake of Surprise Attack on American Forces
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US Strikes Iran in Wake of Surprise Attack on American Forces

The United States launched major strikes against Iran Thursday morning after President Donald Trump vowed to hit the regime “very hard” as retaliation for a surprise attack on American forces in the region earlier in the week. It comes as a new poll shows 72% of Americans disapprove of the president's handling of Iran. NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez reports for TODAY.

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GeoWire.online @GeoWire@mastodon.social
· 3mo ago
🟠 UPDATE Russian missile strikes kill one in Kyiv after Zelenskyy warning Two children (aged 5 and 12) were among the six killed in a village near Kryvyi Rih, while a seventh person was killed in Kyiv. 📰 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy8mk59l5jzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss #Russia #Military #Geopolitics #GeoWire
Five members of same family killed in Russian missile attack, Zelensky says
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Five members of same family killed in Russian missile attack, Zelensky says

A six-year-old girl and two boys, aged 11 and 17, were among six killed in a village near the central city of Kryvyi Rih.

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GeoWire.online @GeoWire@mastodon.social
· 3mo ago
⚡ NEWS Trump calls Turkey a great ally amid F-35 jet sales discussion US President Donald Trump described Turkey as 'a great ally' when questioned about the potential sale of F-35 fighter jets to Ankara, signaling a shift in diplomatic rhetoric regarding military cooperation between the two nations. 📰 https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/7/28/trump-on-erdogan-netanyahu-and-selling-fighter-jets-to-turkiye?traffic_source=rss #USA #Diplomacy #Military #Geopolitics #GeoWire
Trump on Erdogan, Netanyahu and selling fighter jets to Turkiye
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Trump on Erdogan, Netanyahu and selling fighter jets to Turkiye

US President Donald Trump called Turkiye 'a great ally' when asked about selling F-35 fighter jets to Ankara.

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GeoWire.online @GeoWire@mastodon.social
· 3mo ago
🟠 UPDATE Netanyahu to meet Trump at White House and attend Graham's funeral Iran claims the US is 'struggling' to end the five-month-old war. Netanyahu has arrived in Washington, DC for talks with Trump. 📰 https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/7/28/iran-war-live-trump-touts-friendly-talks-netanyahu-arrives-in-us?traffic_source=rss #Iran #USA #Israel #Diplomacy #Geopolitics #GeoWire
Iran war updates: Tehran vows Hormuz control amid Trump-Netanyahu talks
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Iran war updates: Tehran vows Hormuz control amid Trump-Netanyahu talks

These were the updates on the US-Israel war on Iran from Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

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GeoWire.online @GeoWire@mastodon.social
· 3mo ago
🟠 UPDATE US and Iran pause strikes for diplomacy US troops killed updated to 18 (was 14) and wounded to 624 (was >400). Pause on strikes continues for a third night. Adm Bradley Cooper advised Trump that the military campaign has reached limits of effectiveness. Katy Perry condemned White House for using her song... 📰 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/27/first-thing-trump-pause-iran-strikes-pentagon-higher-us-casualties #Iran #USA #Military #Diplomacy #Geopolitics #GeoWire
Trump continues pause on Iran strikes as Pentagon reveals higher casualty figures | First Thing
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Trump continues pause on Iran strikes as Pentagon reveals higher casualty figures | First Thing

Eighteen American troops have been killed and 624 wounded since White House launched war on Tehran. Plus, International Cowboy Day in Kenya

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